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Scientific position PhD student

Career

Laboratory of Microbial Genetics and Gene Expression

Job description

The person will work on a project titled “Novel Mechanisms of antibiotic resistance in bacteria“, defining so far-unknown mechanisms by which bacteria fight against antibiotics, and which we have already uncovered in our laboratory.

For example, of our research on this topic see e. g.:

Nat Commun. 2024 Oct 9;15(1):8740

FEMS Microbiol Rev. 2023 Nov 1;47(6):fuac051

The person will enter the PhD program at the affiliated Faculty of Science of Charles University – this is a formal requirement, 100 % of the work will be done at the Institute of Microbiology.

The position is initially planned for four years, depending on performance and progress of the project.

Requirements

  • Msc degree in biology (at the time of starting the position – i. e. in October).
  • Enthusiasm for science and eagerness to learn
  • Excellent work ethics
  • Good team-work skills

We offer

  • 6 weeks of vacation
  • Flexible start time
  • Contributions from the social fund (meal vouchers, Flexi Pass, MultiSport, pension plan contribution, vaccination, children’s recreation, etc.)
  • Support for further education (language and professional courses, Ph.D. studies)
  • Young, dynamic, supportive team

Additional information

Start date: October 2025

How to apply

The application should include a CV and a cover letter. For more information and to submit applications: Libor Krasny:

Deadline: 15/3/2025