Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: No
Offer Description
Location: Hradec Králové, Czech Republic
Duration: 3 years
Expected start date: January 2027
Position: Part-time or Full-time, on-site
Gross monthly salary: 46 000 CZK plus bonuses
Application deadline: October 2, 2026
About the position:
The Department of Chemistry at the Faculty of Science, University of Hradec Králové, is seeking a motivated and independent Postdoctoral Researcher in Bioorganic or Medicinal Chemistry with a focus on modulators of mitochondrial enzymes in neurodegeneration.
The successful candidate will participate in research combining molecular design, organic synthesis, compound characterization and in vitro evaluation.
Research focus:
The research will focus on the design, preparation, characterization and experimental evaluation of compounds targeting mitochondrial enzymes relevant to neurodegeneration.
The successful candidate will be involved particularly in:
- molecular design;
- organic synthesis;
- characterization of prepared compounds;
- biochemical and other in vitro assays;
- development of synthetic, characterization and evaluation techniques.
- The position also provides an opportunity to develop an independent research programme within the broader scientific scope of the group.
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- actively participate in experiments involving molecular design, organic synthesis and/or biochemical assays;
- contribute to the development and modernization of synthetic, characterization and evaluation tools;
- prepare scientific manuscripts;
- collaborate with internal and external researchers;
Where to apply
E-mail: katerina.rybakova@uhk.cz
Requirements
- Research Field: Chemistry
- Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
We are looking for a researcher with a PhD in Bioorganic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry or a related field.
Essential qualifications:
The candidate should have:
- a PhD in Bioorganic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry or a related discipline;
- publications in impact-factor journals indexed in the Web of Science;
- previous experience from a scientific internship abroad;
- practical experience with molecular design, synthetic chemistry, compound characterization and in vitro evaluation;
- English language proficiency at least at C1 level.
Languages: ENGLISH
Level: Excellent
Additional Information
Benefits
We offer:
- the opportunity to participate in research combining molecular design, synthetic chemistry and biochemical evaluation;
- involvement in the development and modernization of synthetic, characterization and evaluation approaches;
- collaboration with researchers within and outside the university;
- the opportunity to develop an independent research programme;
- access to the research environment and infrastructure of the Faculty of Science, University of Hradec Králové.
Eligibility criteria
Applicants should submit:
Applications should be sent by e-mail to: katerina.rybakova@uhk.cz.
Application deadline: October 2, 2026.
Selected candidates will be invited for an interview.
For informal enquiries about the scientific scope of the position, please contact: kamil.musilek@uhk.cz.
Website for additional job details: https://www.uhk.cz/cs/univerzita-hradec-kralove/uhk/uredni-deska/verejne-informace/personalni-vyberova-rizeni-a-souteze/prf-open-postdoctoral-position-department-of-chemistry
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 1
- Company/Institute: Univerzita Hradec Králové
- Country: Czech Republic
- State/Province: Czech Republic
- City: Hradec Králové
- Postal Code: 50003
- Street: Rokitanského 62
Contact
- State/Province: Czech Republic
- City: Hradec Kralove
- Website: http://www.uhk.cz/
- Street: Rokitanskeho 62
- Postal Code: 50003
- E-Mail: katerina.rybakova@uhk.cz
- Phone: 608525835
