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POSTDOC – Cryo-EM and cryo-ET of bacterial and viral transcription-translation coupling

Type of job: full-time

The Director of Central European Institute of Technology

(CEITEC MU) opens a position

Postdoc – Cryo-EM and cryo-ET of bacterial and viral transcription-translation coupling

Description

CEITEC is a scientific centre in the fields of life sciences, advanced materials and technologies whose aim is to establish itself as a recognized centre for basic as well as applied research. CEITEC offers a state-of-the-art infrastructure and great conditions to employ excellent researchers.

Our institute values diversity and promotes an inclusive working environment with the aim to support the best scientists. CEITEC MU is a proud holder of the HR Excellence in Research Award by the European Commission. (http://muni.ceitec.cz/en/hr-strategy-hrs4r/)

A postdoc position is available in newly established Demo lab (CEITEC, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic) to participate in research focused on structural mechanisms of transcription-translation coupling in bacteria and potentially in virus-infected mammalian cells. We are seeking a person with excellent expertise in single particle cryo-electron microscopy and cryo-electron tomography, specifically oriented on the imaging of in vitro assembled systems and bacterial or virus-infected mammalian cells. Research will be conducted at CEITEC located in the life science campus of Masaryk University (Brno, Bohunice, https://www.ceitec.eu/).

Requirements:

PhD in biochemistry or structural biology.
Excellent knowledge of single particle cryo-electron microscopy (croy-EM) or cryo-electron tomography (cryo-ET).
At least 2 years of work experience in preparation of samples for in vivo cryo-ET imaging and analysis of single-particle cryo-EM images and cryo-ET tomograms.
Published in impactful journals in the field, corresponding to given stage of career demonstrating creativity and scientific quality
Good English language – spoken and written

Desirable but not required:

Motivated person with collaborative mind set
Willingness to engage in the life of academic community
[other, e.g. knowledge of particular techniques in given field]

We offer:

Interesting position in a dynamically expanding research institute
An attractive salary and benefits package
Background of a recognized and successful institution with supportive and international working environment
Environment promoting interdisciplinarity and intersectorality of research
In house core facilities
Support of administrative departments (including grant office service)
Support with the relocation process (welcome office service)
6 weeks of paid holiday

Anticipated start date: Negotiable

Application including CV, a brief motivation letter and contacts for referees should be sent by e-application available on https://www.muni.cz/en/about-us/careers/vacancies/54813.

In case of any troubles with filling the e-application, please contact: Veronika Slezáková (veronika.slezakova@ceitec.muni.cz).

Electronic application deadline is: 30th June, 2021

Information about Brno, Czech Republic

The capital of South Moravian Region and the second largest city in the Czech Republic with a population of almost 400,000 people
Modern, dynamic and fast growing centre of industry, trade, science, research and innovation with business incubators and centres of excellence in science
A city of universities with more than 86,000 students
More than 10,000 researchers; 2,200 IF publications/year; 600+ PhD graduates/year,
500 mil. EUR of R&D investment per year, more than 350 companies with in-house R&D,
City of Gregor Mendel, the founder of genetics; the prestigious Mendel Lectures series takes place in Brno since 2003 (lectures of the world´s top scientists, including Nobel Prize winners),
Quality of life index in 2016

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