Researcher in Structural Biology (Masaryk University)

About this position: We're are looking for a new post-doctoral team member, who will investigate structures of ribosomal complexes involved in human translation control. Our lab is equipped with state-of-the-art cryo-EM instruments, available at our in-house core facility. Plus, we've recently secured substantial third-party funding, including an ERC Starting Grant and an EMBO Installation Grant, ensuring robust support for our research endeavors. Are you a creative, independent and driven individual with strong research experience in structural biology and translation and documented research experience related to this position? Let us know about you! The ideal candidate profile: Must-have: A PhD degree or equivalent in structural biology, biochemistry, molecular biology or related field Expertise in cryo-EM or cryo-ET, structural biology, human tissue culture work or translation is strong plus as well as programming skills A publication record in peer-reviewed journals Interpersonal skills required to supervise junior members of the research group Fluency in English (spoken and written) Nice-to-have: Good communication and interpersonal skills Motivation and a collaborative mindset What we provide to you: Full-time contract with an attractive ERC-funded salary Individual fellowship application support Flexible working hours Open access to CEITEC MU core facilities with state-of-the-art equipment and experienced staff EMBO support for further education and professional development: meeting grants, lab visiting fellowships, interview support, EMBL core facility access, bridging funds Benefits package: 6 weeks of paid holiday, medical insurance, financial contribution to meal and kindergarten/pension scheme and Multisport card, mental health care, sports lessons directly at the campus Kindergarten Elánek close to the Campus Support in these areas: Welcome Office service before and after arrival Grant Office support Postdoc Peer Committee CEITEC events – workshops, conferences, lectures, training, family gathering etc. How to apply? Application deadline: 31.09.2025, interviews are held throughout the entire selection process Start date: Q4 2025 / Q1 2026 or to be negotiated Applications, including a CV, motivation letter, list of publications, and contacts for at least two references should be sent an e-application below. For any questons or issues with the e-application, please contact Lenka Divinová (lenka.divinova@ceitec.muni.cz If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

About this position:

We're are looking for a new post-doctoral team member, who will investigate structures of ribosomal complexes involved in human translation control. Our lab is equipped with state-of-the-art cryo-EM instruments, available at our in-house core facility. Plus, we've recently secured substantial third-party funding, including an ERC Starting Grant and an EMBO Installation Grant, ensuring robust support for our research endeavors.

Are you a creative, independent and driven individual with strong research experience in structural biology and translation and documented research experience related to this position? Let us know about you!

The ideal candidate profile:

Must-have:

A PhD degree or equivalent in structural biology, biochemistry, molecular biology or related field
Expertise in cryo-EM or cryo-ET, structural biology, human tissue culture work or translation is strong plus as well as programming skills
A publication record in peer-reviewed journals
Interpersonal skills required to supervise junior members of the research group
Fluency in English (spoken and written)

Nice-to-have:

Good communication and interpersonal skills
Motivation and a collaborative mindset

What we provide to you:

Full-time contract with an attractive ERC-funded salary
Individual fellowship application support
Flexible working hours Open access to CEITEC MU core facilities with state-of-the-art equipment and experienced staff
- EMBO support for further education and professional development: meeting grants, lab visiting fellowships, interview support, EMBL core facility access, bridging funds
Benefits package: 6 weeks of paid holiday, medical insurance, financial contribution to meal and kindergarten/pension scheme and Multisport card, mental health care, sports lessons directly at the campus
Kindergarten Elánek close to the Campus
Support in these areas:
- Welcome Office service before and after arrival
- Grant Office support
- Postdoc Peer Committee
- CEITEC events – workshops, conferences, lectures, training, family gathering etc.

How to apply?

Application deadline: 31.09.2025, interviews are held throughout the entire selection process

Start date: Q4 2025 / Q1 2026 or to be negotiated

Applications, including a CV, motivation letter, list of publications, and contacts for at least two references should be sent an e-application below.

For any questons or issues with the e-application, please contact Lenka Divinová (lenka.divinova@ceitec.muni.cz

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

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