Postdoctoral Researcher in Molecular Dynamics Simulations of Lipid Systems | Prof. Dr. Nadine Schwierz - Postdoktorand/Postdoktorandin (m/w/d)

Job Summary

This full-time postdoctoral position at the University of Augsburg involves investigating the fundamental biophysical mechanisms of ionizable lipid systems and lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) used in RNA-based therapeutics. The successful candidate will perform all-atom, constant-pH, and coarse-grained molecular dynamics simulations to understand pH-dependent structural transitions and membrane fusion. Key responsibilities include calculating neutron and X-ray scattering signals from simulation data for comparison with experimental results, applying enhanced sampling methods, and developing machine learning algorithms for predicting scattering data. Additionally, the role involves supervising physics and biophysics exercises. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in an interdisciplinary environment in the Munich metropolitan area, providing access to modern high-performance computing clusters and close collaboration with experimental research groups. It is a fixed-term contract for up to two years, starting in September 2026.