Researcher in Virology (Masaryk University)

Department: Pavel Plevka Research Group – Central European Institute of Technology Deadline: 30 Nov 2025 Start Date: Flexible Job Type: Full-time Job Field: Science and Research e-Application Come to CEITEC MU in Brno and join us! We are passionate structural virologists at CEITEC looking for: Postdoctoral Researcher in Structural Virology About this position Do you have a passion for understanding the details of virus replication cycles? Join our team! Our research projects focus on determining particle structures and infection mechanisms of human picornaviruses and flaviviruses, as well as bacteriophages infecting pathogenic bacteria. The Plevka Lab has access to cutting-edge cryo-EM equipment at our in-house core facility. Our work is supported by significant third-party funding, including an ERC Consolidator grant, ensuring freedom in pursuing our research endeavors. We are seeking creative, independent, and motivated colleagues with proven research experience relevant to this position. Candidates with expertise in virology or structural biology are particularly encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate profile Must-have: A PhD degree or equivalent in virology, structural biology, biochemistry, molecular biology or related field Expertise in cryo-EM, cryo-ET, or X-ray crystallography is an advantage but not a requirement Experience with tissue culture work or genetic modification of bacteria and phages is a strong plus, as well as programming skills A publication record in peer-reviewed journals Fluency in English (spoken and written) Nice-to-have: Good communication and interpersonal skills Motivation and a collaborative mindset What we provide to you Open access to CEITEC MU core facilities with state-of-the-art equipment and experienced staff Full-time contract An attractive salary (ERC-funded position) Flexible working hours Support for further education and professional development Benefits package: 6 weeks of paid vacation, medical insurance, financial contribution to meal and kindergarten/pension scheme, Multisport card, mental health care, sports lessons directly at the campus Daycare for children on Campus Support from: Welcome Office service before and after arrival Grant Office support Postdoc Peer Committee CEITEC events – workshops, conferences, lectures, training, family gatherings, etc. How to apply Application deadline: 30.11.2025 Start date: Flexible Applications, including a CV, motivation letter, list of publications, and contacts for at least two references, should be sent via e-application. In case of any troubles with the e-application, please contact Darja Horáková at darja.horakova@ceitec.muni.cz If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

Department: Pavel Plevka Research Group – Central European Institute of Technology
Deadline: 30 Nov 2025
Start Date: Flexible
Job Type: Full-time
Job Field: Science and Research

e-Application

Come to CEITEC MU in Brno and join us!

We are passionate structural virologists at CEITEC looking for:

Postdoctoral Researcher in Structural Virology

About this position

Do you have a passion for understanding the details of virus replication cycles? Join our team! Our research projects focus on determining particle structures and infection mechanisms of human picornaviruses and flaviviruses, as well as bacteriophages infecting pathogenic bacteria.

The Plevka Lab has access to cutting-edge cryo-EM equipment at our in-house core facility. Our work is supported by significant third-party funding, including an ERC Consolidator grant, ensuring freedom in pursuing our research endeavors.

We are seeking creative, independent, and motivated colleagues with proven research experience relevant to this position. Candidates with expertise in virology or structural biology are particularly encouraged to apply.

The ideal candidate profile

Must-have:

A PhD degree or equivalent in virology, structural biology, biochemistry, molecular biology or related field
Expertise in cryo-EM, cryo-ET, or X-ray crystallography is an advantage but not a requirement
Experience with tissue culture work or genetic modification of bacteria and phages is a strong plus, as well as programming skills
A publication record in peer-reviewed journals
Fluency in English (spoken and written)

Nice-to-have:

Good communication and interpersonal skills
Motivation and a collaborative mindset

What we provide to you

Open access to CEITEC MU core facilities with state-of-the-art equipment and experienced staff
Full-time contract
An attractive salary (ERC-funded position)
Flexible working hours
Support for further education and professional development
Benefits package: 6 weeks of paid vacation, medical insurance, financial contribution to meal and kindergarten/pension scheme, Multisport card, mental health care, sports lessons directly at the campus
Daycare for children on Campus
Support from:
- Welcome Office service before and after arrival
- Grant Office support
- Postdoc Peer Committee
- CEITEC events – workshops, conferences, lectures, training, family gatherings, etc.