Matti Javanainen

Tampere University’s Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences (ENS) invites applications for the EU Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowship program. This prestigious opportunity is designed for researchers who have completed their PhD and are seeking to advance their careers in an international and interdisciplinary environment. The ENS faculty is renowned for its research excellence in natural sciences and engineering, offering a vibrant academic setting with world-class infrastructure and strong industry connections. The MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship at Tampere University covers a wide range of research areas, including but not limited to automation technology, mechanical engineering, robotics, materials science, environmental engineering, chemistry, and physics. Research groups within ENS focus on topics such as autonomous mobile machines, mechatronics, digital design and manufacturing, tribology, circular economy innovation, energy and biorefining, synthetic biology, photonics, computational physics, and advanced materials. The faculty’s interdisciplinary approach encourages collaboration across engineering and natural sciences, providing fellows with opportunities to engage in both fundamental and applied research. Applicants must have defended their PhD by the application deadline (September 9, 2026), have no more than 8 years of research experience post-PhD, and must not have resided or worked in Finland for more than 12 months in the 36 months preceding the deadline. A confirmed supervisor at Tampere University is required, and candidates are encouraged to review the list of potential supervisors and research groups to identify a suitable match for their research interests. The MSCA fellowship provides comprehensive funding, including 1-2 years’ salary, mobility and family allowances, research costs, and institutional overheads. The university supports applicants through a dedicated Masterclass, which assists in preparing competitive proposals. The application process involves contacting a potential supervisor with a letter of intent (including a project idea, CV, and eligibility confirmation), joining the Masterclass if matched, and submitting a final proposal in collaboration with the supervisor. For more information, applicants should consult the official Tampere University MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships page and review the detailed guidelines and research group listings. This is an excellent opportunity for postdoctoral researchers in engineering, natural sciences, and related fields to join a leading European research institution and advance their academic careers.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow and PhD opportunity in Computational Physics at Tampere University, Finland. The BioInterfaces Group is recruiting for the SCRAMBLE project, funded by the Research Council of Finland. The project focuses on high-throughput molecular dynamics simulations and close collaboration with experimental partners to study scramblases , membrane proteins that facilitate lipid movement across biological membranes. The postdoctoral position is designed for a researcher who can take a leading role in day-to-day research, supervise a doctoral researcher, and help shape the scientific direction of the project. The group also highlights opportunities to build collaborations, develop scientific networks in Finland and abroad, and receive support for future independent funding applications. Relevant research areas and skills: coarse-grained and/or all-atom molecular dynamics, high-throughput simulation approaches, machine learning for molecular biophysics, protein design and engineering, enhanced sampling, and biased simulation techniques. Location: Tampere, Finland. The group describes itself as young and growing, with around 10 people and access to extensive high-performance computing resources. Contract and funding: 2-year postdoctoral position with potential extensions. Initial salary is approximately €4,000/month (~€3,000 net). Application: Applications must be submitted through the official Tampere University job portal. Deadline: September 15, 2026. The post also mentions that a Doctoral Researcher (PhD student) is being recruited for the same project.

Tampere University is advertising a Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Computational Biophysics) position in the BioInterfaces group at the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences. The project is centered on membrane proteins, especially lipid scramblases , and combines computational biophysics, structural biology, and protein design in a collaborative international environment. The successful candidate will join a recently established research group using molecular dynamics simulations to study biomolecular systems. The project has secured funding to investigate and design lipid scramblases through high-throughput coarse-grained and atomistic simulations , biasing methods, constant-pH simulations, protein design, and the development of an online database. Experimental collaborators will contribute complementary support, making the role well suited to someone who enjoys interdisciplinary teamwork and communication across computational and experimental settings. Core duties include coordinating the day-to-day research activity of the project, designing and running simulations, analyzing data, communicating with collaborators, supervising the doctoral researcher on the project, preparing manuscripts, and presenting results at meetings and conferences. The postdoctoral researcher will also have room to pursue their own research ideas, supported by strong computing infrastructure and an active research network. Applicants should hold a PhD in physics, chemistry, biosciences, or a related field . A strong background in molecular dynamics simulations, ideally with GROMACS , and basic programming skills such as Python are preferred. Additional strengths include experience developing simulation or analysis tools, de novo protein design, or applying machine learning to simulation data. The role also expects independence, student supervision skills, collaboration with experimental partners, and fluency in spoken and written English. International experience and networks are considered an advantage. This is a fixed-term 2-year postdoctoral appointment starting in January 2027 , with a flexible start date. The group may support the successful candidate in applying for independent funding to extend the position. The typical starting salary is around 4000 EUR/month under the Finnish University Salary System. Applications must be submitted through Tampere University’s online recruitment system by 2026-09-15 23:59 EET . Applicants should provide a CV including publications, contact details for 1–2 referees, and a motivation letter of up to 2 pages, all in English and in PDF format. The contact person is Assistant Professor and Group Leader Matti Javanainen at Tampere University.

Tampere University is offering a funded doctoral researcher position in computational biophysics within the newly established BioInterfaces group at the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences. The project focuses on membrane proteins , especially lipid scramblases , combining high-throughput coarse-grained and atomistic molecular dynamics simulations , biasing techniques, constant-pH simulations, protein design, and the development of an online database. The successful candidate will work closely with the group leader and a postdoctoral research fellow, and will also benefit from collaborations with experimental partners. Typical tasks include running and analyzing simulations, contributing to manuscript preparation, and presenting results at meetings and conferences. There may also be some contribution to teaching activities in the unit. The position is hosted by Tampere University in Finland , in a dynamic research environment with strong links to the Computational Physics laboratory and access to exceptional supercomputing resources through CSC–IT Center of Science. The wider group spans biophysics, quantum matter, complex systems, novel materials, nanostructures, electronic structure, and interdisciplinary medical and physiological technologies. Applicants should hold an MSc degree in physics, chemistry, biosciences, or a related field. Experience with molecular dynamics software such as GROMACS and basic programming skills such as Python are preferred. Skills in simulation/analysis tool development, protein design with AI tools, or machine learning on simulation data are considered major advantages. Fluency in spoken and written English is required. The appointment is for 3 years , corresponding to the expected duration of PhD studies, and starts in late 2026 or early 2027 . The position includes a typical starting salary of around 3000 EUR/month under the Finnish University Salary System. The role is intended for doctoral study, and the successful candidate will enrol in a doctoral programme. Applications must be submitted through Tampere University’s online recruitment system by 2026-09-15 . Required documents include a CV with publication list, contact information for 1–2 referees, and a motivation letter (maximum 2 pages). All application materials must be in English and uploaded as PDF files.

Tampere University is recruiting a Doctoral Researcher (PhD student) for the BioInterfaces Group in Computational Physics , working on the SCRAMBLE project funded by the Research Council of Finland . The project uses high-throughput molecular dynamics simulations in close collaboration with experimental partners to study scramblases , membrane proteins that facilitate lipid transport across biological membranes. This is a strong fit for candidates interested in computational biophysics, membrane protein simulation, and large-scale scientific computing. The position is based in Tampere, Finland , in a young and growing research group of around 10 people. The post highlights access to extensive high-performance computing resources and a supportive research environment. This is a fixed-term 3-year salaried employee position with benefits, described as the standard duration of PhD studies, with potential extensions. The initial salary is approximately 3050€/month gross (about 2500€ net ), increasing based on progress. Applications must be submitted through the official Tampere University job portal. The deadline is September 15 . Keywords: computational physics, molecular dynamics, membrane proteins, biophysics, high-performance computing, lipid transport, scramblases.