"POSTDOC POSITION in Cell Signaling"

Department: Pavel Krejčí Research Group – Faculty of Medicine

Deadline: 31 Jan 2026

Start date: April 2026 or upon agreement

Job type: full-time

Job field: Science and research

Medical Faculty of Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic invites excellent scientists to apply for a two-year POSTDOC POSITION in Cell Signaling

Description:

Postdoctoral position is available in laboratory of Pavel Krejci, to study various aspects of Fibroblast Growth Factor (FGF) signaling in disease. Current focus is on non-canonical FGF signaling pathways, differential signaling of FGF-receptors, and development of treatment for skeletal dysplasias caused by aberrant FGFR signaling. While our primary interest is the FGF pathway, projects on the entire RTK family are also running in the lab.

More about our research:

• Cell Communication and Signaling 2025;23(1):209.
• Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences 2025;82(1):167.
• Journal of Bone and Mineral Research 2024;39(12):1783-1792.
• Molecular Therapy Nucleic Acids. 2024;36(1):102405.
• Science Translational Medicine. 2021;13(592):eaba4226.
• EMBO Molecular Medicine. 2020;12(11):e11739.
• PNAS 2019;116(10):4316-4325.

The successful candidate should

• Hold a Ph.D. or its equivalent, awarded within the past 7 years, AND have worked in research for at least 2 years of work, within the last 3 years, outside the Czech Republic (with a workload equivalent to at least 0.5 full-time employment)
• Alternatively, hold a Ph.D. diploma (or equivalent) from an international institution awarded within the past 3 years
• Demonstrate a publication record that includes a minimum of three research outputs (articles) within the past three years, surpassing the field's median standards, with at least two of them ranked in Q1 according to Web of Science.

Specific qualifications include:

• Strong background in biochemistry, molecular biology or cell biology.
• Experience with signal transduction, modern histological methods and modern omics methods is advantage but not required.

Include these in your application:

• A comprehensive CV detailing your publication history
• A copy of your PhD diploma
• Contact information for two referees who can provide insights into your qualifications
• A brief but substantive description of your research focus and the specific topic you intend to investigate. Justify the relevance of this research within the field.
• Submission of documents validating that you have accumulated a minimum of two full years of work experience outside the Czech Republic within the past three years, and/or proof of a Ph.D. diploma from a foreign institution.

We offer:

• Access to Core Facilities and state-of-the-art facilities, including advanced imaging and sequencing technologies
• An exceptionally competitive salary, commensurate with the applicant's skills and proficiency.
• An enticing position within a rapidly evolving university precinct.
• A range of diverse and stimulating responsibilities within an outstanding research environment.
• An initial two-year appointment.
• The opportunity to collaborate with a professional team in a comfortable work environment.
• Interaction with renowned scientists within an inspiring, globally-connected setting.
• A dedicated welcome service tailored to the needs of the successful candidate and their family.

Anticipated start date: The position is available from April 2026 or upon agreement

The submission deadline is 31st January 2026. Please submit e-application.

For more information, please contact Martina Vrablikova by e-mail vrablikova@med.muni.cz.

The assessment of applications will begin promptly upon the deadline's closure. Candidates who make the shortlist will receive invitations for interviews within one month following the application deadline.