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VP2 (BFY) Researcher (junior/postdoc) 2 in the LERCO project (m/f)

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The Dean of the Faculty of Science of the University of Ostrava announces a job vacancy

  • VP2 (BFY) Researcher (junior/postdoc) in the LERCO project (m/f)

The open vacancy is announced within the framework of the Life Environment Research Center Ostrava (LERCO), 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 1 (Structural-functional characteristics of membrane systems and macromolecules)

Type of systemized position:

  • Postdoc I

Expected start date:

  • 1st of January, 2025 (or as agreed)

Estimated amount of work:

  • 100 % (or as agreed)

Qualifications and other requirements

  • Ph.D. in biophysics or related fields
  • Advanced knowledge of biophysical techniques in membrane biophysics and photosynthesis research, especially spectroscopic methods
  • Advanced knowledge of data analysis, especially spectroscopic data
  • Expertise in the non-bilayer lipids and non-lamellar lipid phases in biological membranes, especially with a focus on plant thylakoid membranes or structural-functional response of the thylakoid membrane related to plant acclimation to changes in environmental conditions
  • Publication activity and international cooperation in the given field of research
  • Good written and oral communication skills in English, at least at B2 level.
  • The ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • EU research level: R2 – Recognized

Job description/responsibilities

  • Implementation of independent research focused on the study of structural-functional characteristics of membrane systems, particularly thylakoid membranes, and macromolecules within main activity (Structural-functional characteristics of membrane systems and macromolecules) in Research Program 2 (VP2) “Biochemical and biophysical methods of living systems analysis – Part Biophysics” of the LERCO project
  • Publication of results obtained in the given field of research
  • Development of experimental biophysical methods (especially methods of optical spectroscopy)

Language in which the selection process will be conducted

  • English or Czech

Required documents (in Czech)

  • Signed consent to the processing of personal data soubor docx 4,03 MB
  • Curriculum vitae with an overview of previous experience and publication activity
  • Motivation letter
  • Evidence of formal qualifications/education (confirmation of the completion of the doctoral studies can be submitted no later than the expected start date)

Application:

Please send your application with all the required documents electronically to  by 2nd November 2024 (inclusive).

The first round of the selection process takes the form of a committee evaluation of the materials submitted. Only selected candidates will be invited to the second round - personal interview.

The Dean of the Faculty is entitled to cancel the selection procedure or to refrain from selecting any candidate, without obligation to provide justification.

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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