September 24, 2009 - Ph.D. position in Dublin, Ireland

Job Description: A Ph.D. position is available *now* at University College Dublin to work on machine learning methods to predict properties of small, drug-like molecules. The scholarship is part of a multidisciplinary Ph.D. school and entails mostly computational work, but also a small component of "wet" training and data collection. We are looking for candidates with strong programming skills, ideally from a Computer Science or Engineering background, but other profiles (major in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, etc.) will also be considered. To apply, please send me your CV and the addresses of two referees. We are looking for someone who can start within 3-4 months at the latest. For enquiries, email me.

Start date: immediate

Duration: up to 4 years

Funding Source: IRCSET

Salary on grant: ~16,000€/year (tax free)

Contact Person (Referent): Gianluca Pollastri

Ref. E-Mail: gianluca.pollastri@ucd.ie

Tel: +353 86 173 9656
Group Web Page: http://gruyere.ucd.ie/~gianluca/