07/19/2021
Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry 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 ASSOCIATE IN CANCER RESEARCH (1-5 YEARS).

Postdoctoral associate in cancer research (1-5 years)

A postdoctoral associate position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Zuzana Keckesova at the Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry of the CAS, Prague. IOCB is a renowned interdisciplinary scientific institute with a blend of highly qualified and innovative chemists, biologists, biochemists, and biophysicists that engage in frequent fruitful collaborations. It has developed a well-refined infrastructure with many excellent core facilities and state-of-the-art equipment.

Dr. Keckesova's lab aims to identify and characterize new tumor suppressor pathways and circuitries in human cells with the ultimate goal of translating this new knowledge into therapeutic use.

Requirements

We are looking for enthusiastic, independent, and highly motivated postdoctoral associates with a background in cancer biology, molecular biology, metabolism, biochemistry. Good English speaking skills are necessary. Institute is multi-national and managed in the English language.

We offer

• Good salary
• Five weeks holiday
• Health insurance and full benefits package incl. contribution to pension, culture, and sport

Additional information

The position will be initially for 1 year with the possibility of extending to 5 years. The starting date is flexible (anytime in 2021).

How to apply

Interested candidates should submit their cover letter and CV including names and contact information of two references to zuzana.keckesova@uochb.cas.cz.

 

The Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences / IOCB Prague is a leading internationally recognized scientific institution whose primary mission is the pursuit of basic research in chemical biology and medicinal chemistry, organic and materials chemistry, chemistry of natural substances, biochemistry and molecular biology, physical chemistry, theoretical chemistry, and analytical chemistry. An integral part of the IOCB Prague’s mission is the implementation of the results of basic research in practice. Emphasis on interdisciplinary research gives rise to a wide range of applications in medicine, pharmacy, and other fields.

Application deadline: 08/31/2021