MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship 2024 in CADD/AI: hosting in Dublin City University

Dublin City University

  • Dublin
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
Job Information Organisation/CompanyDublin City University DepartmentSchool of Chemical Sciences Research FieldChemistry » Computational chemistry Researcher ProfileRecognised Researcher (R2) CountryIreland Application Deadline31 May 2024 - 17:00 (Europe/London) Type of ContractTo be defined Job StatusFull-time Hours Per Week37.5 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?HE / MSCA Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?NoOffer DescriptionAre you interested in developing CADD and AI virtual screening workflows to discover novel molecules with anti-cancer activity? Is there a CADD and/or AI approach and particular cancer that you want to develop expertise in? Do you want to dig deeper into the data underpinning CADD/AI models and ensure it can be used to predict a biological outcome?Dr Darren Fayne is looking for exceptional, highly-motivated and ambitious researchers of any nationality interested in developing collaborative applications for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships call ( ?). The MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships provide researchers from all over the world with the opportunity to acquire and transfer new knowledge and to work on research in a European context or outside Europe. Applications will be made jointly by the researcher and Dr Fayne with Dublin City University (DCU) as the host organisation.If you want to develop a research proposal, please contact me ( ) with a research idea, CV and cover letter. I started an Assistant Professor in Computational Chemistry position in the School of Chemical Sciences, DCU in January 2024 ( ). You will be joining the Molecular Design Group, an expanding team of one postdoctoral researcher, one PhD candidate and recent publications in methodology development and application (10.1021/acsomega.3c05207 10.1016/j.jmgm.2022.108228 10.1080/07391102.2020.1825232 Google Scholar link: ).Dublin City UniversityDublin City University (DCU) is a leading innovative European University. It is proud to be one of the world's leading Young Universities and is among the world's top 2% globally. DCU is known as Ireland's University of Impact, with a mission to 'transform lives and societies' and focuses on addressing global challenges in collaboration with key national and international partners and stakeholders.DCU has over 20,000 students in five faculties spread across three academic campuses in the Glasnevin-Drumcondra area of North Dublin. Thanks to its innovative approach to teaching and learning, the University offers a 'transformative student experience' that helps to develop highly sought-after graduates. DCU is currently No. 1 in Ireland for Graduate Employment Rate, and for graduate income (CSO).DCU is a research-intensive University and is home to a number of SFI-funded Research Centres. The University participates in a range of European and international research partnerships. DCU is also the leading Irish university in the area of technology transfer as reflected by licensing of intellectual property.As a 'People First' institution, DCU is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion - a University that helps staff and students to thrive. The University is a leader in terms of its work to increase access to education, and is placed in the world's Top 10 for reducing inequalities in the Times Higher Education Impact RankingsRequirementsResearch Field Chemistry » Computational chemistry Education Level PhD or equivalentSkills/QualificationsCandidate ProfileYou hold a PhD in chemistry, pharmacy, biomedical sciences, physics, computer science or a related field, with a focus on drug design computational chemistry.You have experience in one or several of the following areas: artificial intelligence, CADD, Python programming, cancer biology or small molecule drug discovery.You have a strong interest in exploring CADD and AI approaches and their use in predicting bioactive small molecules.You are highly motivated to work in an interdisciplinary environment at the cutting edge of science.You possess strong analytical skills and have a problem-solving, result-oriented attitude and can communicate clearly.You are proficient in using software to effectively communicate complex results.You are a communicative and team orientated scientist, able to collaborate on colleagues' research projects.You have a good command of the English language, both verbal and written.Languages ENGLISH Level ExcellentAdditional InformationWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Dublin City University Country Ireland City Dublin Postal Code 9 GeofieldWhere to apply E-maildarren.p.fayne@dcu.ieContact CityDublin WebsiteStreetGlasnevin Postal CodeD9 E-Maildarren.p.fayne@dcu.ieSTATUS: EXPIRED

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