Selection Procedures
Institute of Physics 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 PhD Student (m/f/d) at the Dioscuri Centre for Single-Molecule Optics.
Are you ready to push the boundaries of life science research and pioneer innovations in single-molecule imaging?
Join our team at the forefront of nanooptics to unlock the mysteries of life at the nanoscale.
Job Description
Our team is advancing Nanofluidic Scattering Microscopy (NSM) – a novel label-free single-molecule optical microscopy method. NSM is posed to overcome current limitations today‘s microscopy, opening unprecedented avenues for exploring life at the nanoscale.
As a member of a multidisciplinary scientific team, you will engage in the development of innovative NSM-based sensing technologies and their applications. Your key tasks will include the development of the optical setup, nanofluidic systems, and image processing. Additionally, you will be actively involved in experimental investigations to tackle key questions in life sciences and collaborate on interdisciplinary projects that bridge physics, biology, and chemistry.
What We Expect
- MS. in Physics, Optics, Biophysics, Biotechnology, or related field
- Experience in optical microscopy, nanooptics, micro/nano-fluidics, or scientific instrumentation development
- Creative and analytical problem-solving skills
- A commitment to tackle outstanding challenges at the interface of single-molecule optics and biology
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
What We Offer
- Leading stable and established research groups
- Working with multinational teams
- Cutting-edge multidisciplinary research
- Driving your career by a wide choice of possibilities in learning and development
- Support from the colleagues at the same level from the Head of Division
- A number of options to maintain work-life balance
- For foreign applicants: support with the immigration procedure formalities
Our benefits
- 5 weeks of vacation + 6 days of personal leave
- Home office mode partially availiable
- Online medical support
- 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/pilates classes
- Multisport card and other benefits
- Find out more about us - Why FZU?
For more information about our research, visit www.dioscuri-one.com.
About Us
The Dioscuri Centre for Single-Molecule Optics is established at the Institute of Physics (FZU) of the Czech Academy of Sciences (CAS) as a prestigious initiative by the Max Planck Society, leveraging world-class facilities and interdisciplinary expertise. Led by Dr. Barbora Špačková, the Centre is an emerging hub of of cutting-edge, multidisciplinary research, focusing on developing a unique life science toolbox with applications spanning biochemistry, biophysics, and medicine.
How to Apply?
If you are interested in this offer, please send us a motivation letter, your CV and two references (no older than two years) via the application form. Deadline is by December 20, 2025.
For general information related to the position, contact our HR partner, Petra Kratochvílová: petra.kratochvilova@fzu.cz.
For information related to the research, contact the leader of the Dioscuri Centre, Dr. Barbora Špačková: barboraspackova@fzu.cz.
Application deadline: 12/20/2025