13. 2. 2026
Institute of Microbiology of the CAS
The Institute of Microbiology of the Czech Academy of Sciences (IMIC CAS) represents the largest scientific body extensively exploring life cycles, molecular mechanisms and regulatory systems of various microorganisms such as bacteria, yeast, fungi and algae as well as mammalian cell lines with respect to basic research questions as well as their prospective practical exploitation in medicine and industry.
IMIC in numbers
Multidisciplinary research
Our mission is to develop modern trends in contemporary microbiology. We offer an inspiring environment for students and professionals with a wide range of study programs and career opportunities. We are open to experienced scientists as well as postdoctoral researchers and doctoral students from abroad.
700
employees
26
laboratories
160+
research projects
1962
year of foundation
Latest publications
Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. 2025; 183(September 2025); 104361
Killing Anopheles stephensi mosquitoes by selective triketone inhibitors of 4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase depends on a high protein meal
Microbiome. 2025; 14(1); 20
Transcriptome-guided discovery of novel plant-associated genes in a rhizosphere Pseudomonas
Nature Microbiology. 2025; 10(12); 3059-3068