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Postdoc Research Fellow / Junior Researcher

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The Dean of the Faculty of Science of the University of Ostrava announces a job vacancy

  • Postdoc Research Fellow/Junior Researcher

Department of Biology and Ecology – Project: OP VVV – Centrum výzkumu patogenity a virulence parazitů/Centre for research of pathogenicity and virulence of parasites, Reg. No. CZ.02.1.01/0.0/0.0/16-019/0000759

Type of systemised position

  • Postdoc I / Researcher II

Expected Start Date

  • September 1st, 2021

Estimated Amount of Work

  • 40%

Contract of employment

  • Fixed-term contract (12-month duration)

Wage Conditions

  • According to the Internal Wage Regulations of UO

We offer:

  • 6 weeks of annual leave
  • 5 sick days

Language in Which the Selection Process Will Be Conducted

  • Czech and English

Qualifications

  • PhD degree in biology or related field
  • Previous expertise in molecular and cell biology research, at least 10 publications in impact-factor journals
  • Expertise in bioinformatics is welcome
  • Work/research experience gained in a research institution outside of the Czech Republic for the total duration of at least one year is required
  • English language competency, B2 level (active knowledge - both written and spoken)
  • Knowledge of other languages gain advantage
  • EU research level: R2 Recognized
  • Ability and willingness to work in a team

Job Description

  • Complex characterization of selected organellar proteins of protists
  • Preparation of DNA constructs, gene expression in heterologous systems, advanced microscopy, cell fractionation, processing of proteomic data, bioinformatics analyses of protein families
  • Preparation of publications

List of Documents Required from the Applicant

For further information, please contact prof. Marek Eliáš, Ph.D. ().

Date, Method, Form, and Place for the Delivery of the Application and Required Documents from the Applicant

The structured professional CV with an overview of publishing activities, letter of intent, and signed consent form regarding the processing of personal data for the purposes of the selection procedure are to be sent to the following address: .

Deadline for on-time applications

  • August 6th, 2021

The first round of the selection procedure will take place without the personal presence of the candidates by the assessment of the submitted materials by the selection committee.

The Dean of the Faculty reserves the right to invite only selected candidates to a personal meeting and the right to also not select any candidate. The Dean of the Faculty of Education of the University of Ostrava may also cancel or repeat the selection procedure.

Contact:

University of Ostrava
Faculty of Science
HR department
Bc. Lucie Malovcová
Chittussiho 10
710 00 Ostrava – Slezská Ostrava
Czech Republic

E-mail:
Phone: +420 553 46 2107