Postdoc in machine learning and quantum computing for health data science

Department of Computer Science
Faculty of Science
University of Copenhagen



A senior postdoc position (2 years) is available in the group of Professor Anders Krogh. The group focusses on development of deep generative models, quantum computing, and applications to medical data. We are seeking a postdoc to do research on:

1. Machine learning and quantum computing applied to protein-ligand binding and other biological or medical applications together with our theoretical and experimental collaborators in math and physics.
2. Development of deep generative neural networks for biomedical applications.

We seek a highly motivated person that can contribute to the theoretical and applied work in the group. The group is part of “Center for Basic Machine Learning Research in Life Science” (mlls.dk) as well as the Center “Quantum for Life” (quantumforlife.ku.dk), and it is expected that you work with other people in the centers. You may also have teaching and other duties.

You are expected to

• Have a PhD and MSc in bioinformatics, computational biology or a similar field and preferably have a few years of postdoc experience
• Have solid experience in machine learning and generative models
• Be an expert in molecular modelling and dynamics of proteins
• Have several years of programming experience in Python and Pytorch
• Have a good understanding of math and statistics
• Be fluent in English
• Be responsible, independent, and self-motivated

Further information on the Department is linked at http://www.science.ku.dk/english/about-the-faculty/organisation/. Inquiries about the positions can be made to Anders Krogh, [email protected].

The position is open from 1 December 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Terms of employment
The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.

Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.

Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.

The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please include

• Curriculum vitae
• Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
• Complete publication list
• Separate reprints of 3 particularly relevant papers

The deadline for applications is 17 September 2024, 23:59 CEST.

After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee.

You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.