Třeboň | Centrum ALGATECH – Mikrobiologický ústav AV ČR, v.v.i.
We are seeking a motivated postdoctoral researcher to join our team at the ALGATECH Centre, Institute of Microbiology of the Czech Academy of Sciences (IMIC). The successful candidate will work on a project investigating how bacteria contributes to the carbon cycle from a multidisciplinary approach. This is a full-time position (100% FTE) with a duration of two years.
Who are we?
The ALGATECH Centre is a branch of the Institute of Microbiology of the Czech Academy of Sciences (IMIC), located in Třeboň. Situated beside the scenic Svět pond, we focus on research into phototrophic organisms. Our centre hosts several internationally recognised research groups, a high proportion of international researchers, and offers a friendly, collegial working environment with English as the primary language.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Integrate ecological and meta-omics approaches to understand the role of bacteria the carbon cycle
- Conduct environmental sampling in freshwater lakes, ponds and reservoirs
- Conduct laboratory experiments assessing microbial respiration
- Analyse abundances of phototrophic organisms using epifluorescence microscopy
- Learn to prepare samples for mass spectrometry analysis, metagenomics and metatranscriptomics
- Assess diversity and community dynamics of phototrophic organisms
- Study the impact of eutrophication in the bacterial community
- Collaborate with the international project teams for data analysis and publication of results
Requirements
- PhD in ecology, limnology, microbiology, or a related field
- Strong knowledge of microbial ecology and bioinformatics
- Experience with laboratory culture, microscopy, and aquatic experiments
- Ability to plan and execute controlled lab experiments
- Familiarity with data analysis and scientific writing
- Excellent communication skills in English
- Diligent and independent scientific criteria
We offer
- Work in a stimulating environment and an outstanding scientific institution in an international project that involves laboratories in Poland, Czechia, Germany and others
- 6 weeks of vacation
- Opportunities for professional development and language courses
- Starting salary equivalent to 55,000 Kč Gross (1 FTE)
- Attendance to international conferences
- Social funds and pension insurance
Additional information
Starting date:July 2026
Please submit your structured CV including list of publications, motivation letter and contacts of two referees via e-mail
Interviews with selected applicants will be held in late June 2026.
Please submit your application to email: and make sure to include this identification code: Postdoc.7.2026.MBU, as it is essential for processing your application.
Application deadline: 05/07/2026
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