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 Senior Research Scientist – Cancer Biology.
Senior Research Scientist – Cancer Biology
More details about the laboratory: https://www.ibt.cas.cz/en/research-laboratories/laboratory-of-structural-biology/
About the role
The successful candidate will lead a research project focused on the roles of extracellularheparan-6-O-endosulfatases SULF1 and SULF2 in cancer progression and the development of novel therapeutic inhibitors.
Key responsibilities
- Lead an independent research project and supervise a small research team.
- Design and coordinate experimental studies involving cancer cell models, tumor microenvironment, and preclinical studies.
- Coordinate national and international collaborations.
- Prepare scientific publications, grant proposals, and project reports.
Requirements
- PhD in cancer biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, or a related field.
- Extensive research experience in cancer biology, preferably involving SULF enzymes, tumor–stroma interactions, or head and neck cancer.
- Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
- Demonstrated experience in obtaining and managing competitive research funding.
- Ability to lead research projects and supervise junior scientists.
- Excellent command of English
We offer
- A senior research position within an established and externally funded research program.
- Opportunity to lead a small research team in an international research environment.
- Access to state-of-the-art research infrastructure at BIOCEV.
Preferred start date: January 1, 2027
Application deadline: December 7, 2026
About the Institute of Biotechnology of the Czech Academy of Sciences
The Institute of Biotechnology (IBT, ibt.cas.cz) is a top-class multi-disciplinary public research institution in the Czech Republic whose mission is to research biomolecular mechanisms, the understanding of which contributes to the development of new diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and the emergence of innovative biotechnologies. IBT is located in the BIOCEV Center (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 IBT and BIOCEV partners run excellent core facilities (gene core, structural and biophysical analysis, a state-of-the-art animal clinic, flow cytometry & imaging, and omics core facilities).
Location
IBT is in the BIOCEV Center in Vestec, Prague-West, ~30 minutes from the city center by public transport.
How to apply
Send your application including:
- Your CV, where you highlight your skills and experience critical for the position,
- A publication list and brief motivation letter, where you tell us why you are interested in the position and why we should choose you.
through our website: https://www.ibt.cas.cz/en/career-and-education/career-and-study/. Other forms of your application will not be considered.
Later in the process, we may request references for phone interviews and ask you to present your recent activities with a focus on the desired skills and experience, and a case study related to the position.
For more information, please contact Dr. Cyril Bařinka, Laboratory of Structural Biology, Institute of Biotechnology CAS, cyril.barinka@ibt.cas.cz
We look forward to hearing from you.
More details on the processing of personal data are available on the website:
https://www.ibt.cas.cz/cs/o-ustavu/uredni-deska/gdpr/.
Application deadline: 12/07/2026