Selection Procedures

Our investigation efforts to encompasses the development of new methodologies to elucidate biointerfacial interactions phenomena such as novel approaches to probing functional coatings architectures, as well as molecular-level studies on surface-mediated biomolecular interactions dynamics. The research addresses current topics in biophysics, biology, molecular biology, and bioengineering.

A Ph.D. student research opportunity is available at the Laboratory of Biophysics, Department of Optical and Biophysical Systems, Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences. The research lab is interested in understanding how selected physical factors (e.g. novel nanomaterials, mechanical forces of cell microenvironment) affect cellular machinery. Highly motivated researchers are welcome to join the lab and work on MSMT funded research projects.

The candidate will pursue a research in the areas of biosensors development, synthesis, characterization and application of novel bio-functional materials, and interfaces, microfluidics, or/and cell-on-a-chip research. The specific tasks as well as doctoral dissertation topic will be selected considering the previous experience and scientific topic of interest.

What we expect

• A Master degree (or equivalent) in organic chemistry, chemical engineering, polymer chemistry, molecular biology, biophysics, bioengineering and related areas.Hands-on experience in a relevant scientific field
• Motivation for collaborative research and teamwork
• Passion for advancing scientific knowledge and contributing to research communities

What we offer

• Interesting work in cutting-edge research and development
• 5 weeks of vacation + 6 days of personal leave
• Home office mode partially avaliable
• Visitor´s room for adults with childern 
• After the first year of employment, contribution to pension and life insurance, contribution to recreation, culture or sports
• Czech/ English lessons at the workplace
• In-house yoga classes
• Multisport card and other benefits
• Find out more about us - Why FZU?

Why should you apply

• Working in an international, creative and highly interdisciplinary team of an established research group Biophotonics at Division of Optics, Institute of Physics, Czech Academy of Sciences
• Addressing cutting-edge research topics with high application potential 
• Working in a collaborative team-oriented research environment
• A stimulating and friendly supervising and mentoring
• Unique research facilities
• Training and development possibilities (seminars, workshops, conferences)
• Soft skills trainings (project management, grants applications, etc.) 
• Cooperate kindergarten, etc.

It´s good to know

• Start of employment - up to agreement
• Working in an international team
• Full-time job
• 1-year contract (possible extension up to a duration of projects perspective)
• We expect applications at the email address below with a subject specification - name of position
• For additional information, please get in touch with Dr. Hana Lísalová (lisalova@fzu.cz)

If you are interested in this offer, please send us your structured CV in Czech and English language, motivation letter and ideally 2 references to the e-mail address below.

Interested candidates are invited to apply by sending the following documents to the email address: kariera@fzu.cz. Contact person: Petra Kratochvilova, HR Partner, +420 607 240 074.

We look forward to hearing from you!