Selection Procedures
Institute of Animal Physiology and Genetics 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 Head of Laboratory of Developmental Biology (R3).
Head of Laboratory of Developmental Biology (R3)
Description of the job:
We are looking for candidates for the position of Head of Laboratory of Developmental Biology.
The Laboratory of Developmental Biology focuses on gene and protein expression during early embryonic development and oocyte meiotic maturation in mammals. The main model organisms of the laboratory are cattle and pigs.
Our research interests are primarily concentrated on the following areas:
- Identification of proteins whose degradation is crucial for normal preimplantation development
- Identification of genes and signaling pathways regulating oocyte maturation and developmental competence
- Mechanisms of embryonic genome activation during the preimplantation development
- Molecular studies of the role of oocyte nucleolus in the regulation of embryo development
You can find more on our website https://www.iapg.cas.cz/en/laboratories/lvb/Research/index.html
The head of the laboratory is also responsible for:
- The lawful, economical, and responsible use of funds and property
- Proposing to the Director changes in the organization of the laboratory's activities and pay changes for the laboratory staff
- Leading a team of subordinate co-workers.
Requirements:
- Ph.D. in biological or biochemical fields
- 5 years of documented research experience in developmental biology of mammals
- Advanced knowledge of molecular biology of early mammalian development and previous practical experience with oocytes and preimplantation embryos of mammals
- The author of publications focused on the molecular mechanism of early mammalian development
- Experience in grant applications and management of grant projects
- Significant international scientific experience (e.g. cooperation with foreign authors, which resulted in joint publications) is an advantage
- Experience in managing people
- Knowledge of the Czech language at the level of ability and fluent conversation with Czech staff on the team
- Good oral and written communication skills in English
Conditions:
- Full-time or possible part-time position will start at from January 2024 and will be for a minimum of 12 months; extension is possible depending on progress
- evaluation period of 5 months
- salary 45.000 – 50.000 CZK per month (depends on work experience, quality of work and evaluation)
- Five weeks of vacations, five sick days, and a wide range of benefits (subsidized meals, language courses, pension insurance, Multipass)
- Flexible working hours
- Home Office
- Family friendly environment
- Small international research environment
- Fully equipped laboratory space
- Institute holds HR Award https://www.iapg.cas.cz/en/hr-award/
Eligibility:
- Please ensure that you qualify before applying, as ineligible candidates cannot be considered.
Required documents in a single PDF file via email to Human.Resources@iapg.cas.cz
- Your complete professional CV together with a complete list of publications
- Motivation letter (describe what about the advertised position particularly interests you, why you want to apply for it and why you should be considered for the Head of laboratory)
- Copy of PhD graduation certificate/diploma
- Two recommendation letters
For informal inquiries, please contact doc. RNDr. Marcela Buchtová, Ph.D. (buchtova@iach.cz)
„IAPG promotes gender equality and diversity. Thus, we welcome all male and female applicants from different groups of population.”
The closing date for applications is 8th October 2023 Europe/Prague
The selection procedure shall be carried out in accordance with:
Application deadline: 10/08/2023