Research Assistant

The Institute of Biotechnology of the Czech Academy of Sciences announces an open competition in accordance with the Act No. 283/1992 Coll. on the Czech Academy of Sciences, and the Statutes of the Czech Academy of Sciences for:

Research assistant position

Institute of Biotechnology is located at the BIOCEV center - a newly established biomedical research facility in Prague, Czech Republic, providing a creative international research environment and high-end technology platforms.

The tasks associated with this position involve:

• technical assistance with research projects involving in vivo mouse work and subsequently using tissue samples for various biochemical molecular and cell biological techniques (western blotting, PCR, enzymatic assays, etc.)
• tissue processing for histological imaging

The research group – Laboratory of Molecular Therapy - see: https://www.ibt.cas.cz/en/research/laboratory-of-molecular-therapy/

Our requirements:

• MSc or PhD degree in biology, biochemistry and related fields, with knowledge and some experience in experimental approaches related to biochemistry and molecular/cell biology. Prior in vivo mouse work experience is highly desirable
• Good knowledge of spoken/written English and MS Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Responsible and reliable candidate with good communication and organizational skills, with a keen eagerness to enhance his/her knowledge and skills in the field of molecular and cell biology

Our offer:

• Full-time position with a 3-month trial period
• Opportunity for professional growth in a fully funded, highly motivating research environment
• Competitive salary including personal allowances depending on qualification and experience; food allowance
• Friendly laboratory working atmosphere within the BIOCEV campus

Please send your structured CV, cover letter and at least one recommendation (from supervisor or previous employer) in an electronic form to hr@ibt.cas.cz.

Position is open from 1st June 2023.

For additional information about the announced position please contact:

Dr. Berwini Endaya (Phone: +420 325 873 796, E-mail: berwini.endaya@ibt.cas.cz)

prof. Jiri Neuzil (Phone: +420 325 873 795, E-mail: jiri.neuzil@ibt.cas.cz)

More details on the processing of personal data are available on the website: https://www.ibt.cas.cz/cs/o-ustavu/oficialni-dokumenty/gdpr/.