Postdoc Position in Cell Biology (Masaryk University)

Institution: Masaryk University, Faculty of Medicine – Laboratory of Cilia and Centrosome Biology (Lukáš Čajánek Research Group) Location: Brno, Czech Republic Deadline: January 31, 2026 Start Date: April 2026 or upon agreement Contract Type: Full-time, 2 years Research Focus Investigate mechanisms and functions of primary cilia, crucial for embryonic development, tissue homeostasis, and disease (ciliopathies, cancer). Focus areas: Distal appendages and associated kinases Molecular motors controlling ciliary trafficking Methods: cell/animal models, proteomics, gene editing, lentiviral transduction, live-cell imaging, super-resolution microscopy Candidate Requirements Ph.D. in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, or related field Ph.D. awarded within the past 7 years, with ≥2 years of research outside the Czech Republic in the last 3 years or Ph.D. from an international institution within the past 3 years Strong publication record: minimum 3 recent articles, ≥2 in Q1 journals Skills in: Mammalian cell culture Molecular biology techniques Advanced microscopy (live-cell imaging/super-resolution advantageous) Ability to independently plan experiments, think critically, solve problems, and communicate effectively Motivation, creativity, and self-driven initiative Application Materials Comprehensive CV with publication history Ph.D. diploma Contact information of two referees Brief description of intended research project and its relevance Evidence of ≥2 years research experience outside Czech Republic or foreign Ph.D. diploma Contact for application info: Martina Vrablikova – vrablikova@med.muni.cz Application link: e-application via Masaryk University portal Benefits Access to advanced imaging and sequencing facilities Competitive salary based on experience Collaborative, globally connected research environment Assistance for relocation and family If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

Institution: Masaryk University, Faculty of Medicine – Laboratory of Cilia and Centrosome Biology (Lukáš Čajánek Research Group)
Location: Brno, Czech Republic
Deadline: January 31, 2026
Start Date: April 2026 or upon agreement
Contract Type: Full-time, 2 years

Research Focus

Investigate mechanisms and functions of primary cilia, crucial for embryonic development, tissue homeostasis, and disease (ciliopathies, cancer).
Focus areas:
1. Distal appendages and associated kinases
2. Molecular motors controlling ciliary trafficking
Methods: cell/animal models, proteomics, gene editing, lentiviral transduction, live-cell imaging, super-resolution microscopy

Candidate Requirements

Ph.D. in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, or related field
Ph.D. awarded within the past 7 years, with ≥2 years of research outside the Czech Republic in the last 3 years or Ph.D. from an international institution within the past 3 years
Strong publication record: minimum 3 recent articles, ≥2 in Q1 journals
Skills in:
- Mammalian cell culture
- Molecular biology techniques
- Advanced microscopy (live-cell imaging/super-resolution advantageous)
Ability to independently plan experiments, think critically, solve problems, and communicate effectively
Motivation, creativity, and self-driven initiative

Application Materials

Comprehensive CV with publication history
Ph.D. diploma
Contact information of two referees
Brief description of intended research project and its relevance
Evidence of ≥2 years research experience outside Czech Republic or foreign Ph.D. diploma