PhD and MSc Positions in AI-Driven Drug Discovery for Muscle Disease

The Faculty of Biology at the Technion Institute of Technology is seeking motivated MSc and PhD students to investigate new therapeutic approaches for skeletal muscle disorders. This research project integrates AI-guided drug discovery with experimental biology, utilizing patient-derived muscle cells and preclinical disease models to identify and validate candidate compounds. As part of an international European consortium, the work spans multiple disciplines including muscle biology, stem-cell models, molecular imaging, and in vivo physiology. Successful candidates will be expected to take ownership of their research and evolve into independent scientists within a collaborative, high-impact environment.

• Conduct research at the intersection of AI-guided drug discovery and experimental biology.
• Develop and utilize patient-derived muscle cell models for therapeutic testing.
• Perform preclinical disease model experiments to evaluate candidate compounds.
• Analyze mechanisms of action for potential therapies using advanced imaging and molecular techniques.
• Collaborate with international partners within the European consortium framework.
• Contribute to the development of independent research projects and scientific publications.