24 Jan 2024
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
Biology Centre CAS- Research Field
Biological sciences » Biology- Researcher Profile
Leading Researcher (R4)- Country
Czech Republic- Application Deadline
21 Feb 2024 - 00:00 (Europe/Prague)- Type of Contract
Temporary- Job Status
Full-time- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
Biology Centre, Czech Academy of Sciences is a research center with a strong tradition in biosciences, focused on complex ecological, evolutionary & developmental aspects of life. We are looking for a junior researcher to join the Institute of Parasitology, one of the BC institutes, as a group leader for the Laboratory of Evolution of Macromolecular Complexes. The Institute of Parasitology (https://www.paru.cas.cz/en/ ) is one of the largest European centers of parasitological research and provides all state-of-the-art facilities required to undertake a multi-disciplinary repertoire of methods for research at the organismal, cellular and molecular level.
The key duties are to develop a basic research program in the field of molecular, cellular or structural biology of parasitic and free-living protists, consistent with the individual’s area of expertise. The candidate should have a strong record of research accomplishment focused on molecular and structural biology, protein structure modeling, phylogenetics and evolution. Promising candidates should have led nationally or internationally funded projects, and have a commitment to developing collaborative international research programs. Anticipated duties and responsibilities include further developing excellence in science in the relevant field, involving and attracting graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.
Requirements
- Research Field
- Biological sciences » Biology
- Education Level
- PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
• PhD certificate and relevant international research experience
• Demonstrated promising track record based on publications in molecular evolution, phylogenetics, structural biology of protein complexes
• Demonstrated capacity to acquire competitive funding from governmental and/or commercial funding sources
Additional Information
Benefits
• 5 weeks of paid holiday yearly (for 1 FTE)
• Subsidized lunches in our own canteen
• Standard health insurance and social security
• Benefits from Social fund
• Daycares for children from 1 – 6 years old
• Working in a stable, prestigious research institution of international importance
• Welcome service and further support for foreigners (HR Award)
• Friendly & stimulating international working environment
• Work-life balance in a middle-sized university city offering options for outdoor, sport & cultural activities
• Free language classes (Czech for foreigners, English for Czechs)
• Opportunity to take part in mentoring programmes as a mentor or a mentee
• Concessionary services at the contractual operator and bank
Selection process
The Biology Centre of the Czech Academy of Sciences holds the HR Award. Our selection process meets European standards for recruitment of researchers (https://www.bc.cas.cz/en/employees/candidates/otm-r/ ) and we provide our employees from abroad with welcome service (visa application, administration, relocation & settlement support). Gender equality plan (https://www.bc.cas.cz/en/about-us/gender-equality ) has been accepted in 2022.
Please submit your CV (max 4 pages) and a motivation letter with detailed description of planned research for the next 5 years (max 4 pages), in a single pdf file via our official website (see Where to apply).
For additional information please contact Dr. Alena Zíková: [email protected]
Additional comments
• Three-year position with extension of employment based on evaluation
• Competitive start-up based on negotiation
• Office and large laboratory space (wet lab, computer lab, TC culture etc.)
• Full access to central research infrastructure and equipment
• Opportunity to supervise PhD, MSc & BSc students of the Faculty of Science, University of South Bohemia (same campus)
• Professional career development opportunities
Interviews with selected applicants will be held in March 2024.
The Biology Centre is located in České Budějovice (2 hours south of the capital Prague), a middle-sized city with ca. 100K inhabitants, relaxed atmosphere, over 750 years of tradition and a breathtaking countryside around. Both the town and the surrounding countryside provide numerous opportunities for research and leisure activities. There is also a growing international expert community at the Biology Centre CAS (BC CAS ) and the University of South Bohemia (USB ). In addition, the living costs are still low by international standards. Check out our Guide for Expats (https://www.bc.cas.cz/en/employees ) to read about life in the city and the Czech Republic.
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Biology Centre CAS
- Country
- Czech Republic
- City
- České Budějovice
- Postal Code
- 37005
- Street
- Branišovská 31
- Geofield
Where to apply
- Website
https://jobs.bc.cas.cz/en/detail/187
Contact
- State/Province
České Budějovice- City
České Budějovice- Website
http://www.bc.cas.cz/en/homepage/- Street
Branišovská 31- Postal Code
37005
STATUS: EXPIRED
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