Researcher/postdoc/expert in organic chemistry (FTE 1.0) for the Skin Barrier Research Group

Č. j. UKFaF/116166/2024

Charles University, Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradec Králové, represented by the Dean of the Faculty, hereby invites applications for the following position

Researcher/postdoc/expert in organic chemistry (FTE 1.0)

for the Skin Barrier Research Group.

Requirements:

• PhD in Chemistry/Science/Pharmacy/Medicine (or expectation of obtaining a PhD in the near future)
• Qualifications in organic synthesis of lipids
• Publication record in organic chemistry
• Active knowledge of English
• Flexibility, diligence, thoroughness, and responsibility, good organizational and communication skills, ability to work both independently and in a team, high level of work commitment

The successful candidate will be expected to carry out experimental research in the Skin Barrier Research Group, including synthesis of lipids (mainly sphingolipids) and their analogs, including oxidised, deuterated or otherwise labelled ones, characterisation of the prepared components by physical methods, coordination of experiments with international collaborators, data processing, presentation and publication of results.

Ability to start in July 2024 and experience in physical chemistry, biophysics or analytical chemistry is an advantage.

We offer:

• research work in an international team of Skin Barrier Research Group, collaboration with foreign experts from Europe and USA
• specialized professional development and continuous education in a field
• foreign scientific internships and participation in international conferences
• flexible working hours
• at least 5 weeks paid vacation
• meal allowance and other benefits
• possibility of using the services of the FAFÍK Children's Group (a children's group established at the Faculty of Pharmacy of the Charles University in Hradec Králové).

Estimated monthly salary: 45,000 CZK (with the possibility of an increase to 60,000 CZK if the contract is extended)

Expected start date: 01 July 2024 or by agreement

Type of contract: Full-time (1.0 FTE) for a fixed term until 31 December 2024 with the possibility of contract extension.

Applications with a motivation letter, detailed academic CV, an overview of experience, copies of university diploma, and/or confirmation of academic and education degrees, and an acknowledgment about providing personal data (please include your first and last name, date and place of birth, nationality, place of residence/current address, date and signature, contact information (email address, phone number)) should be sent by post or email to Charles University, Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradec Králové, Lenka Cermanová – Personnel Department, Akademika Heyrovského 1203, 500 03 Hradec Králové, Czech Republic (hr@faf.cuni.cz) until 22 April 2024. Please label the envelope containing the application materials with the following: “Job Announcement – SkinBarrierResearchGroup - FaF”.

For informal enquires concerning the position you can contact Prof. Kateřina Vávrová: vavrovak@faf.cuni.cz.

Selected candidates will be invited for an interview.