Are you fascinated by enzymes, machine learning and in silico predictions?

Do you want to work on cutting-edge projects with your teammates?

Have you ever dreamt of predicting and verifying data that helps make our planet more sustainable and more productive?

Then you’ve come to the right place.

Aminoverse is a young biotech company in Nuth, Netherlands, close to the German and Belgian border. We are committed to pushing the scientific frontier in enzyme science for our clients, from innovative start-ups to renowned global players worldwide.

We are seeking a highly reliable, forward-thinking, and innovative Computational Biologist/Chemist/Physicist to strengthen our in silico and ML research capabilities.

A completed PhD or M.Sc. with at least 3 years of working experience in Computational Biology/Chemistry, Biophysics, Machine Learning or a comparable field
Strong background in enzyme engineering, including enzyme and protein structure-function relationships
Proficiency in Python for scientific coding and data analysis
Experience using GitHub for version control and collaborative development
Hands-on experience with molecular simulations, ideally using Rosetta and molecular dynamics methods
Experience applying machine learning or AI approaches to protein design or protein sequence analysis
Familiarity with cloud-based AI and computational infrastructures, for example, AWS
Experience with AI agents and workflow automation tools is a plus

Strong interest in staying up to date with cutting-edge technologies and scientific developments
Enjoyment of teamwork and contributing to strategic decisions within a computational biology team
Can-do attitude to find and implement solutions
Strong belief in combining in silico and machine learning approaches with in-house wet lab data for ideal outcomes
Passion for enzymes or proteins in general
Interest in working on industrial research projects with clear objectives, milestones, and time-sensitive deliverables
Motivation to join and grow with a young biotech company over the long term

An interdisciplinary team covering 8 nationalities with a flat hierarchy
A standard Dutch 1-year full-time contract (35-40/h) with a 1-month probation period and the prospect of a permanent position – we are interested in the long-term and hope you are too!
30 days of flexible holidays per year
Strong interaction between computational and wet lab teams
Opportunity to join scientific conferences and workshops
Average of 1 day home office per week
Two days of free lunch per week on an optional basis
A profitably operating company not hunting the next funding round but focusing solely on making customers happy

Have we caught your attention?

Then we look forward to receiving your application, including a motivational letter in English, and getting to know you personally.

Please submit all the documents (CV and motivational letter) via the “Apply now”-Button.

If you have any questions about the application process, feel free to reach out to Annika Laflör via career@aminoverse.com.

Please note that this position is on-site and not remote, hence only applicants with a valid work permit for the Netherlands are considered.