Selection Procedures
Institute of Biotechnology of the CAS announces an open competition in accordance with the Act No. 283/1992 Coll. on the Czech Academy of Sciences, and the Statutes of the Czech Academy of Sciences for a position Postdoctoral researcher in single-cell and spatial transcriptomics.
Postdoctoral researcher will be working in the GliaOmics Lab, located at the Institute of Biotechnology in BIOCEV campus. We are a research group focused on understanding the molecular and cellular mechanisms of glial cell involvement in neurological diseases, particularly stroke. Our research integrates cutting-edge single-cell and spatial transcriptomic technologies, advanced data analysis, and validation methods. Our goal is to advance the understanding of neurological disorders and contribute to the development of novel glial-oriented therapeutic strategies. More details about the laboratory are at: ibt.cas.cz/en/Glia-Omics-Lab.
Job description:
The position is part of a funded project focused on creating a cellular and molecular atlas of the human brain after ischemic stroke using spatial and single-nucleus RNA sequencing, multi-omics integration, and computational modeling. You will generate and analyze transcriptomic data from post-mortem stroke tissue using advanced omics platforms, contribute to data integration and interpretation, assist with manuscript and grant writing, mentor junior researchers, and present findings at scientific meetings.
Requirements:
- PhD in molecular biology, neuroscience, bioinformatics, or a related field
- Strong background in transcriptomics and neurobiology
- Experience with single-cell or spatial omics data analysis (required)
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
- Proficiency in English, both written and spoken
We offer:
- Full-time position
- Work in an international and collaborative environment
- Involvement in a cutting-edge research project
- Competitive salary, 5 weeks of vacation
- A chance to grow and develop profesionally
Institute and workplace location:
The Institute of Biotechnology (IBT, ibt.cas.cz) is a leading research center located in the BIOCEV science and biotechnology campus (biocev.eu), located at the outskirts of Prague, ~30 minutes from the city center by public transport. BIOCEV hosts over 500 researchers across various disciplines and provides access to state-of-the-art core facilities including genomics, imaging, animal research, and computational resources.
Application deadline: 12.5.2025
Starting date: negotiable, ideally mid-2025
Contract duration: 2 years with the possibility of extension
For more information, please contact: Lukas Valihrach, Ph.D. (lukas.valihrach@ibt.cas.cz)
To apply, please send your motivation letter, CV and contact for at least 2 referees to hr@ibt.cas.cz
More details on the processing of personal data are available on the website:
https://www.ibt.cas.cz/cs/o-ustavu/uredni-deska/gdpr/
Application deadline: 05/12/2025