PhD in Single-Molecule Biophysics & Computation

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft); Delft; On-site; EUR 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) invites a motivated PhD student to use single-molecule techniques and computational tools to explore molecular interactions and apply them for therapeutic applications.

This four-year position combines experimental work (single-molecule fluorescence and biochemistry) with computational analyses and machine-learning validation, within a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network, fostering international collaboration and a competitive Dutch university

Qualifications

• MSc degree or nearing completion in physics, biophysics, computational biology, or related field.
• Strong programming skills (Python) and data analysis experience.
• Familiarity with molecular biology techniques.
• Excellent written and spoken English skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, international, interdisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Apply single-molecule techniques to study molecular interactions (protein-ligand, protein-peptide).
• Combine experimental approaches with computational analyses and machine-learning validation.
• Collaborate with international partners for therapeutic applications of the research.
• Contribute to understanding molecular interactions and their fundamental and medical implications.

Skills

Data analysis

Computational methods

English communication

Education

MSc degree (or nearing completion) in physics, biophysics, computational biology, or a related field

Tools

Python

Job description

The Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) invites a motivated PhD student to use single-molecule techniques and computational tools to explore molecular interactions and apply them for therapeutic applications.

This four-year position combines experimental work (single-molecule fluorescence and biochemistry) with computational analyses and machine-learning validation, within a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network, fostering international collaboration and a competitive Dutch university