Scientific position
Junior Group Leader in Computational Chemistry
Job description
IOCB Prague welcomes applications for a Junior Group Leader in computational chemistry with an emphasis on state-of-the-art tools of biomolecular modelling (including AI/machine learning) applied to research with close ties to biochemical/biophysical experiments.
This tenure-track position is roughly comparable to an assistant professor at a US university or to a new investigator position at Max Planck Institutes in Germany. We offer the opportunity to establish a research group with a generous and negotiable starting package that includes investments in the necessary equipment, consumables, and salaries (including several coworkers/students).
IOCB Prague prides itself on scientific excellence, international character, and a friendly working atmosphere. Strong applications from any country are welcome and we encourage female and minority candidates to apply. A successful female applicant may be eligible for additional support.
Requirements
- Ph.D. degree in a relevant discipline, preferentially also with a postdoc experience
- Excellent expertise in various aspects of computational chemistry. Experience with related experimental techniques is an advantage.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Independence, accountability, and reliability
- Excellent communication and management skills
We offer
- Work in a young, progressive, and collaborative scientific community of medicinal chemists, virologists, immunologists, computational chemists, biologists and biochemists
- State-of-the-art instrumentation including an in-house high-performance computing facility
- Competitive financial remuneration with a starting salary of 90 000 CZK/month
- 5 weeks of paid vacation plus 4 days of personal leave
- Health insurance and a full benefits package including contribution to supplementary pension insurance, contribution to sports/culture/leisure time, and meal subsidy
- Financial and logistics support for parents returning to work after their maternity/parental leave
- Location in the stunning city of Prague, with a vibrant atmosphere and excellent quality of life
Additional information
Expected starting date
1 January 2027 (negotiable)
Contract
The initial full-time fixed-term contract is for three years, with the expectation of extension by another two years based on an interim evaluation. After the five-year period, a decision is made, based on a final evaluation, about promotion to a Senior Group Leader.
How to apply
Please send a cover letter, research plan, and structured CV, together with contact details of three references to Šárka Kněžická at sarka.knezicka@uochb.cas.cz by 30 June 2026. Informal inquiries may be addressed to Pavel Jungwirth at pavel.jungwirth@uochb.cas.cz.
Suitable candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview to be held in person at IOCB in the period of 9 – 11 September 2026.