Applications are open for the Postdoc position in Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Molecular Simulations.
The advent of modern artificial intelligence (AI) tools is accelerating scientific progress by streamlining research procedures across disciplines. Particularly, the release of ChatGPT showed the potential of large language models (LLM) to create detailed instructions based on textual prompts.
Molecular simulations have the potential to greatly benefit from the use of LLM agents. They belong to physics-based simulations that model systems at an atomic scale, and they are used to gain insight into small-scale processes in the natural sciences, which are often impossible to observe experimentally.
This postdoc position will be the core of a small development team that includes direct support from two PIs and collaboration with an AI expert employed by the university. The postdoc is expected to develop strategies for training data generation and augmentation and to develop an agent that utilizes an LLM as its core component.
Duration: 2 years
Tasks
The goal of this project is to develop an LLM agent that uses natural language descriptions as input to:
- generate code providing instructions for molecular simulations;
- execute the simulations;
- perform post-processing of the corresponding results.
Salary
- A salary of €4,020 gross per month in the first year to a maximum of €4,340, depending on relevant work experience after attaining a PhD.
- A gross holiday allowance of 8%.
- A gross 8.3% year-end bonus.
- A personal budget of € 1,000 per year for additional training and career activities
Job Requirements
The successful candidate for this position will have the following qualifications:
- A PhD degree in computational molecular sciences.
- Advanced knowledge of molecular dynamics simulations.
- Knowledge of quantum chemistry simulations.
- Knowledge of machine learning principles and experience with AI-driven research.
- Advanced programming skills and experience with scientific software development.
- Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English.
- Excellent communication skills, especially for collaborating with others.
- Enthusiasm and initiative to perform creative research in an interdisciplinary setting.
Application Process
Applications for the postdoc position should include
- Curriculum vitae (name, country of residence, degree(s) with transcript(s) of grades, research experience, educational and employment history).
- List of publications.
- Motivation letter.
- Name and email address of two professional references.
- Vacancy number for this position.
To apply for a Postdoc in Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Molecular Simulations, click here.
Deadline: January 31, 2025.
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