FTE) (V24.0567)
Job descriptionThe advent of modern artificial intelligence (AI) tools is accelerating scientific progress by streamlining research procedures across disciplines. Particularly, the release of ChatGPT showed the potential of large language models (LLM) to create detailed instructions based on textual prompts. Molecular simulations have the potential to greatly benefit from the use of LLM agents. They belong to physics-based simulations that model systems at an atomic scale and they are used to gain insight into small scale processes in the natural sciences, which are often impossible to observe experimentally.
The goal of this project is to develop an LLM agent that uses natural language descriptions as input to: 1) generate code providing instructions for molecular simulations; 2) execute the simulations; 3) perform post- processing of the corresponding results. This postdoc position will be the core of a small development team that includes direct support from two PIs and collaboration with an AI expert employed by the university. The postdoc is expected to develop strategies for training data generation and augmentation, and to develop an agent that utilizes an LLM as its core component.
Organization Founded in 1614, the University of Groningen enjoys an excellent international reputation as a dynamic and innovative institution of higher education offering high-quality teaching and research. Flexible study programs and academic career opportunities in a wide variety of disciplines encourage the 34,000 students and researchers alike to develop their own individual talents. As one of the best research institutions in Europe, the University of Groningen has joined forces with other top universities and networks worldwide to become a truly global center of knowledge, situated in the vibrant city of Groningen in the north of The Netherlands.
QualificationsThe successful candidate for this position will have the following qualifications/qualities
The University of Groningen offers, in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities
You may apply for this position until January 31st, 2025, Dutch local time, by means of the application form (click on the link "Apply" below, in the advertisement). Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis.
Applications for the postdoc position should include
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