Overview

We are looking for a research assistant/technician to join the group of Iva Mozgová, https://mozgovalab.umbr.cas.cz/ at the Biology Centre CAS in České Budějovice, CZ. We are an international research group with interest in the function and evolution of the Polycomb Repressive Complexes (PRC). Our main focus is understanding PRC2 function in plant growth and vegetative development and its evolution in the green lineage. We combine methods of molecular biology, biochemistry, plant physiology and bioinformatics.

Competitive candidates:

  • have a MSc degree in biology – molecular biology, plant sciences or related
  • have previous experience with work using plant or algal models
  • have an excellent knowledge of English
  • have good communication skills and are able to work in an international team and collaborate with other researchers and students
  • have excellent organisational skills
  • have an active attitude to problem-solving

We offer:

  • research assistant/technician position with tentative possibility to pursue PhD
  • starting date immediately (ASAP)
  • participation in cutting-edge research projects
  • access to the state-of-the-art research infrastructure & equipment
  • 5 weeks of paid holiday yearly, subsidized lunches in our own canteen
  • pension insurance contribution, support of leisure sport & cultural activities
  • full health insurance and social security, student benefits for PhD students
  • free Czech language classes, professional trainings and mentoring programme
  • concessionary services at the contractual operator and bank
  • campus-based daycare for employees’ children from the age of 1 year
  • welcome service and further support for foreigners (HR Award)
  • English speaking, friendly & stimulating international working environment
  • work-life balance in a middle-sized university city offering options for various activities
  • working in a stable, prestigious research institution of international importance

About the employer:

The Biology Centre is located in České Budějovice (max. 2 hours south of the capital Prague), a safe middle-sized city with ca. 100K inhabitants, relaxed atmosphere, historical centre and a breathtaking countryside around providing numerous opportunities for research and leisure activities. It has a growing international expert community at the Biology Centre CAS and the neighbouring University of South Bohemia. Check out our Guide for Expats (https://www.bc.cas.cz/en/employees/) to read about life in the city and the Czech Republic.

The Biology Centre holds the HR Award. Our selection process is transparent, open, non-discriminating and fair. For more information about the researchers recruitment policy at our institution, see our OTM-R (https://www.bc.cas.cz/en/employees/candidates/otm-r/). We provide our employees from abroad with welcome service (visa application, administration, relocation & settlement support).

How to apply:

Please submit your (1) motivation letter and (2) CV including contacts of two referees via the REPLY button at the end of our official website https://jobs.bc.cas.cz/en/detail/279 by February 04, 2026.

Informal inquiries can be directed to Dr Iva Mozgová (iva.mozgova@umbr.cas.cz).

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