Postdoctoral Positions in AI for Molecular Science and Computational Biology

Employer: University of Georgia

Location: Athens, Georgia

Salary: Commensurate with education and experience

Closing date: May 3, 2026

Discipline: Life Sciences, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Physical Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Sciences

Job Type: Postdoc

Organization Type: Academia

Job Details

The Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (BCMB) at the University of Georgia (UGA) invites applications for postdoctoral research associates in computational biology and AI-driven molecular science.

Research Areas

Successful candidates will work at the interface of AI, computation, biology, and chemistry, with opportunities spanning:

1. AI for drug design
2. Protein design and protein engineering
3. Computational mutational analysis and viral variant prediction
4. Carbohydrates and glycobiology (modeling, structure, and function)
5. AI for materials sciences
6. Single-cell data analysis
7. Bioinformatics and genomics
8. Integrative modeling combining sequence, structure, and experimental data

Projects emphasize both methodological development and chemically/biologically relevant applications, with access to high-performance computing resources and strong interdisciplinary collaborations.

Qualifications

Ph.D. in computational biology, bioinformatics, chemistry, computer science, applied mathematics, or a closely related field. Strong background in one or more of: machine learning, molecular modeling, protein structure, or biological data analysis; Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment; Experience with Python, C/C++, or related scientific programming languages preferred.

Environment

UGA’s BCMB department offers a collaborative and vibrant research environment, with close interactions across biology, chemistry, mathematics, and data science. The city of Athens provides a high quality of life and is consistently ranked as one of the best college towns in the U.S.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit:

1. A CV
2. A brief statement of research interests
3. Contact information for 2–3 references

Send applications or inquiries to: Dr. Guowei Wei (Guowei.Wei@uga.edu).
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled.