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Senior Researcher

Employer
MASARYK UNIVERSITY
Location
Brno, Czech Republic
Closing date
13 Dec 2024

Department: Martin Lysák Research Group – Central European Institute of Technology
Deadline: 19 Dec 2023
Start date: upon agreement
Job type: full-time
Job field: Science and research

Central European Institute of Technology of Masaryk University (CEITEC MU)

Brno, Czech Republic | www.ceitec.eu

We are the Czech Republic’s flagship basic research institute based at Masaryk University. Our modern in-house core facilities, which provide open access to the latest technologies and expertise, currently support more than 500 researchers from over 35 countries, who are together pushing the boundaries of knowledge in the areas of structural biology, molecular medicine, genomics and proteomics of plant systems, and neuroscience.

CEITEC MU is a proud holder of the European Commission’s HR Excellence in Research Award. We were the first research institution in the Czech Republic that secured one of the top places in the Company of the Year: Equal Opportunities 2020 competition.

See what onboarding at CEITEC MU looks like here.

About the position:

Applications are invited for a senior research position in the research group of prof. Martin Lysak to join Tangenc project New Insights for Next-generation Crops, reg. number CZ.02.01.01/00/22_008/0004581.

The researcher will participate in the implementation of the research plan No. 4 of the project within activities 4.5 and 4.6 under the leadership of prof. Mgr. Martin Lysák, Ph.D., DSc. M. Lysák (MU-MEC) is one of the world leaders in the study of the dynamics of postpolyploid diploidization of the genome, including chromosomal rearrangements and centromere reduction (i.e. the formation of evolutionarily new centromeres) using modern comparative cytogenomics.

You have (necessary competencies):

We are looking for highly motivated researcher able to work independently yet open to frequent interactions within our research team.

  • ​​Senior researcher - 7 years have elapsed since the award of his/her Ph.D. degree or equivalent (equivalent to ISCED level 8). This period may be extended by maternity and parental leave, long-term illness (more than 90 days), caring for a family member (more than 90 days), pre-attestation training and military service. 
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Motivated and have a collaborative mindset
  • Good English language – spoken and written

We are offering:

  • Medical insurance
  • 6 weeks of paid holiday
  • Contribution to a pension scheme
  • Flat-rate meal contributions
  • A multisport card and sports lessons directly at the campus
  • Reduced prices for mobile operator tariffs
  • Special employee bank products

What else you need to know:

Application deadline: December 19

Expected start date: upon agreement

Hours: full time

Applications including a CV, a brief motivation letter, and contacts for at least two references should be sent via e-application below the advertisement.

Prof. Dr. Martin A. Lysak

CEITEC - Central European Institute of Technology
Masaryk University
Kamenice 5, building E26
CZ-62500 Brno
Czech Republic

http://www.plantcytogenomics.org/
http://www.ceitec.eu/

E-mail martin.lysak@ceitec.muni.cz

Tel. (+420) 549 494 154

In the case of any difficulties filling out the e-application, please contact lenka.divinova@ceitec.muni.cz

If you do not receive an invitation for a job interview within 4 weeks after submitting your CV, we have given priority to other candidates in the first round of the selection process.

In justified cases, the job announcer can extend, interrupt or cancel the selection procedure.

Still hesitating whether to join us?

We value our employees, and we support them from their very first day at CEITEC. We are an inclusive, equal opportunity employer and offer a highly collaborative, collegial and family-friendly, international working environment with relocation assistance through our Welcome Office. The selected candidate will become a part of the CEITEC scientific community with access to in-house core facilities and professional administrative support. You will become part of an international team of experts in their fields, who together contribute to improving human life and health. Have a look at what your potential peers say about working at CEITEC MU.

Brno is a lively city surrounded by beautiful countryside. It is a top destination for many educated expatriates working in the areas of science and technology. Brno is located in the heart of Europe and offers a great standard of living.

For more information about the recruitment process, refer to CEITEC MU Recruitment Policy.  

For more information about our career system, refer to CEITEC MU Career System.

For more information about onboarding process, refer to a short video.

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