Research Scientist- Intern (Cheminformatics/Bioinformatics)
About the role
This is a 6-month computational research internship focused on structure-guided peptide design and computational modelling for plant disease management. The intern will participate in a project that investigates the design and optimization of peptide-based candidates targeting virulence-associated proteins in plant pathogens. Key activities include AI-assisted peptide design, protein structure analysis, molecular docking, molecular dynamics simulations, and computational modelling of peptide interactions with nanoparticles. The role also involves developing automated bioinformatics and cheminformatics workflows for screening and analysis. Applicants should have an undergraduate or graduate background in relevant life sciences or chemistry fields, and basic knowledge or project experience in cheminformatics or bioinformatics.
Must have
- Undergraduate or graduate background in Plant Science, Agriculture, Biotechnology, Medical Laboratory Science, Pharmaceutical Science or Chemistry.
- Basic knowledge of Cheminformatics or Bioinformatics.
- Relevant project experience or training demonstrating basic knowledge of Cheminformatics or Bioinformatics. A GitHub profile, valid certification or repository link showcasing relevant projects is acceptable.
Technologies
- Bioinformatics
- GitHub
Highlights
Application deadline is 7 November 2026. Applicants should send their CV to anuththaragamage45@gmail.com. The internship duration is 6 months. Contact number provided is 076 561 7680.
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