Postdoctoral Researcher / Junior Scientist

Masarykova univerzita

Brno, Jihomoravský
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Postdoctoral Researcher / Junior ScientistJob field: Science and research, molecular biology and medicinePostdoctoral position to study RNA modifications and search for RNA-based technological applicationsCentral European Institute of Technology of Masaryk University (CEITEC MU)Brno, Czech Republic |About the 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 the 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
We also welcome applications from bioinformatics experts with strong background in statistics
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 highly preferred

We offer:

Young, enthusiastic, and progressive scientific team of biologists and biochemists
An attractive salary and benefits package: 6 weeks of paid holiday, medical insurance, financial contribution to meal and kindergarten/pension scheme
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

before arrival and support - seminars, workshops, conferences, lectures, training, family gatheringAdditional information:Start date: initial start date is May 1st 2024 or upon agreementJob type: full-timeDuration: initial full-time fixed-term contract for one year, with the possibility of extension up to five yearsApplication deadline: April 15th or until the position is filledApplications, including a CV, a brief motivation letter, and contacts for at least two references, should be sent directly to: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.CEITEC MU is a proud holder of the European Commission's . We were the first research institution in the Czech Republic that secured one of the top places in the competition.See what onboarding at CEITEC MU looks like .Still hesitating whether to join us?For more information about the recruitment process, refer to .For more information about our career system, refer to .For more information about onboarding process, refer to a .How to write a CV and prepare for an interviewContactsNews© 2024You are running an old browser version. We recommend updating your browser to its latest version.

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