02/23/2026
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 Position for PhD students in Developmental Biology.

Institute of Animal Physiology and Genetics of the Czech Academy of Sciences in Liběchov, Czech Republic announces a call for a:

 

Position for PhD students in Developmental Biology

Laboratory of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of Germ Cells is seeking a colleague to join our research team. We are looking for a highly motivated individual interested in studying the regulation of oocyte and embryo development. The research focuses on RNA metabolism and its role in the control of gene expression.

This PhD student position is jointly supervised within The Czech Academy of Sciences and Charles University in Prague. The position is subject to successful completion of two interview rounds conducted by the institute and the university. The appointment is for four years and is renewed annually based on satisfactory scientific progress.

 

https://www.iapg.cas.cz/en/laboratories/lbmbzb/Research/index.html

 

Requirements:

The candidate has a strong interest in cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry or a related field and demonstrates motivation, initiative, and independence.

 

• Highly motivated and enthusiastic personality
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Education in biology or a related discipline
• Good English (written and spoken)

 

Conditions:

• One year contract with 40 hours per week with appropriate salary
• Starting date: 1st October 2026, a prerequisite is passing successfully the entrance exam for PhD studies at Charles University
• workplace address: Liběchov, Rumburská 89
• Training in advanced cell and molecular biology techniques
• International research collaborations
• Well-equipped laboratories and in-house core facilities
• Supportive environment within a recognized research institution
• Five weeks of vacations, five sick-days, subsidized meals, pension insurance
• Institute holds HR Award https://www.iapg.cas.cz/en/hr-award/

 

Required documents in the single PDF max 3 pages file via email to: Human.Resources@iapg.cas.cz

• CV with education research experiences and skills
• motivation letter
• contact details for at least 2 references

 

Closing date for applications: 8th April 2026

 

We would like to inform you that by replying to the advertisement you provide the relevant administrator with your personal data for the purpose of the selection procedure and the conclusion of an employment contract regarding the position you have selected. This processing of your personal data will be carried out on the legal basis of the performance of the contract in accordance with Article 6(1)(b) of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Your personal data will only be processed to the extent necessary and only for the duration of the selection procedure for the position in question. The processing of your personal data will be sufficiently secure and your personal data will not be passed on to third parties without your consent. In accordance with the relevant legislation, we inform you that you have the right (i) to access your personal data, (ii) to rectification or completion of inaccurate or false personal data, (iii) to erasure of personal data, (iv) to restriction of processing of personal data in specific cases, (v) to data portability, (vi) to object to processing and (vii) to contact the Data Protection Authority.

Application deadline: 04/08/2026