Department Richard Štefl Research Group – Central European Institute of Technology
Deadline 23 Apr 2021
Start date negotiable

E-APPLICATION

The Director of Central European Institute of Technology (CEITEC MU) opens a position PostDoc – Group of Dr. Richard Stefl

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/).

One PostDoc (1.0 FTE) position is available in the research group of Dr. Richard Stefl (http://stefl-lab.ceitec.cz; CEITEC, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic) to participate in research focused on the crosstalk between transcription and DNA repair. We are seeking a person with strong emphasis on expertise in biochemical and molecular biology techniques (designing and conducting complex biochemical assays, design of strategies for protein purification, work with insect and mammalian tissue culture), and with proven record of work in primarily DNA repair and/or transcription fields. The group includes a technician and a staff scientist to assist with routine laboratory tasks.

Research will be conducted at CEITEC located in the life science campus of Masaryk University (Brno, Bohunice, https://www.ceitec.eu/).

Description of the position

The prospective candidate will take part in the research of the group. Their main task will be to work independently on research focused on complex understanding of the role of helicases in suppressing R-loop formation in cells. This will involve purification of human proteins from insect and/or human cell-lines at quality suitable for structural analyses, on top of thorough biochemical characterisation.

Prospective candidates should fulfil the following criteria:

• High motivation, flexibility, and self-driven interest to learn new things
• PhD molecular biology, biochemistry or relate fields of life sciences received within the last 7 years
• Published in impactful journals in the field, corresponding to given stage of career demonstrating creativity and scientific quality
• Conducted research activity outside of Czechia for at least two consecutive years, or received PhD (or equivalent) abroad
• Experience in working in DNA repair/and or transcription fields
• Experience in molecular biology and biochemistry techniques (from molecular cloning to protein purification), as well as work with tissue culture (insect, and mammalian cell lines)
• Good English language skills – spoken and written
• Computer literacy (MS Office)

Desirable but not required:

• Motivated person with collaborative mind set
• Willingness to engage in the life of academic community

What we offer?

• A flexible working schedule
• Interesting position in a dynamically expanding research institute
• An attractive salary and benefits package (6 weeks of paid holiday, meal tickets, MU canteens, retirement contribution)
• Background of a recognised and successful institution with supportive and international working environment
• Environment promoting interdisciplinarity and intersectorality of research
• In house core facilities
• Support of administrative departments (including grant office service)
• Support with the relocation process (welcome office service)

Anticipated start date: as soon as possible but open to negotiation

Application including CV, a scanned copy of the PhD diploma or an official letter certifying submission of a doctoral thesis for thesis defence and the planned defence date, a brief motivation letter, and contact details to three references should be sent by e-application available on https://www.muni.cz/en/about-us/careers/vacancies/61854. 

In case of any troubles with filling the e-application, please contact: Veronika Slezáková (veronika.slezakova@ceitec.muni.cz). 

Electronic application deadline is 23 April 2021. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview by the Recruitment Committee.

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)
• Quality of life index in 2016

For further information about:

• CEITEC, please visit www.ceitec.eu
• CEITEC Welcome Office, please visit https://www.ceitec.eu/welcome-office/t9938
• Masaryk University, please visit www.muni.cz
• Brno, please visit http://www2.brno.cz/index.php?lan=en&nav01=20608&nav02=20617