Adolfo B. Poma

Adolfo B. Poma’s group at the Institute of Fundamental Technological Research, Polish Academy of Sciences is advertising postdoc and PhD positions in computational biophysics . The project focuses on the molecular mechanisms governing the transition of intrinsically disordered protein (IDP) condensates into amyloid-like fibrils , a process relevant to the early stages of neurodegenerative diseases . The research combines advanced computational modeling with experimental microscopy data in a multiscale simulation framework. Methods include Martini 3 coarse-grained simulations adapted for IDPs and an extended GōMartini 3 model to control stabilization of sequence-specific secondary structure. The work will examine conformational rearrangements of protein chains, nucleation of ordered β-strand-rich assemblies, and their organization inside biomolecular condensates, with microscopy data used for parametrization and validation. The postdoc appointment is for 36 months and starts on 2027-01-01 ; the PhD position is for 42 months and starts on 2027-03-01 . Deadlines are 2026-10-30 for the postdoc and 2026-12-31 for the PhD. The post mentions that full requirements are in the PDF advertisement. Applicants should contact [email protected] and review the full job posting PDF for detailed eligibility criteria and application instructions.