Launch week offerEnds in00h00m00s

Publisher
source

Shayon Bhattacharya

1 year ago

Receptor-mediated protein propagation in Parkinson’s disease University of Limerick in Ireland

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Neuroscience

Funding

€22,000/year tax-free stipend + full tuition (EU/non-EU)

Deadline

Expired

Country flag

Country

Ireland

University

University of Limerick

Suggested positions

Publisher
source

Pierre-Luc Boudreault

Université de Sherbrooke

Country flag

Canada

The Boudreault Lab at Université de Sherbrooke is recruiting postdoctoral researchers in medicinal chemistry. Postdoctoral researchers will join a multidisciplinary drug discovery team working on innovative therapeutic projects involving small molecules, macrocycles, peptides, and peptidomimetics . The research includes the development of GPCR-targeted therapeutics and combines expertise in organic synthesis, medicinal chemistry, peptide synthesis, and related chemical approaches. The lab offers...

Chemistry
Peptide Chemistry
Pharmacy
+1 more

1 week ago

Publisher
source

Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Country flag

Belgium

This fully funded PhD position at the VIB–VUB Center for Structural Biology, co-affiliated with the VIB Center for AI & Computational Biology, offers an exciting opportunity to develop advanced AI-driven methods for protein design. The research focuses on explicitly accounting for protein–lipid and protein–membrane interactions, enabling the design of synthetic membrane proteins and nanopores with sophisticated functionalities such as selective transport, sensing, and signal transduction. The la...

Computer Science
Machine Learning
Biophysics
+10 more

4 months ago

Publisher
source

Paul O'Toole

University College Cork

Country flag

Ireland

APC Microbiome Ireland at University College Cork is recruiting a post-doctoral or senior post-doctoral researcher for a key bioinformatics role focused on developing AI-powered diagnostics for colon cancer . The successful appointee will join the School of Microbiology and the APC Microbiome research environment to work mainly on Microb_AI_ome , an EU-linked project developing microbiome-based detection of polyps and colorectal cancer through a privacy-preserving federated AI platform. The work...

Computer Science
Biology
Artificial Intelligence
+9 more

New Today

Publisher
source

Alexandre Almeida

University of Cambridge

Country flag

United Kingdom

Alexandre Almeida, Group Leader at the University of Cambridge, is inviting expressions of interest from prospective PhD students for an October 2027 intake. The research opportunity focuses on the human gut microbiome at the intersection of bioinformatics, genomics, multi-omics and artificial intelligence . Projects may also include experimental work, offering opportunities to combine computational and laboratory-based approaches to investigate microbiome biology. Both home and international st...

Biology
Artificial Intelligence
Omics
+2 more

2 weeks ago

Publisher
source

University of Nebraska Medical Center

Country flag

United States

The University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska, United States, invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Genetics, Cell Biology & Anatomy. The position focuses on protein docking, virtual screening with ultra-large ligand libraries, and bioinformatics data analysis using multiomics datasets. The researcher will work closely with the BSBC Director and collaborate with UNMC investigators and other scientists. Responsibilities include co...

Computer Science
Chemistry
Biology
+6 more

2 weeks ago

Keywords

Neuroscience
Chemistry
Biophysics
Parkinson's Disease
Peptide Chemistry
Artificial Intelligence
Molecular Dynamics
Computational Biology
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Pharmacotherapy
Omics
Neurodegenerative Disease
Bioinformatic

About this position

???? Exciting PhD Opportunity in Neurodegeneration Therapeutics – Apply by 26 August

I’m looking for a highly motivated PhD student to join my group at the Department of Biological Sciences, University of Limerick and the Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Limerick , for a fully funded 3-year PhD position.

The project focuses on receptor-mediated protein propagation in Parkinson’s disease, using computational biophysics, omics data integration, and AI-guided peptide design to tackle one of the most pressing challenges in neurodegenerative research.

The successful candidate will work in a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment supported by the Bernal Institute, University of Limerick and SSPC, Research Ireland Centre for Pharmaceuticals with access to state-of-the-art computational resources and expert mentorship.

?? Research areas: Omics profiling, MD simulations, QM/MM calculations, peptide/small molecule design
?? Funding: €22,000/year tax-free stipend + full tuition (EU/non-EU) + conference/travel support

?? Deadline: 26 August 2025

?? Apply via:
?? FindAPhD listing: https://lnkd.in/d2YVPWSE
?? Doctoral College Network: https://lnkd.in/dZqCzgvj

?? Please upload a single PDF including:
- A cover letter outlining your motivation and research interests
- CV (max 2 pages)
- Academic transcripts (BSc/MSc)
- Contact details for two academic referees
- Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)

?? Applications must be submitted via the link(s) above. Emails will not be considered.

?? Please share widely across your networks or tag anyone who might be interested!

PhDOpportunity BiologicalSciences ComputationalBiophysics Neurodegeneration Therapeutics MDSimulations PeptideDesign SSPC BernalInstitute UL

Funding details

€22,000/year tax-free stipend + full tuition (EU/non-EU)

ApplyKite TwinLearns as you apply

Make your next move.

Prepare your application

Review drafts and confirm requirements with the university.

Professors

Associate Professor

University Name
Country flag

Ireland

Research Interests

Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Materials Chemistry

Self-assembly

Protein Chemistry

Peptide Chemistry