Postdoctoral Researcher / Junior Scientist
Job field: Science and research, molecular biology and medicine
Postdoctoral position to study RNA modifications and search for RNA-based technological applications
Central European Institute of Technology of Masaryk University (CEITEC MU)
Brno, Czech Republic www. ceitec.eu
About this position
Applications are invited for a 3-5 year junior research position in the research group of Prof. Štěpánka Vaňáčová, Ph.D. to join the RNA4T project - RNA for Therapy, reg. number CZ.02.01.01/00/22008/0004575, ” in Programme Johannes Amos Comenius (Czech Republic - The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports, co-funded by the European Union.
We are an international team studying the mechanisms of posttranscriptional RNA processing and modifications (PTM) in cellular homeostasis. You will join our efforts to uncover the role of PTMs in cellular division, transformation and in developing new RNA-based tools. Specific focus will be on T-lymphocyte biology and selected tumors. RNA4T is a collaborative project with the Weizmann Institute, Israel; the European Molecular Biology Laboratory, EU; the University of Edinburgh, UK, and other relevant partners.
The researcher will have opportunity to use a wide range of techniques (CRISPR-based genome editing, and/or RNA targeting, high-throughput screens, protein-protein and nucleic acid-protein interaction methods, small compound screens, ribosome profiling, structural analyses, etc. and have access to state-of-the-art core facilities located on the campus (genomic, transcriptomics, bioinformatics, imaging, live-cell imaging, biophysical interactions, CryoEM facility, etc.).
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Additional information:
Start date : Initial start date is April 1st 2025 but the starting date can be adjusted based on the selected candidate availability.
Job type: full–time
Duration: Initial full-time fixed-term contract for one year, with the possibility of extension up to five years
Application deadline: 5.3. 2025 or until the position is filled
Applications, including a CV, a brief motivation letter, and contacts for at least two references, should be sent via e-application.
Suitable candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview. Please note that if you are not contacted within 5 weeks, we have given preference to candidates who more closely meet the criteria. Thank you for your understanding.