Department: Petr Těšina Research Group – Central European Institute of Technology

Deadline: 30 Sep 2025

Start date: Q4 2025/Q1 2026 or to be negotiated

Job type: full-time

Job field: Science and research

Come to CEITEC MU in Brno and join us!

We are passionate structural biologists at CEITEC looking for 

Postdoctoral Researcher

in human translation control

About this position: 

We're are looking for a new post-doctoral team member, who will investigate structures of ribosomal complexes involved in human translation control. Our lab is equipped with state-of-the-art cryo-EM instruments, available at our in-house core facility. Plus, we've recently secured substantial third-party funding, including an ERC Starting Grant and an EMBO Installation Grant, ensuring robust support for our research endeavors.

Are you a creative, independent and driven individual with strong research experience in structural biology and translation and documented research experience related to this position? Let us know about you!

The ideal candidate profile: 

Must-have: 

A PhD degree or equivalent in structural biology, biochemistry, molecular biology or related field Expertise in cryo-EM or cryo-ET, structural biology, human tissue culture work or translation is strong plus as well as programming skills A publication record in peer-reviewed journals Interpersonal skills required to supervise junior members of the research group Fluency in English (spoken and written)

Nice-to-have: 

Good communication and interpersonal skills Motivation and a collaborative mindset

What we provide to you: 

Full-time contract with an attractive ERC-funded salary Individual fellowship application support Flexible working hours

• EMBO support for further education and professional development: meeting grants, lab visiting fellowships, interview support, EMBL core facility access, bridging funds

Open access to CEITEC MU core facilities with state-of-the-art equipment and experienced staff Benefits package: 6 weeks of paid holiday, medical insurance, financial contribution to meal and kindergarten/pension scheme and Multisport card, mental health care, sports lessons directly at the campus  Kindergarten Elánek close to the 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: 30.09.2025, interviews are held throughout the entire selection process

Start date: Q4 2025 / Q1 2026  or to be negotiated

Applications, including a CV, motivation letter, list of publications, and contacts for at least two references should be sent an e-application below. 

For any questons or issues with the e-application, please contact Lenka Divinová (lenka.divinova@ceitec.muni.cz)