Job Opportunities
VP2 (BFY) Researcher (junior/postdoc) in the LERCO project
The Dean of the Faculty of Science of the University of Ostrava announces a job vacancy at the Department of Physics (f/m)
- VP2 (BFY) Researcher (junior/postdoc) in the LERCO project
This is a position filled in accordance with the conditions of the Life Environment Research Center Ostrava (LERCO) project (reg. no. CZ.10.03.01/00/22_003/0000003, Research program 2 Biochemical and biophysical methods of living systems analysis – part Biophysics, Main Activity 2 (New methodical approaches for assessment of oxidative stress in biological systems).
Expected start date
- 1st of July, 2025 (or by agreement)
Estimated amount of work
- 100%
- The contract till the 31st of December 2026 with a possibility of extension
Job Description/Responsibilities
- Implementation of an independent research focused on the study of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and manifestations of ROS-induced plant damage at the molecular and physiological levels, in accordance with the plans of Main Activity 2 (New methodological approaches to the study of oxidative stress in biological systems) in Research Program 2 (VP2) "Biochemical and biophysical methods for the analysis of biological systems - part Biophysics" of the LERCO project.
- Development of experimental biophysical, chemical-analytical, or molecular biological methods focused on the quantification of ROS and the degree of oxidative stress in biological systems.
- Active involvement in the preparation of project applications and the development of international cooperation.
- Dissemination of results at scientific meetings; and publication at highly ranked, internationally acclaimed scientific journals.
Qualifications and other requirements
- Ph.D. in biophysics, biochemistry, experimental biology, or similar areas.
- Significant scientific performance in the fields of biophysics, experimental biology and plant physiology, molecular biology, or in the area of "omics" (with a focus on plants).
- Experience in the analysis of plant responses to oxidative stress.
- Practical knowledge of selected methods for the detection and qualitative and quantitative analysis of reactive oxygen species, their interaction products with proteins/DNA/lipids, or other oxidative stress markers.
- Advanced knowledge of analysis and statistical processing of data.
- High level publication activity (including publications in Q1, D1 scientific journals) and international cooperation in the above field.
- Good written and oral communication skills in English, at least at B2 level.
- The ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Language in which the selection and interview process will be conducted
- English
List of Documents Required from the Applicant (in English)
- Signed Consent to the processing of personal data for the purposes of the selection procedure
4,03 MB - Curriculum vitae with an overview of previous experience and publication activity.
- Motivational letter.
- Copies of documents on education (confirmation of the completion of the doctoral studies can be documented no later than the expected start date).
Applications for the selection procedure with all the documents required should be sent electronically to the following address: .
Deadline for on-time applications
- 8th of May, 2025
The first round of the selection procedure will take place without the personal presence of the candidates by the assessment of the submitted materials by the selection committee.
The Dean of the Faculty reserves the right to invite only selected candidates to a personal meeting and also the right not to select any candidate. The selection procedure may be cancelled or repeated at the initiative of the Dean of the Faculty.
Contact:
University of Ostrava
Faculty of Science
HR department
Bc. Lucie Holubová
Mlýnská 5
702 00 Ostrava – Moravská Ostrava
Czech Republic
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