MBL opens postdoc position in microbial synthetic biology

17 Dec 2021

The research group of Dr. Pavel Dvořák at Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic, is looking for a motivated scientist for the postdoctoral position in microbial synthetic biology. The position opens in March 2022 (but the start is negotiable). We are seeking a candidate with the potential to become a long-term member of our team.

We expect

• Solid theoretical and practical knowledge of molecular biology and bacterial physiology (Ph.D. in molecular biology, microbiology, biochemistry, biotechnology, synthetic biology, or similar field)
• Proficiency in molecular cloning, practical experience with cell cultures and analytical techniques (e.g., SDS-PAGE, western blotting, enzymatic assays, HPLC, GC...)
• Additional skills in enzymology, protein engineering, metabolic engineering, microbial synthetic biology (genome editing techniques), microbial biotechnology, or programming are advantageous
• Experience with publishing own research in Q1 journal(s)
• Proficiency in English (spoken, written, intermediate level B2 or higher)
• Critical thinking, self-reliance, flexibility, willingness to learn new things
• Starting a position within 8 years after obtaining the Ph.D.
• In case of obtaining a Ph.D. degree at MU, the condition is to complete the first PostDoc position outside MU (min. 2 years)

We offer

• Work on an attractive inter-disciplinary project focused on the engineering of bacterial cell factories and synthetic bacterial consortia for degradation and valorisation of lignocellulosic polymers and lignocellulose-born sugars and aromatics
• Work in the friendly collective of our laboratory placed in the heart of lively Masaryk University campus with cutting-edge research facilities and equipment
• Full-time contract till the end of 2022 (test period) with a two-year extension in case of mutual satisfaction
• Salary competitive in the Czech research environment (45,000 CZK/month)

• The possibility of further salary growth after the test period, financial bonuses for well-done work

• Possibilities of stays in collaborating laboratories in top research institutions in Spain, Denmark, Germany, UK, or Israel
• Flexible working hours
• A competent candidate can become a long-term member of our team and continue in his/her career growth according to the MU Career Regulations
• Employee benefits such as 6 weeks of paid vacation per year, pension insurance contribution, a financial meal allowance, lunches in canteens of MU, Multisport card, vaccinations free of charge, discounted language courses, university cinema discount, exclusive mobile tariff offer by Vodafone, childcare group-Campus
• Opportunity to work and live in a modern and dynamic city (for more information on costs of living, you can refer to Numbeo)
• International Staff Office provides support with the relocation of foreigners to Brno

Application: Please, send your structured CV (max. three A4 pages), motivation letter (max. one A4 page), a summary of research outputs and publications, and contact for at least two reference persons (ideally former and current supervisors) via e-application here: 

https://www.muni.cz/en/about-us/careers/vacancies/67720

Informal inquiries can be sent directly to Pavel Dvořák via pdvorak@sci.muni.cz. 

Please note that the Faculty of Science of Masaryk University is a proud holder of the HR Excellence in Research Award by the European Commission. (https://www.sci.muni.cz/en/about-us/hrs4r)

Information about Brno, Czech Republic

• The capital of the South Moravian Region and the second largest city in the Czech Republic with a population of ~400,000 people
• Modern, dynamic and fast-growing centre of industry, trade, science, research and innovation with business incubators and centers of excellence in science (e.g., CEITEC, RECETOX, FNUSA-ICRC)
• 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
• The 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

For further information about:

• Masaryk University, please visit www.muni.cz
• Brno, please visit http://www2.brno.cz/index.php?lan=en&nav01=20608&nav02=20617