Postdoc (f/m/d) on Generative AI for de Novo Protein Design / Completed university studies (PhD) in a relevant field, such as molecular biology, computational biology, bioinformatics, genetics, computer science, mathematics, or equivalent …
19 Jan 2026
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf - HZDR - Helmholtz Association- Research Field
Other- Researcher Profile
Recognised Researcher (R2)
Established Researcher (R3)- Application Deadline
31 Jan 2026 - 23:00 (UTC)- Country
Germany- Type of Contract
To be defined- Job Status
Other- Offer Starting Date
1 Feb 2026- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by a EU programme- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
Area of research:
Scientific / postdoctoral posts
Starting date:
01.02.2026
Job description:Postdoc (f/m/d) on Generative AI for de Novo Protein Design
With cutting-edge research in the fields of ENERGY, HEALTH and MATTER, around 1,500 employees from more than 70 nations at Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) are committed to mastering the great challenges facing society today.
The Center for Advanced Systems Understanding (CASUS) is a German-Polish research center for data-intensive digital systems research.
The Department of Machine Learning for Infection and Disease is looking for a Postdoc (f/m/d) on Generative AI for de Novo Protein Design.
Your tasks
# Design of generative AI models (e.g., VAEs, GANs, Diffusion Models) to create novel protein sequences, fold structures, and functional molecules
# Engage with our international collaborators (Berlin, Dresden, London, Zurich, Taipei etc.) to understand existing approaches and datasets of natural and designed proteins
# Collaborate in the research team on other questions of machine learning, functional genomics, and genome instability
# Supervise junior lab members
# Present results at scientific meetings and publish high-impact peer-reviewed research
Your profile
# Completed university studies (PhD) in a relevant field, such as molecular biology, computational biology, bioinformatics, genetics, computer science, mathematics, or equivalent scientific background
# A solid background and motivation to learn more about structural/molecular biology, protein biophysics, generative models, software engineering, or a related subject
# Previous experience or interest in Generative Modelling, Protein Folding/Design, and Structural Biology is a plus
# Experience with AlphaFold, RFdiffusion, and RFdiffusion2 is a significant plus
# Strong motivation to work in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment
# Excellent programming skills in languages such as Python, C/C++ and CUDA
# Familiarity with modern deep learning frameworks like Tensorflow 2.x.x, PyTorch
# Mandatory experience with High-Performance Computing (HPC) cluster environments and the Slurm cluster environment is required
# Communication skills in English and in a professional context (presentation of research results at scientific meetings, colloquial discussions, writing of manuscripts)
Our offer
# A vibrant research community in an open, diverse and international work environment
# Scientific excellence and extensive professional networking opportunities
# Salary and social benefits in accordance with the collective agreement for the public sector (TVöD-Bund) including 30 days of paid holiday leave, company pension scheme (VBL)
# We support a good work-life balance with the possibility of part-time employment, mobile working and flexible working hours
# Numerous company health management offerings
# Employee discounts with well-known providers via the platform Corporate Benefits
# An employer subsidy for the "Deutschland-Ticket Jobticket"
We look forward to receiving your application documents (including cover letter, CV, diplomas/transcripts, etc.), which you can submit via our online-application-system.
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
Where to apply
personal@hzdr.de- Website
- https://www.hzdr.de/job2175e
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Additional Information
- Website for additional job details
https://www.hzdr.de/job2175e
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf - HZDR - Helmholtz Association
- Country
- Germany
- City
- Görlitz
- Geofield
Contact
- City
Dresden- Website
https://www.hzdr.de/db/Cms?pNid=0- Street
Bautzner Landstraße 400- Postal Code
01328
kontakt@hzdr.de- Phone
+49 351 260-0- Fax
+49 351 269-0461
STATUS: EXPIRED
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