Department Peter Lukavsky Research Group – Central European Institute of Technology
Deadline 31 Dec 2019
Start date negotiable

The Director of Central European Institute of Technology (CEITEC MU) opens a position LABORATORY technician

Description

CEITEC is a scientific centre in the fields of life sciences, advanced materials and technologies whose aim is to establish itself as a recognized centre for basic as well as applied research. CEITEC offers a state-of-the-art infrastructure and great conditions to employ excellent researchers.

Our institute values diversity and promotes an inclusive working environment with the aim to support the best scientists. CEITEC MU is a proud holder of the HR Excellence in Research Award by the European Commission. (http://muni.ceitec.cz/en/hr-strategy-hrs4r/)

A position for a laboratory technician is available in the research group “RNA-based Regulation of Gene Expression” which is part of Structural Biology program at CEITEC, Masaryk University (MU). We study disease-related biological processes by investigating protein structures and their interactions with other proteins, RNA or small molecule inhibitors using biomolecular NMR and related biophysical methods.

Job Description:

• Expression and purification of proteins
• Transcription and purification of RNAs
• Preparation of various media and buffers
• PCR and cloning of RNA and protein constructs
• Preparation of isotope-labelled nucleotides
• Binding studies using ITC, fluorescence anisotropy, EMSA, and other biophysical techniques including data analysis
• Performance of NMR experiments to study small molecule interactions with proteins and RNA
• Implementing new techniques and projects
• Help incoming co-workers into a smooth start in the lab

Requirements:

• At least Master degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, biophysics, chemistry or other related fields of life-sciences
• Good knowledge of English (oral and written)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• High motivation, flexibility and self-driven interest to learn new things
• Reliability, team player, meticulousness
• Knowledge of "laboratory chemistry" - preparation of solutions with defined concentrations, adjusting pH, preparation of media for bacterial cultures etc.
• Computer literacy, MS word, Excel.
• Excellent experience with molecular biology, protein and RNA purification, biochemistry and NMR spectroscopy is a big plus

We offer:

• Interesting position in a dynamically expanding research institute
• An attractive salary and benefits package
• Background of a recognized and successful institution with supportive and international working environment
• Environment promoting interdisciplinarity and intersect orality of research
• In house core facilities
• Support in learning and development
• Support of administrative departments (including grant office service)
• Support with the relocation process (welcome office service)
• 6 weeks of paid holiday

Anticipated start date: Upon agreement

Please send CV and a short motivational letter including: a) description of previous experiences b) technical skills and c) at least two contact references to Peter Lukavsky (peter.lukavsky@ceitec.muni.cz) till December 31st 2019. Candidates considered for the second round of interview will be informed via email.

Information about Brno, Czech Republic

• The capital of South Moravian Region and the second largest city in the Czech Republic with a population of almost 400,000 people
• Modern, dynamic and fast growing centre of industry, trade, science, research and innovation with business incubators and centres of excellence in science
• A city of universities with more than 86,000 students
• More than 10,000 researchers; 2,200 IF publications/year; 600+ PhD graduates/year,
• 500 mil. EUR of R&D investment per year, more than 350 companies with in-house R&D,
• City of Gregor Mendel, the founder of genetics; the prestigious Mendel Lectures series takes place in Brno since 2003 (lectures of the world´s top scientists, including Nobel Prize winners),

For further information about:

• CEITEC, please visit www.ceitec.eu
• CEITEC Welcome Office, please visit http://www.ceitec.eu/ceitec-welcome-office/t1137
• Masaryk University, please visit www.muni.cz
• Brno, please visit http://www2.brno.cz/index.php?lan=en&nav01=20608&nav02=20617