Post-doctoral Position in Molecular Machine Learning

Aalto University is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral researcher in molecular machine learning. The successful applicant will join the research group of Professor Juho Rousu. The position allows the successful applicant to choose a flexible balance between advanced machine learning method development and exciting applications on molecular data, including biomedicine and drug discovery. The position gives excellent opportunities in publishing in high-quality forums.

We expect the applicants to have a PhD degree (or close to completing one) in computer science, mathematics or statistics, with an excellent publication record. Solid research experience in one or more of the following topics is expected:

• Graph neural networks
• Optimization algorithms
• Predicting structured output
• Self-supervised learning
• Computational metabolomics
• Computational biomedicine
• Computational drug discovery

Excellent technical and communications skills are required.

Additional information

For questions regarding the position, please contact professor Juho Rousu .

About Aalto University Computer Science

Department of Computer Science, Aalto University is is one of the top 10 Computer Science departments in Europe and top 100 globally. The department has a strong focus in AI and machine learning with around 20 professors active in the area, as well as a significant emphasis in health and biomedical research. Aalto University  hosts the FCAI flagship (https://fcai.fi ) and the ELLIS Institute Finland (https://www.ellisinstitute.fi ), part of the pan-European AI network of excellence (https://ellis.eu/members ). Significant high-performance computing resources (e.g. LUMI supercomputer, https://lumi-supercomputer.eu ) are at the disposal of our researchers.

What we offer

The expected starting salary for a postdoctoral researcher is 4100-4400 € depending on experience. The position is initially for two years with a possibility of extension. The contract includes occupational health care, and Finland has a comprehensive social security system. Aalto University provides excellent learning and development opportunities, and a commuter ticket benefit in longer employments.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit the following application materials through our recruitment site (“apply now”) by January 12, 2026.

To apply, please deliver the following application materials in English and in pdf format:

• Motivation letter
• Curriculum Vitae (with a list of publications)
• Doctoral degree certificate and study transcript
• Names and contact information of possible referees

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