Postdoctoral position in molecular biology, chemical biology and cell therapy
Chemistry of Bioconjugates
Job description
The group of Milan Vrabel at IOCB in Prague is looking for a postdoctoral candidate with a strong background in molecular biology and interest in chemical biology to join the project New Technologies for Translational Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences (NETPHARM), project ID CZ.02.01.01/00/22_008/0004607, co-funded by the European Union.
Collaborate with our international team of passionate chemists and biologists, focusing on the application of chemical tools to biological systems. In addition to ongoing chemical biology projects, we are actively engaged in innovative research projects focusing on the use of modified cells in therapy. The ideal candidate should possess expertise in cell cultures, fluorescence microscopy, cloning/genetic engineering of cells, protein expression and proteomics. Experience with cellular therapies (e.g. NK cells, stem cells) is an advantage. We are looking for an enthusiastic and independent researcher with a well-organized approach to join our multi-national and collaborative environment.
Requirements
- PhD degree in molecular/chemical biology or similar (knowledge and experience in cell therapies is considered a plus)
- Publication-proven experience in relevant fields
- Ability to work in a team but independently
- Good proficiency in spoken and written English
We offer
- Working in a young, promising, and progressive scientific team of biologists, medicinal chemists, virologists, immunologists, computational chemists, and biochemists
- Competitive financial remuneration
- 5 weeks of paid vacation plus 4 days of personal leave
- Health insurance and full benefits package incl. contribution to supplementary pension insurance and contribution to sports / culture/ leisure time
- Meal subsidy
- Financial support for parents with young children
- State-of-the-art instrumentation portfolio
- Location in the stunning city of Prague
Additional information
the position will be initially for 1 year with the possibility of extension
the starting date is February 2025
How to apply
Interested candidates should submit their cover letter summarizing their past work, CV, list of publications and preferably 2 reference letters by email to Dr. Milan Vrabel: milan.vrabel@uochb.cas.cz.
Suitable candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview. Please note that if you are not contacted within 5 weeks, we have given preference to candidates who more closely meet the criteria. Thank you for your understanding.
Applications will be considered until the position is filled.