Selection Procedures
Institute of Biotechnology 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 Researcher at the Laboratory of Gene Expression.
Our laboratory is located at the Institute of Biotechnology in the BIOCEV campus outside of Prague. We are Czech's leading academic laboratory specialized in high-throughput gene expression profiling, single-cell and spatial analysis that we apply studying early development and healing. Most recently we discovered the Regeneration Initiating Cells (the RICs), ubiquitous for scar free healing. Our team is expanding with a postdoctoral fellow experienced in cell biology and gene therapies. More information you can find on our website: www.ibt.cas.cz/en/research-laboratories/laboratory-of-gene-expression/
Job description:
The successful candidate will establish cell culture systems for regeneration-oriented projects and develop regulatory approaches for the activation and silencing of key genes. Candidate is expected to work independently and being responsible for his/her project, while participating towards the greater goal of developing treatments involving RICs. Candidate will contribute to manuscripts preparation, reports and proposals and is expected to present his/her work at (inter-) national meetings. Candidate is also expected to contribute to grant application writing later during his/her postdoctoral position.
Requirements:
- PhD in molecular/cell biology or related areas
- Strong interest in and hands-on experience of experimental research
- Experience in cell biology and gene regulation.
- Excellent communication skills. Team spirit. Ability to plan and work independently
- English, written and spoken, advanced level or native speaker
What We Offer:
- Full-time employment in a prestigious scientific center
- Opportunities to participate in international research projects
- Professional growth and further education opportunities
- Supportive and friendly work environment
- Competitive salary
- Five weeks of paid annual leave
- Meal allowance
Institute and workplace location: The Institute of Biotechnology (IBT, www.ibt.cas.cz) is a top-class multi-disciplinary research center in the Czech Republic with expertise in cancer and developmental biology, metabolism, gene expression and structural biology & protein engineering. Institute of Biotechnology of the Czech Academy of Sciences is a part of the BIOCEV Center (Biotechnology and Biomedical Center of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic and Charles University in Vestec). Its vision is to be a top European research institute studying biomolecular mechanisms and its mission is basic research into biomolecular mechanisms, the understanding of which contributes to the development of new diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and innovative biotechnologies.
IBT is located at the BIOCEV Center of excellence (www.biocev.eu) operated by the Czech Academy of Sciences and Charles University. BIOCEV brings together >500 international scientists and students in >50 research groups. The institute and BIOCEV partners run excellent core facilities (gene core, chemical synthesis, structural and biophysical analysis, a state-of-the-art animal clinic, flow cytometry & imaging and omics core facilities). IBT/BIOCEV Center is in Vestec, located at the outskirts of Prague, ~30 minutes from the city center by public transport.
Application deadline: 28. 2.2026
Position starts upon agreement. It lasts until end of 2027 with possible extension upon mutual agreement.
For more information, contact Radek Sindelka (sindelka@ibt.cas.cz) or Mikael Kubista (mikael.kubista@ibt.cas.cz).
To apply send your application including CV and motivation letter through our website: https://www.ibt.cas.cz/en/career-and-education/career-and-study/. Shortlisted candidates will be requested to provide minimum two references.
More details about the processing of personal data are available: https://www.ibt.cas.cz/en/about-the-institute/official-noticeboard/gdpr/.
Application deadline: 02/28/2026