Postdoc in Generative AI for Nanomedicine Design Delft University of Technology in Netherlands

Postdoctoral Researcher in Generative AI for Nanomedicine Design at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft).

The project asks how AI can design the next generation of nanomedicines and explain why they work. The research focuses on the intersection of computer science, biomedical engineering, medical science, chemistry, materials science, and biology.

You will work on generative AI methods such as VAEs, diffusion models, and reinforcement learning for nanoparticle formulation design. A key part of the work is coupling these models with counterfactual explanations to identify the minimal formulation changes that could alter biological outcomes. The post emphasizes transparent, explainable design for drug delivery systems, where the structure designed is not always the structure that acts in vivo.

The position is embedded in a growing research team and connected to a Horizon Europe consortium, NAP4DIVE, coordinated by Åbo Akademi University, with partners including AstraZeneca and TU Eindhoven.

Eligibility highlights: strong background in machine learning and generative modeling; interest in applying AI to real biomedical design problems. No specific language test waiver, scholarship, or tuition funding is mentioned. The post does not list a formal degree requirement, but it is a postdoctoral opening.

Timeline: start in Summer 2026; deadline 2026-04-20. The position is described as a 12-month appointment, with the research programme intended to continue long term.

For application details, the post does not provide a direct portal or email. Candidates should follow the LinkedIn post and contact the announcer if needed.