IOCB Prague welcomes applications for a Junior Group Leader in computational chemistry with an emphasis on state-of-the-art tools of biomolecular modelling (including AI/machine learning) applied to research with close ties to biochemical/biophysical experiments.
This tenure-track position is roughly comparable to an assistant professor at a US university or to a new investigator position at Max Planck Institutes in Germany. We offer the opportunity to establish a research group with a generous and negotiable starting package that includes investments in the necessary equipment, consumables, and salaries (including several coworkers/students).
IOCB Prague prides itself on scientific excellence, international character, and a friendly working atmosphere. Strong applications from any country are welcome and we encourage female and minority candidates to apply. A successful female applicant may be eligible for additional support.
Requirements
- ▪Ph.D. degree in a relevant discipline, preferentially also with a postdoc experience
- ▪Excellent expertise in various aspects of computational chemistry. Experience with related experimental techniques is an advantage.
- ▪Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- ▪Independence, accountability, and reliability
- ▪Excellent communication and management skills
We offer
- ▪Work in a young, progressive, and collaborative scientific community of medicinal chemists, virologists, immunologists, computational chemists, biologists and biochemists
- ▪State-of-the-art instrumentation including an in-house high-performance computing facility
- ▪Competitive financial remuneration with a starting salary of 90 000 CZK/month
- ▪5 weeks of paid vacation plus 4 days of personal leave
- ▪Health insurance and a full benefits package including contribution to supplementary pension insurance, contribution to sports/culture/leisure time, and meal subsidy
- ▪Financial and logistics support for parents returning to work after their maternity/parental leave
- ▪Location in the stunning city of Prague, with a vibrant atmosphere and excellent quality of life
Additional information
- ▪Expected starting date of the position is January 1, 2027 (negotiable).
- ▪Initial full-time fixed-term contract is for three years , with the expectation of extension by another two years based on an interim evaluation. After the five-year period , decision is made, based on a final evaluation, about promotion to a Senior Group Leader .
How to apply
- ▪Please send a cover letter, research plan, and structured CV, together with contact details of three references to Šárka Kněžická at sarka .knezicka@uochb.cas.cz by June 30, 2026 . Informal inquiries may be addressed to Pavel Jungwirth at pavel.jungwirth@uochb.cas.cz
- ▪Suitable candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview to be held in person at IOCB in the period of September 9-11, 2026 .