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Viral transcription-translation coupling

Type of job: full-time

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 expertise in molecular biology, biochemistry and virology, specifically in the field of dsDNA viruses and virus-infected mammalian cells (to produce the viruses) and with expertise in single-particle electron microscopy and cryo-electron tomography. Research will be conducted at CEITEC located in the life science campus of Masaryk University (Brno, Bohunice, https://www.ceitec.eu/).

Requirements:

PhD in virology/biochemistry or structural biology.
Theoretical knowledge of single-particle cryo-EM and cryo-electron tomography (cryo-ET).
Some 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

Applications including CV, contacts for referees and a brief motivation letter should be sent by e-mail to recruitment@ceitec.muni.cz.

Please quote the “Postdoc – viral transcription-translation coupling” in the subject.

Electronic application deadline is: 29^th June, 2020

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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