Postdoctoral Associate

About the role

The Prof. Debswapna Bhattacharya’s research group in the Department of Computer Science at Virginia Tech (https://people.cs.vt.edu/dbhattacharya/) seeks to recruit multiple postdoctoral associates in Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Biomolecular Modeling.

Responsibilities

• Focus on developing and applying AI methodologies to drive advances in drug discovery and biomolecular design.
• Contribute significantly to the group’s mission in leveraging AI for scientific discovery.
• Conduct groundbreaking research that transforms current AI for Science paradigms focusing on multidisciplinary applications in biomolecular modeling and design, leading to a step-change in Scientific Machine Learning (SciML).
• Collaborate with members of the group as well as other stakeholders.
• Perform modest service duties around missions of the group, such as training and engagement.

Requirements

• Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Statistics, Mathematics, Biophysics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology or related fields.
• PhD must be awarded no more than four years prior to the effective date of appointment with a minimum of one year eligibility remaining.
• Substantial programming experience.
• Excellent communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated record of excellence in advancing artificial intelligence, characterized by a strong publication history in top-tier venues and a research background outlining significant contributions to AI that demonstrate high potential for research impact.
• Published research experience in AI for scientific discovery and/or AI-driven biomolecular modeling and/or scientific machine learning.

Pay, Benefits & Schedule

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Overtime Status: Exempt - Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type: Restricted
Salary Information: $63,000-$73,000
Hours per week: 40

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.