Researcher in Bioinformatics

Masaryk University

Department: Pavel Krejčí Research Group – Faculty of Medicine
Deadline: 7 December 2025
Start Date: During January 2026, or by agreement
Job Type: Full-time
Job Field: Science and Research

About Us

Our laboratory is a world-class research facility in the field of drug development for growth disorders (achondroplasia, brittle bone disease, others). We host several international scientists and offer excellent opportunities for a successful career.

We combine animal physiology, cell biology, molecular biology, and biochemistry to uncover molecular mechanisms of disease and accelerate therapeutic discovery.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Bioinformatician with expertise in genomics and proteomics data analysis to join our interdisciplinary research team.

The ideal candidate will:

• Design and implement computational pipelines
• Analyze high-dimensional omics datasets
• Mine public databases
• Contribute to hypothesis development and data interpretation in collaboration with experimental scientists

Key Responsibilities

• Integrate multi-omics data (genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics)
• Process and visualize genomics and proteomics datasets
• Collaborate with biologists to interpret results and generate insights
• Use computing environments and cloud-based analysis platforms
• Contribute to scientific publications, presentations, and grant proposals

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Systems Biology, Computer Science, or related field
• Experience with data analysis from NGS, proteomics, single-cell omics, and spatial genomics
• Strong proficiency in Python, R, and Linux command-line environments
• Familiarity with databases: Ensembl, UniProt, NCBI, STRING, Reactome, Protein Data Bank, PRIDE/PeptideAtlas
• Strong ambition to discover
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Excellent command of English

Terms of Employment

• Gross salary: CZK 60,000–90,000/month (depending on experience and skills)
• Contract type: Fixed-term with possibility of extension
• Location: University Campus Brno, Kamenice 5, 625 00 Brno, Czech Republic
• Working hours: Full-time
• Expected start date: During January 2026, or by agreement
• Application deadline: 7 December 2025

More Information About Our Research

• PubMed Publications – Krejčí P
• Achondroplasia Registry – Research

How to Apply

Please send the following via the online application link:

• CV
• Cover letter
• Contact details for three references (name, position, phone number, and email)

For further information, contact: adela.otahalova@med.muni.cz

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