Department: Department of Biology – Faculty of Medicine
Deadline: 10 Jan 2025
Start date: December 2024 or later upon agreement
Job type: full-time
Job field: Science and research

The faculty Bursar of the MU Faculty of Medicine announces a selection procedure for the position of

Postdoc in The Novel Mechanisms in Skeletogenesis at the Department of Biology, MED MUNI

The project and responsibilities

The bone formation and skeletogenesis are complex processes many aspects of which are not understood. In order to produce treatments for developmental and aging bone disorders, we need to uncover molecular mechanisms that are involved. The selected applicant will lead a project on mechanisms GRK2 kinase uses to produce and maintain healthy skeleton. This project will involve conditional mouse models, ex-vivo explants and cellular models; the approaches will comprise mainly morphological and histological analysis of the mouse skeletal tissues, establishment of primary cultures, and cell signaling experiments. Beyond the research tools and technology available in the lab and the hosting department, they will have access to the state-of-the-art instrumentation and services at the MUNI University campus core facilities. They will also participate in projects of other group members, including PhD and master students.

Our published work: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Michaela-Bosakova

Qualifications:

• PhD degree in the field of developmental biology, cell biology or similar
• Significant, published experience with histology techniques
• Hands-on experience with cell cultures and/or cell signaling is a great advantage
• Ability to work independently allied with a strong team spirit, scientific creativity, and motivation
• Good communication in English

We offer:

• Full-time, fully-funded position for 1.5 years (with a possibility of extension)
• Gross monthly salary of 50,000-75,000 CZK (based on experience)
• Possibility of scientific exchange at the collaborating labs at the University of Virginia, USA; the Cancer Research Institute Oslo, Norway; and Sorbone Université, France
• International environment of the team and department
• Access to excellent core facilities at the MUNI University campus
• MED MUNI benefits (pension fund contribution, six weeks of vacation, meal allowance...)

Workplace: University campus, Department of Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, Kamenice 5, 625 00 Brno, Czech Republic
Start of work: December 2024 or upon agreement
The deadline to apply is  January 10, 2025

How to apply?

Please use the "E-Application" link below. After submitting your application, you will receive an automatic confirmation via email.
For more information about the position, contact Dr. Michaela Bosakova (bosakovam@med.muni.cz).

The applicant shall submit:

• CV, including a full publication list and e-mail contacts of the PhD supervisor and one more referee
• Motivation letter
• PhD thesis (.pdf file)
• PhD diploma (scan)