Job Opportunity
Postdoc position in computational protein design at the Bioinformatics group at BIO@SNS, Pisa.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, early-career post-doctoral researcher to join the Bioinformatics group of the Laboratory of Biology (Bio@SNS), Scuola Normale Superiore, Pisa (ITALY). Our main research focus is the understanding of the function of protein systems involved in signal transduction using structural, network and evolutionary bioinformatics as well as machine learning analysis of omics datasets, in both neurodegenerative disorders and cancer. The group is based at the “Area della Ricerca CNR” research campus, embedded in the vibrant research community of Pisa, which includes some of the top Italian universities and research Institutions.
- Development and application of pipelines to design new biologics in silico;
- Data analysis (e.g. clustering, PCA) and visual interpretation via molecular graphics of representative candidates, to select the best hits for experimental validation;
- Collaborating with expert biologists and group members to fine-tune predictions and to optimize validated hits.
- PhD in a relevant subject area (Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics);
- Full working proficiency in a scripting language (e.g. Python, R);
- Knowledge of molecular and structural biology;
- Knowledge of data analysis and machine learning libraries (e.g. pandas, scikit-learn, pytorch, tensorflow, keras);
- Full working proficiency in UNIX/Linux;
- Structural bioinformatics;
- Experience with HPC computing;
- Fluent in English;
- Ability to communicate ideas and results effectively;
- Ability to work independently and to organise own workload;
- Ability to work with others in a collegial manner and to communicate effectively internally at all levels and with selected external individuals;
- Ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
- Protein interaction network analysis through scripting (igraph, networkx) or Cytoscape;
- Chemoinformatics;
- Full working proficiency in a compiled language (e.g. C, C++, Fortran);
- Ability to deliver effective presentations and scientific talks;
- Ability to devise novel quantitative models;
- Experience in formulating the world in statistical models and applying them to real data;
- Strong publishing record;
How to Apply
The position is for two years and is available from spring 2023 or as soon as possible hereafter.
Please apply directly through this link:
Apply NowFor informal inquiries please write to:
francesco.raimondi@sns.it antonino.cattaneo@sns.it