JUNIOR Research Group Leader IN Life Sciences

Offer Description

JUNIOR Research Group Leader IN Life Sciences

Central European Institute of Technology of the Masaryk University (CEITEC MU), Brno, Czech Republic

CEITEC MU is the Czech Republic's flagship research institute in life sciences, renowned for internationally competitive research, cutting-edge research infrastructure, and a highly international scientific environment.

About this position

Are you a passionate and inquisitive early-career researcher, 2–10 years post-PhD, with a strong scientific track record and the ambition to establish your own independent research group? We are looking for outstanding young scientists ready to take the next step towards scientific independence and develop ground-breaking research in Structural and Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Plant Biology, Molecular Medicine, or Neurosciences.

In this role, you will:

• Establish and lead the newly created research group, including recruiting and developing the research team.
• Conduct research within your area of expertise to strengthen CEITEC MU's international scientific position.
• Develop new collaborations within CEITEC MU, Masaryk University and international research networks.
• Contribute to the development of CEITEC MU's research environment and institutional practices

We are looking for candidates who:

• Are promising early-career researchers, with a strong scientific track record and clear potential to develop into independent research leaders.
• Have demonstrated scientific creativity with the ambition to establish their own research group.
• Have a strong track record of high-quality scientific outputs appropriate to their career stage.
• Are ready to compete for prestigious individual research funding, such as an ERC Starting Grant or comparable funding, and to establish their research group upon successful grant acquisition.
• Demonstrate the potential to build international collaborations and scientific networks.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the potential to develop strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Are motivated to contribute to the scientific community of CEITEC MU and to its culture of scientific excellence, collaboration and international mobility.

What CEITEC MU offers

• An individual senior scientific mentor from among CEITEC's experienced researchers, providing guidance on scientific strategy, career development, team building and the transition towards full scientific independence.
• Dedicated support in preparing competitive applications for prestigious individual research grants, including ERC Starting Grants and comparable funding schemes.
• The opportunity to establish and lead a new research group at CEITEC MU.
• Access to state-of-the-art research infrastructure and CEITEC core facilities.
• A highly international and interdisciplinary research environment.
• Institutional support for building and developing your research team.
• Opportunities for collaboration across CEITEC MU, Masaryk University and CEITEC's international scientific network.

Application process

Application Deadline: 30.1. 2027

Assessment of Applications: on an ongoing basis

Expected Start: 2028

Applications, including a CV, a list of publications, a description of skills and experience related to the advertised position, a 2-page outline of future research interests, and contact details for at least two references, should be sent via e-application HERE.

For informal inquiries about the position and CEITEC MU, or in the case of difficulties with the e-application, please contact: scientific.secretary@ceitec.muni.cz

For more information about the recruitment process, refer to CEITEC Recruitment Policy.

In justified cases, the job announcer can extend, interrupt, or cancel the selection procedure

Where to apply

Website: https://www.muni.cz/o-univerzite/kariera-na-mu/volna-mista/81819

Work Location(s)

• Number of offers available: 1
• Company/Institute: CEITEC MU
• Country: Czech Republic