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Bursar of the Faculty of Science, Masaryk University announces an open competition for the position

Postdoc in Dynamics of telomere proteins

Workplace: Department of National Center for Biomolecular Research, Faculty of Science, Masaryk University, Czech Republic

Type of Contract: temporary position with 1 year contract (with possible extension), non-academic

Working Hours: 1,0 FTE (full-time employment of 40 hours per week)

Expected Start Date: 01.10.2025 or negotiable with respect to immigration timelines for non EU candidates

Number of Open Positions: 1

Application Deadline: 13.08.2025

EU Researcher Profile: R2

About the Workplace

Masaryk University is modern, dynamic and the most attractive university in the Czech Republic with ten faculties, more than 7 000 staff and 33 000 students, a wide range of research areas and a strong international position. We are the largest academic employer in the South Moravian Region.

Faculty of Science MU, a holder of the HR Excellence in Research Award by the European Commission, is a research-oriented faculty, offering university education (Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degree programs) closely linked to both primary and applied research and high school teaching of the following sciences: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Earth sciences. We are the most productive scientific unit of the Masaryk University generating around 40 % of MU research results.

National Centre for Biomolecular Research at the Faculty of Science MU is focused on the study of bio(macro)molecules at the atomic level using experimental and computational methods. Equipment for nuclear magnetic resonance, crystallography, study of biomolecular interactions, genomics and proteomics is available. The department has access to powerful computational capacities used for computational chemistry, bioinformatics and chemoinformatics. The department also provides teaching and training of bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral students in study programs focused on bioinformatics, biomolecular chemistry, experimental plant biology, genomics and proteomics, and life sciences.

Job Description

Key Duties:

  • Research in the field of telomere biology with a focus on telomere protein dynamics
  • Development of methods for the characterization of proteins involved in the definition of chromatin structure
  • Teaching of courses focused on biophysical approaches for the study of biomolecular interactions for Biochemistry and related study programs
  • Creating study materials in Czech and English languages
  • Contribution to the development of curricula in Genomics and Proteomics and popularization of science
  • Supervision of Bachelor’s and Master’s students
  • Active participation in scientific conferences, meetings, and presentation of research results

Skills and Qualifications

The applicant must have:

  • PhD degree in Biochemistry, Genomics and Proteomics, or Molecular Biology
  • Teaching experience: at least 2 years of active teaching in the fields of Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, or related fields
  • Good communication skills (oral and written) in English and Czech – ability to teach and lecture in Czech and English language
  • Proven experience in the field of chromatin structure and dynamics demonstrated by publications in high-quality international journals
  • Publication activity: at least 3 publications in impact journals, total citations more than 50
  • Experience with molecular biology methods for recombinant protein preparation and their production
  • Advanced experience with Fluorescence microscopy, targeted gene editing using CRISPR-Cas9, programming skills and advanced image data analysis
  • Experience with research and development in an international team

Informal inquiries about the position can be sent to Mgr. Veronika Papoušková, Ph.D., e-mail papouskova@ncbr.muni.cz, tel. 549494615.

We Offer

  • An interesting and creative job in a dynamically-expanding and prestigious university area
  • Professional growth and continuing education opportunities
  • Flexible working hours and occasional home office to support personal needs in family and career compatibility
  • Employee benefits such as 6 weeks of paid vacation per year, pension insurance contribution/long-term investment product/nursery/children´s group allowance, a financial meal allowance, Multisport card, psychological counselling, vaccinations free of charge, discounted language courses, exclusive mobile tariff offer by Vodafone)
  • Opportunity to work and live in a modern and dynamic city (for more information on costs of living, you can refer to Numbeo)
  • Welcome Office provides support with your relocation to Brno
    Application Process

The application shall be submitted online by 13.08.2025 via an e-application

https://www.muni.cz/o-univerzite/kariera-na-mu/volna-mista/79671

The candidate shall provide following:

  • Structured CV
  • Cover letter describing candidate’s research interest and experience
  • Summary of research outputs and publications
  • Names and contact details of at least 2 references.

After submitting your application successfully, you will receive an automatic confirmation email from jobs.muni.cz.

Selection Process

Received applications will be considered carefully in line with principles of the EU Charter and Code for Researchers. Selection criteria: (i) meeting qualification requirements described above, (ii) all required documents provided.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a personal or online interview.

The Faculty Recruitment Policy (OTM-R) can be seen here.

Faculty of Science, Masaryk University is an equal opportunity employer. We support diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Visit our Career page.

We are looking forward to hearing from you!

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