Postdoc position in Cell biology of mammalian oocytes and early embryos

Institute of Animal Physiology and Genetics of the Czech Academy of Sciences (in Liběchov, Czech Republic) announces a call for a:

Postdoc position in Cell biology of mammalian oocytes and early embryos

The Laboratory of DNA integrity (Dr. David Drutovic), invites applications for a postdoctoral position.

Description of the job

We are seeking a highly and self-motivated candidate for projects focusing on genome integrity maintenance (mechanism of chromosome segregation, spindle formation, cell cycle regulation) in mammalian oocytes and early embryos in connection to infertility. The position includes a range of experimental activities using mammalian oocytes and early mammalian embryos, quantitative fluorescence imaging techniques both in fixed and live cells, time-lapse light-sheet microscopy of oocytes and early embryos, microinjections, image data processing, and analysis.

More information regarding the lab is available at: https://www.iapg.cas.cz/en/laboratories/lid/Research/index.html

Some related publications: EMBO J. 2020 Jan 2;39(1):e101689, Curr Biol. 2018 Nov 5;28(21):3458-3468.e5, PLoS Genet. 2021 Apr 26;17(4):e1009327, J Cell Sci. 2022 Mar 15;135(6):jcs252924. Nature. 2021 Aug;596(7872):393-397

Requirements

• Advanced knowledge and previous practical experience with molecular biology techniques.
• Previous experience with oocyte microinjections, confocal and live-cell microscopy techniques are advantageous.
• Good communication and time management skills are vital.
• Ability to conduct research independently combined with a strong ability to work in a team
• High level of responsibility.
• Capacity to develop new methods and adopt new techniques.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.

Conditions

• Full-time position will commence as soon as possible and will extend at least over 12 months with a trial period of 3 months.
• Five weeks of vacations, five sick-days, and a wide range of benefits (subsidized meals, language courses, pension insurance, Multipass).
• Small international research environment.
• Institute holds HR Award. https://www.iapg.cas.cz/en/hr-award/

Required documents in the single PDF file via email to Human.Resources@iapg.cas.cz

• CV with research experience and skills
• Cover letter
• Contact details of at least two referees or letters of recommendation 
• Certificate of Ph.D or equivalent degree of Cell biology, Molecular biology, Biochemistry, or related field

Informal inquiries can be addressed to Dr. David Drutovic via emaildrutovic@iapg.cas.cz

Closing date for applications is 15. 3. 2023 Europe/Brussels time

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Contact:
Dr. David Drutovic

E-mail:
drutovic@iapg.cas.cz

Updated: 13.12.2022