PostDoc - Computational design of enzyme inmobilization (Open)

We are seeking a highly motivated researcher to join our team in developing a computational protocol for enzyme immobilization, with a focus on analyzing conformational dynamics and access tunnels to ensure both stability and functionality. The successful candidate will contribute to key objectives, including identifying optimal immobilization sites for industrially relevant enzymes (BsADH and P450-BM3), conducting in silico studies of enzyme variants immobilized on surfaces, and collaborating on experimental validation of computational predictions. Applicants should have expertise in molecular modeling, protein engineering, and computational simulations. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of computational and experimental research to enhance enzyme performance for industrial and biotechnological applications.

The candidate should have a good background in computational chemistry, molecular dynamics methods and coarse-grained simulations of biological systems.

• Estimated annual gross salary: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and consistent with our pay scales
• Target start date: 2025/04/16

We provide a highly stimulating research environment, and unique professional career development opportunities.

We offer and promote a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity.

The candidate will join the Biochemistry Laboratory of DIPC, a part of the broader Kimika Teorikoa research group. BioKT work focuses in broad areas of biochemistry and chemical physics, from detailed quantum mechanical calculations of chemical interactions to coarse grained models of proteins.

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV and a brief statement of interest to the following application email below. 

Reference letters are welcome but not indispensable.

The reference of the specific opening to which the candidate is applying should be stated in the subject line, and the application must be received before the application deadline.

Although candidates are welcome to contact the project supervisors to know further details about the proposed research activity, please be aware that the application will be evaluated only if it is submitted directly to the email address listed below as application email.

• Reference: 2025/07
• Application deadline: 2025/03/18
• Application email: jobs.research@dipc.org

Applications received by the deadline will be evaluated by a Committee designed by the DIPC board on the basis of the following criteria:

• CV of the candidate (40%)
• Adequacy of the candidate’s scientific background to the project (40%)
• Reference letters (10%)
• Other: Diversity in gender, race, nationality, etc. (10%)

Evaluation results will be communicated to the candidates soon after. Positions will only be filled if qualified candidates are found.

The DIPC may revoke its decision if the candidate fails to join by the appointed time, in which case the position will be awarded to the candidate with the next highest score, provided it is above 50 (out of 100).

However, the selected candidate may keep the position if, in the opinion of the Selection Committee, the candidate duly justifies the reasons why he or she cannot join before the specified deadline, and as long as the project allows it.