Postdoctoral researcher in gene expression
The main activity of the Institute of Biotechnology of the CAS is basic molecular biological research with an emphasis on processes that have an impact on the health of the population. The research and service groups of the Institute are involved in pan-European research infrastructures, which not only increases the level of expertise and efficiency, but also strengthens their importance and relevance within the European Research Area. These include in particular CIISB (Czech Infrastructure for Integrative Structural Biology) and ELIXIR-CZ (Czech National Infrastructure for Biological Data).
The Institute of Biotechnology is also one of the partners involved in the BIOCEV Centre project, which is a cutting-edge comprehensive platform for the development of modern biotechnology and biomedicine. The five research programmes of the BIOCEV Centre involve top scientists from the fields of molecular and cell biology, phenogenomics, structural biology, tissue engineering and biomedicine. In conjunction with state-of-the-art instrumentation, BIOCEV is a centre of excellence for basic research, actively linked to teaching and training of MSc and PhD students, and with an emphasis on collaboration with biotechnology companies through contract research.
Institute of Biotechnology of the Czech Academy of Sciences announces an open competition in accordance with the Act No. 283/1992 Coll. on the Czech Academy of Sciences, and the Statutes of the Czech Academy of Sciences for a position:
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER IN GENE EXPRESSION
in the Laboratory of Gene Expression, located at the Institute of Biotechnology in BIOCEV campus. We are a research team that studies the gene expression changes in healthy and pathological samples using various models and tools, including single cell omics technologies.
Job description:
You will study the gene expression during regeneration and cancer progression using animal models, single cell & spatial transcriptomics, and functional experiments. You will be in charge of your research project but will also need to function as a part of a team. You will contribute to writing of manuscripts, reports and proposals and will present the project results at (inter-)national meetings.
Requirements:
- PhD in molecular/cell biology or related areas
- Strong interest and hands-on experience in basic research
- Experience in (single cell)-omics technologies, experimental work including animal models and data analysis will be considered as an advantage
- Excellent communication skills and teamwork, and ability to plan and work independently
- English, written and spoken, advanced level
Institute and workplace location: The Institute of Biotechnology (IBT, www.ibt.cas.cz) is a top-class multi-disciplinary research center in the Czech Republic with expertise in cancer and developmental biology, metabolism, gene expression and structural biology & protein engineering. IBT is located in the BIOCEV center of excellence operated by the Czech Academy of Sciences and Charles University. BIOCEV brings together >500 international scientists and students in >50 research groups. The institute and BIOCEV partners run excellent core facilities (gene core, chemical synthesis, structural and biophysical analysis, a state-of-the-art animal clinic, flow cytometry & imaging and omics core facilities).
IBT/BIOCEV is in Vestec, located at the outskirts of Prague, ~30 minutes from the city center by public transport.
- Application deadline: 10.2.2025
- Position for one year with possible extension is available immediately.
- For more information, please, contact Dr. Radek Sindelka ([email protected]).
- To apply send your application including motivation letter, CV and 2 references to [email protected].
