Head of Population Genetics Laboratory/Research Scientist

Type of job: full-time

The position encompasses: 

• design, implementation and publication of state-of-the-art research in Plant Population Genetics / Molecular Ecology along the lines of the institute's general research directions (see www.ibot.cas.cz)
• management and further methodological development of the laboratory
• 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 molecular procedures, data analysis and interpretation, publication and presentation of results

Requirements:

• PhD, publications in IF journals, experience with fundraising
• ability to lead a molecular laboratory, experience with the set-up of new techniques
• broad knowledge of molecular applications relevant in population genetics and their mathematical background? experience with phylogenetic analyses, next generation sequencing and genome data analysis is of advantage
• experience with supervision
• excellent communication skills, ability to work collaboratively as well as independently

We offer:

• a fully equipped molecular laboratory (incl. automated sequencer, lab technician)
• an excellent research infrastructure (see also Laboratories and Experimental Gardens; www.ibot.cas.cz/index.php?p=vedecke_zazemi&site=en)
• the possibility to collaborate on running and future 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 age, 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 31 October 2012. Evaluation of applications will start in the first weeks of November. Interviews for this position are scheduled by end of November 2012.
Uzávěrka přihlášek: 31. 10. 2012

E-mail:
ibot@ibot.cas.cz

WWW:
https://www.cas.cz/kariera/vyberova_rizeni/?inzerat=504884e04d18e

Updated: 6.9.2012