Senior Researcher

Senior Researcher WP2,3

Job Field: Science and research

Central European Institute of Technology of Masaryk University (CEITEC MU)

Brno, Czech Republic | www.ceitec.eu

About the position:

Applications are invited for a 3–4 year research position in the research group of Karel Říha, PhD, to join the TowArds Next GENeration Crops (TANGENC) project, reg. number CZ.02.01.01/00/22_008/0004581, in Programme Johannes Amos Comenius (Czech Republic - The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports, co-funded by the European Union).

Karel Říha, PhD leads the Laboratory of Plant Molecular Biology, and his research group (https://rihalab.ceitec.cz/) is delving into cutting-edge research in plant biology.

Joining the lab team offers two exciting topics to explore:

1. Centromeres in plant adaptation to heat stress

2. RNA and protein condensate in plant reproduction and stress response.

Our Main objectives are Deciphering mechanisms of chromosome end protection, understanding regulatory pathways that define the meiotic mode of chromosome segregation and application of this knowledge in plant breeding, and investigating non-canonical functions of the proteins involved in nonsense-mediated RNA decay.

The researcher in this position will be mainly involved in research activities within project TANGENC work package No. 2 – Roots (novel regulators of root development) and No. 3 - Reproduction (reproductive fitness under abiotic stress).

Requirements:

• Strong expertise in at least one of the following specializations: A scientific background emphasizing molecular biology, genomics, or proteomics is required.
• Good oral and written communication skills in English
• Creative, practical lab experience
• Independence, accountability, and reliability
• Good communication and organizational skills

We offer:

• Young, enthusiastic, and progressive scientific team
• An attractive salary and benefits package (6 weeks of paid holiday, financial meal contribution, multisport card, and sports lessons directly at the campus, unique employee bank products, kindergarten/pension scheme)
• Background of a recognized and successful institution with a supportive and international working environment
• Environment promoting interdisciplinarity in research
• Support for further education and professional development
• As part of the team, you'll have access to state-of-the-art instrumentation available in CEITEC Core Facilities (https://www.ceitec.eu/core-facilities/) and guidance from skilled staff members. Additionally, you'll be integrated into a broader collaborative network focused on transferring and developing knowledge to enhance crop resilience to abiotic stress.
• Welcome Office service before arrival
• Grant Office service and support
• Postdoc Committee Association
• CEITEC events – [KP1] seminars, workshops, conferences, lectures, training, family gathering

Additional information:

Start date: The initial start date is January 1st, 2025, or upon agreement

Job type: part-time (0,4 FTE)

Duration: initial full-time fixed-term contract for one year, with the possibility of extension 

Application deadline: 23. 12. 2024 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 below.

Suitable candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview. Please note that if you are not contacted within five weeks, we have preferred candidates who more closely meet the criteria. Thank you for being so understanding.

CEITEC MU is a proud holder of the European Commission’s HR Excellence in Research Award. We were the first research institution in the Czech Republic to secure one of the top places in the Company of the Year: Equal Opportunities 2020 competition.

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