Department: Helene Robert Boisivon Research Group – Central European Institute of Technology
Deadline: 30 Jun 2024
Start date: September 1st, 2024, or upon agreement
Job type: part-time
Job field: Science and research

Come to CEITEC MU in Brno and join us!

We are passionate molecular biologists at CEITEC looking for Research Specialist WP5

Research Position for Hormonal Crosstalk in the Plant Development Group

About this position:

Applications are invited for a 3–4-year research position in the research group of Helene Robert Boisivon, Ph.D., to join the TowArds Next GENeration Crops (TANGENC) project, reg. number CZ.02.01.01/00/22_008/0004581, in Programme Johannes Amos Comenius (Czech Republic - The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports, co-funded by the European Union).

Our research aims at understanding the effects of endogenous and environmental regulators on plant morphogenesis and seed formation. We perform this work on two plant models: Arabidopsis thaliana and Brassica napus. Our objectives are to identify the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying the regulation of hormonal pathways during seed production.

The researcher will be mainly involved in research activities within work package NO.5 – EDITING (New breeding techniques for crop improvement). H. Robert Boisivon and her group will participate in Brassica transformation and the improvement of gene delivery and genome editing in selected dicots.

The research group will be involved in project activities 5.8 Hormonal perception, root system development, and plant immunity and 5.9 Control of the transition to the reproduction stage, tolerance of sexual organs to heat and drought.

Research Specialist will participate in developing molecular tools and protocols for genome editing, transformation, and plant regeneration.

The ideal candidate profile:

Must have:

• Must be in active PhD studies no later than the date of starting the position
• Strong expertise in at least one of the following specializations
• Good oral and written communication skills in English
• Creative, practical lab experience
• Independence, accountability, and reliability

Nice to have:

• Good communication and organizational skills

We provide:

• Open access to CEITEC MU core facilities with state-of-the-art equipment and experienced staff
• Part-time (0,5 FTE) fixed-term contract for one year, with the possibility of extension
• An attractive salary condition (XY PROJECT financed)
• Flexible working hours and remote work
• Support for further education and professional development
• Benefits package: 6 weeks of paid holiday, medical insurance, financial contribution to meal and kindergarten/pension scheme, Multisport card, mental health care, sports lessons directly at the campus
• Kindergarten Elánek in Campus
• Support in these areas:
  • Welcome Office service before and after arrival
  • Grant Office support
  • Postdoc Peer Committee
  • CEITEC events – workshops, conferences, lectures, training, family gathering etc.

How to apply?

Application deadline: 30.06.2024 or until the postion is filled

Start date: September 1st, 2024, or upon agreement

Applications, including a CV, motivation letter, list of publications, and contacts for at least two references should be sent directly to helene.robert.boisivon@ceitec.muni.cz or via e-application HERE.

Any troubles with the e-application, please contact Lenka Divinová (lenka.divinova@ceitec.muni.cz)