POSTDOC POSITION in Dental Development and Regeneration field

Medical Faculty of Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic invites excellent scientists to apply for
POSTDOC POSITION in Dental Development and Regeneration field

We offer a postdoctoral position with a topic focused on understanding key mechanisms of developmental biology and the stem cell niche (in vivo). Our research group reveals the various processes involved in maintaining stem cell niche homeostasis, their phenotypical changes after injury, the control of growth dynamics, mechanobiology and development, regeneration and micropatterning of hard tissues. To achieve our scientific objectives, we use comprehensive methodological approaches including single-cell RNA-sequencing, spatial transcriptomics, genetically modified organisms (lineage tracing, conditional knockouts, engineering of new genetically modified strains), advanced imaging techniques including confocal, light sheet or super-resolution microscopy, scanning and transmission electron microscopy, micro-CT, mathematical modelling and many others. All of our projects are based on large network of local and international collaborators. This offers multiple opportunities of traveling, networking and collecting experience also outside our lab. Our research group offers vibrant environment full of enthusiastic people helping each other with a common aim to produce highly-visible publications in high-impact journals. We regularly organize lab retreats or having other team-building activities. We are currently looking for a new member of our team with previous experience in developmental biology, stem cell biology (in vivo), or dental research.

For details about us, please visit our websites: https://histology.med.muni.cz/jan-krivanek or contact us.

The successful candidate should:

• Hold a Ph.D. or its equivalent, awarded within the past 7 years, AND have worked in research for at least 2 years of work, within the last 3 years, outside the Czech Republic (with a workload equivalent to at least 0.5 full-time employment)
• Alternatively, hold a Ph.D. diploma (or equivalent) from an international institution awarded within the past 3 years
• Demonstrate a publication record that includes a minimum of three research outputs (articles) within the past three years, surpassing the field's median standards, with at least two of them ranked in Q1 according to Web of Science.

Specific qualifications include:

• interest in developmental biology
• previous experience with in vivo research – lab animals (advantage)
• previous experience with imaging techniques (advantage)
• excellent communication and teamwork skills (must)
   

Include these in your application:

• A comprehensive CV detailing your publication history
• A copy of your diploma
• Contact information for two referees who can provide insights into your qualifications
• A brief but substantive description of your research focus and the specific topic you intend to investigate. Justify the relevance of this research within the field
• Submission of documents validating that you have accumulated a minimum of two full years of work experience outside the Czech Republic within the past three years, and/or proof of a Ph.D. diploma from a foreign institution.

We offer:

• Access to Core Facilities and state-of-the-art facilities, including advanced imaging and sequencing technologies
• an interesting job in a dynamically-expanding university area
• diverse and challenging work in an excellent research environment
• initial appointment for 2 years
• a professional team and pleasant working conditions
• interaction with leading scientists in an inspiring, internationalised environment
• a welcoming service for the successful candidate and his/her family

Anticipated start date: The position is available from April 2025 or upon agreement
The submission deadline is 31st January 2025

Please submit e-application.

For more information, please contact Martina Vráblíková by e-mail vrablikova@med.muni.cz.
A review of applications will commence immediately after the deadline. Short-listed candidates will be invited for interview within one month of the deadline.
 

Further information about:

• Medical Faculty is available at https://www.med.muni.cz/en
• Masaryk University is available at https://www.muni.cz/en
• Brno is available at https://www.gotobrno.cz/en/