Postdoctoral Researcher in Quantum Computing Bioinformatics
Listed on 2026-10-11
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Research/Development
Data Scientist, Biomedical Science, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Research Scientist
University of Amsterdam
· Swammerdam Institute for Life Sciences, Biosystems Data Analysis group
Netherlands
Apply by 31 Oct 2026
About This Opportunity
The University of Amsterdam is recruiting a postdoctoral researcher to develop and benchmark quantum-computing approaches for bioinformatics. Applications close on 31 October 2026 at 23:59 Europe/Amsterdam.
The postdoc develops quantum and hybrid quantum-classical algorithm prototypes for biological sequence and structure problems and benchmarks them against strong classical methods. Application domains include enzyme specificity, molecular modelling, sequence alignment, assembly and phylogenetic inference within the Q-MMD programme.
quantum computing bioinformatics quantum algorithms molecular modelling Q-MMD
Requirements EducationApplicants should hold a PhD in bioinformatics, computational biology, computer science, quantum information or quantum computing, computational chemistry, applied mathematics, physics or a closely related field.
ExperienceStrong programming and computational-research skills are required, together with demonstrable expertise in quantum computing or bioinformatics/computational biology and motivation to learn the complementary domain.
Technical Skills- Quantum computing
- Hybrid quantum-classical algorithms
- Bioinformatics
- Computational biology
- Molecular modelling
- High-performance computing
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Scientific communication
- Research software development
Level Postdoc
Time Commitment Full-time
Duration 18 months
Reference Code 15513
Field Quantum Computing for Bioinformatics
Specialization Computer Science
Organization Type University
Funding & CompensationAmount EUR / Per Month
Funding Type Salary
Funding Status Paid
Period Per Month
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