Career - Offer
Head of Laboratory of Karyology and Cytogenetics / Research
Type of job: full-time
The position encompasses:
- setting-up of the laboratory (equipment for karyology and cytogenetics is available); management and further methodological development of the laboratory
- design, implementation and publication of state-of-the-art research in plant karyology, cytogenetics and cytogenomics along the lines of the Institute's general research directions (see www.ibot.cas.cz)
- providing the lab infrastructure for other working groups, coordination of lab users, supervision of graduate / postgraduate students
- collaboration with colleagues from different departments, providing advise and support concerning experimental design, preparation of grant proposals, implementation of karyological and cytogenetical procedures, publication and presentation of results
Requirements:
- PhD, publications in IF journals, experience with grant applications and management
- ability to lead a laboratory (starting with one experienced technician and graduate/postgraduate students) and set-up new techniques
- knowledge, experience and recognised expertise within a specific research area relevant to karyology, cytogenetics and cytogenomics (experience with plant material is of advantage, but not a prerequisite)
- excellent communication and planning skills, ability to work collaboratively as well as independently
We offer:
- working space and equipment required to set-up and manage the laboratory
- an excellent research infrastructure (see also Laboratories and Experimental Gardens;
www.ibot.cas.cz/index.php?p=vedecke_zazemi&site=en )
- active participation and initiation in ongoing research lines and projects
- the option to teach and officially supervise PhD theses at Charles University in Prague
- a pleasant working atmosphere in beautiful surroundings (Průhonice Park)
- a salary according to experience and scientific profile of the selected candidate in accordance with the regulations for academic personnel of Academy institutes, plus bonuses for publications and involvements in grant projects
Applications should include a motivation letter, a curriculum vitae, a description of research interests and future intentions, and two letters of recommendation from supervisors or previous employers. All application materials should be submitted as a single pdf to (ibot@ibot.cas.cz) before October 31st, 2013.
Evaluation of applications will start at the beginning of November 2013. Interviews for this position are scheduled from November 15th, 2013.
Contact:
Magdalena Doksanská
E-mail:
ibot@ibot.cas.cz
Updated: 23.9.2013
