Postdoctoral Researcher
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Salary analysis
Compared with the selected benchmark ("In Tampere, Finland: Postdoctoral Researcher"), this listing's salary midpoint is about 92% lower. The offer sits below the benchmark range (€3,840–€4,160). The offer's range width is broadly in line with the benchmark. This benchmark is based on 15 comparable listings.
| Market | Lower bound (25th percentile) | Median | Upper bound (75th percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Average: Postdoctoral Researcher | €3,600/per month | €3,950/per month | €4,420/per month |
| In Tampere, Finland: Postdoctoral Researcher | €3,840/per month | €4,000/per month | €4,160/per month |
| Pay in our data — not quoted in ad (Mid-Level) | €299/per month | €311/per month | €323/per month |
The BioInterfaces group at the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences uses molecular dynamics simulations to tackle questions related to biomolecules and membranes. The group is looking for a postdoctoral researcher to coordinate its research activity in membrane proteins and scramblases. The project includes high-throughput simulations, protein design, and development of an online database, with collaboration from experimental groups. The candidate will coordinate daily work, design and run simulations, supervise a PhD student, prepare manuscripts, and present results. A PhD student will also be hired to work exclusively on the project. The salary will be based on the Finnish University Salary System, with a typical starting salary around 4000 EUR/month. The position is fixed-term for 2 years starting 1/2027, with a six-month trial. The university offers various benefits including occupational health care and flexible work hours. See more at www.tuni.fi.
Job Details
Responsibilities
- Coordinate the daily work on the project
- Design, perform and analyse simulations (high-throughput coarse-grained and atomistic MD, biasing techniques, constant-pH simulations, protein design, online database development)
- Communicate with collaborators
- Supervise the doctoral researcher working on the project
- Prepare manuscripts for publication
- Disseminate findings at meetings and conferences
- A doctoral researcher (PhD student) with complementary skillset will be hired to work exclusively on the project
Requirements
- PhD degree in physics, chemistry, biosciences or related subject area
- solid background in molecular dynamics simulations (e.g., GROMACS)
- basic programming knowledge (e.g., Python)
- ability to develop simulation or analysis tools, design de novo proteins, or apply machine learning to simulation data
- ability to work independently, supervise students, communicate with collaborators, and contribute to teaching
- fluency in English (spoken and written)
- international experience and networks are appreciated
Skills & Technologies
Education Level
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Recruitment Process
- 1Submit online application
- 2Provide CV and references
- 3Motivation letter
- 4Attach PDFs
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