Laboratory of Bioinformatics and Protein Engineering at the International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (IIMCB), Warsaw, headed by Prof. Janusz M. Bujnicki, offers two positions for:

Software Developers in bioinformatics software development for crosslinking-based stabilization of proteins

Deadline for applications: April 27^th, 2022. Preferred job starting date: June 1^st, 2023 or as soon as possible

As a Software Developer, you will play a role in the development and application of software for computational design of chemical cross-linking strategies that aim for stabilization of protein 3D structures for biotechnological and biomedical applications. In particular, you will be involved in the development of new software, optimization of existing software, in the design and optimization of computational workflows. The goal of your work will be to develop and test software for the development of improved protein variants that have real-life application in biotechnology. 

This position is funded by the TRANSITION grant INCYPROnext from the European Innovation Council, Horizon Europe, which supports bilateral collaboration between Incircular B.V., a spin-off founded by the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (coordinator), and the International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology in Warsaw (academic collaborator).
The project aims to improve and commercialize INCYPRO, the innovative protein stabilization technology invented and developed in Prof. Grossman's research lab at VUA, with the macromolecular modeling expertise of Prof. Bujnicki's lab at IIMCB. The Grossman and Bujnicki teams have already collaborated scientifically and published a joint paper. The goal of the INCYPROnext grant is to provide a key technology for stabilizing proteins in therapeutics and diagnostics that will enable applications that were not previously possible.

This position offers the flexibility of 50% time employment and is ideal for those interested in combining software development with scientific research. We are looking for candidates with solid experience in both software development, particularly in C/C++, and in macromolecular modeling, particularly Monte Carlo simulations. If you possess these skills and are interested in applying them to develop new methods with practical applications, then the INCYPROnext project is perfect for you. You must be an experienced programmer and modeler upon starting the project to be able to read and modify existing advanced code and write your own code. This position is not suitable for beginners looking to start their careers in software development but rather for experienced programmers motivated to enhance their skills within the collaborative environment of academia and industry. We encourage applications from candidates with expertise in molecular simulations and experience in collaboration between academia and industry. Candidates interested in long-term scientific collaboration beyond the INCYPROnext project will have an advantage.

We offer:

• Part-time (50%) contract (“umowa o pracę”) for 12 months, June 1^st 2023 to May 31^st 2024. We will prefer applicants interested to continue our collaboration beyond that date. In this competition we intend to recruit two candidates.
• Gross monthly remuneration starting at 7,500 PLN/month, commensurate with experience (the final monthly gross salary will be calculated individually during the employment process, taking into account the length of contract). Offered renumeration includes 13th salary after working for the Institute for six months in a given calendar year, and may be supplemented by additional bonuses such as yearly bonus, and other Social Fund financial benefits.
• Benefits including reduced-rate for an individual medical care package and membership in the MultiSport program
• Work in a multidisciplinary, international team, in a very dynamic organization, with multiple opportunities for professional development, participation in courses, scientific training, support from peers, and academic mentoring
• Administrative and organizational support from professional English-speaking personnel

We require:

• Documented experience in programming: C/C++ is a must, Python is advantageous
• Experience in molecular simulations
• Expertise and competence in designing and carrying out computational analyses of complex datasets and in interpreting their results
• Proactive approach to achieving objectives, good interpersonal skills, collaborative and adaptive attitude
• Very good organizational skills, especially project and time management skills
• Good command of English (written and oral communication) and presentation skills

How to apply:

• Email your application to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• In the subject of the message include "IIMCB-programmer-INCYPRO" and your first and last name
• Your application must be submitted in English and should contain: 1) a CV, 2) a cover letter including a short description of your key achievements related to the position offered, and contacts to two potential referees. At this stage please do not attach copies of diplomas, etc.
• Please include the following statement in your CV: “I hereby agree to the processing of my personal data, included in the application documents by the International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology in Warsaw, 4 Księcia Trojdena Street, 02-109 Warsaw, for the purpose of carrying out the current recruitment process.” Your personal data will be processed for the purpose of the recruitment procedure by the International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology in Warsaw. Full information is available under the link https://bit.ly/3UFWpY2
• We will contact only selected best candidates, who may be given additional questions and tasks as a part of the recruitment process.

The Programmers will be selected from candidates in an open competition, according to the procedure complying with the rules of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers as a part of HR Excellence in Research strategy https://tinyurl.com/54meyr6r. The competition may be extended or repeated until suitable candidates who fulfill all requirements are found.