Join our international team of more than 500 researchers and take advantage of the state-of-the-art facilities at the Institute of Microbiology of the Czech Academy of Sciences. As part of our new four-year research grant funded by the Czech Ministry of Education (Johannes Amos Comenius Program), the Laboratory of Structural Biology and Cell Signaling of the Institute of Microbiology is opening a new postdoc position focused on development of mass spectrometry affinity workflows. The laboratory is in the new research center Biocev in Vestec near Prague.
Job description
- Planning and conducting laboratory experiments
- Analyzing and interpreting data
- Writing research papers and assisting with patents and grant proposals
- Presenting results at conferences
- Coordinating a small working team of 2-3 students
Requirements
- Ph.D. or equivalent in analytical chemistry or related fields relevant to modern mass spectrometry obtained no more than 5 years ago
- Experience in mass spectrometry and analytical chemistry
- Knowledge of protein workflows and photochemistry
- Good communication skills, motivation for teamwork
- Flexible and independent way of organizing work with clear focus on science. The successful candidate will enjoy working in a collaborative team but must be highly motivated and work independently.
- Excellent command of English is required. Minimum knowledge of Czech or Slovak is an advantage
We offer
- Salary according to IMIC salary tables and grant guidelines
- Fully covered health insurance and contributions to the social security system
- Flexible working hours
- 30 days of paid vacation
- Contribution from the social security system (Meal Allowance, Cafeteria, MultiSport card, contribution to pension credit insurance, to vaccination, summer activities for children etc.)
- Opportunity for further education (language and specialized courses)
Additional information
The application should include a CV, information on previous publication activity and experience with grant projects, a motivation letter and contact details of at least two referees.
Please submit your application to email: and make sure to include this identification code: Postdoc.5.2025.MBU, as it is essential for processing your application.
Deadline: 5/6/2025
How to apply
