Postdoctoral Researcher / Junior Scientist, molecular Biology and Medicine
- Employer
- MASARYK UNIVERSITY
- Location
- Brno, Czech Republic
- Closing date
- 5 Mar 2025
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- Academic Discipline
- Biological Sciences, Clinical, Pre-clinical & Health, Life sciences, Medicine & Dentistry
- Job Type
- Academic Posts, Postdocs, Research Related, Other Research Related
- Contract Type
- Fixed Term
- Hours
- Full Time
Department: Štěpánka Vaňáčová Research Group – Central European Institute of Technology
Deadline: 5 Mar 2025
Start date: Initial start date is April 1st 2025
Job type: full-time
Job field: Science and research
Postdoctoral Researcher / Junior Scientist
Job field: Science and research, molecular biology and medicine
Postdoctoral position to study RNA modifications and search for RNA-based technological applications
Central European Institute of Technology of Masaryk University (CEITEC MU)
Brno, Czech Republic | www.ceitec.eu
About this position
Applications are invited for a 3-5 year junior research position in the research group of Prof. Štěpánka Vaňáčová, Ph.D. to join the RNA4T project - RNA for Therapy, reg. number CZ.02.01.01/00/22_008/0004575, ” in Programme Johannes Amos Comenius (Czech Republic - The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports, co-funded by the European Union.
We are an international team studying the mechanisms of posttranscriptional RNA processing and modifications (PTM) in cellular homeostasis. You will join our efforts to uncover the role of PTMs in cellular division, transformation and in developing new RNA-based tools. Specific focus will be on T-lymphocyte biology and selected tumors. RNA4T is a collaborative project with the Weizmann Institute, Israel; the European Molecular Biology Laboratory, EU; the University of Edinburgh, UK, and other relevant partners.
The researcher will have opportunity to use a wide range of techniques (CRISPR-based genome editing, and/or RNA targeting, high-throughput screens, protein-protein and nucleic acid-protein interaction methods, small compound screens, ribosome profiling, structural analyses, etc. and have access to state-of-the-art core facilities located on the campus (genomic, transcriptomics, bioinformatics, imaging, live-cell imaging, biophysical interactions, CryoEM facility, etc.).
Requirements:
- Ph.D. degree
- Strong expertise in at least one of the following specializations: molecular biology/biochemistry/organic chemistry/bioinformatics
- Experience in RNA/DNA manipulations, human cell culture, protein isolation and characterization, or high-throughput studies such as transcriptomics, proteomics or nucleic acid-protein interactions is highly welcome
- Good oral and written communication skills in English
- Creative practical lab experience
- Independence, accountability, and reliability
- Good communication and organizational skills
- Research/study history outside the Czech Republic for at least 2 years in the past 5 years is welcome
We offer:
- Young, enthusiastic, and progressive scientific team of biologists and biochemists
- An attractive salary and benefits package (6 weeks of paid holiday, financial meal contribution, MU canteens, retirement contribution, multisport card, and sports lessons directly at the campus, unique employee bank products)
- Health insurance and complete benefits package contribution to supplementary pension insurance, and contribution to sports/culture/ leisure time
- Financial support for parents with young children
- State-of-the-art instrumentation and facilities
- Background of a recognized and successful institution with a supportive and international working environment
- Environment promoting interdisciplinarity in research
- Support for further education and professional development
- Support of administrative departments (including grant office)
- Support with relocation (welcome office services)
Additional information:
Start date: Initial start date is April 1st 2025 but the starting date can be adjusted based on the selected candidate availability.
Job type: full–time
Duration: Initial full-time fixed-term contract for one year, with the possibility of extension up to five years
Application deadline: 5.3. 2025 or until the position is filled
Applications, including a CV, a brief motivation letter, and contacts for at least two references, should be sent via e-application.
Suitable candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview. Please note that if you are not contacted within 5 weeks, we have given preference to candidates who more closely meet the criteria. Thank you for your understanding.
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