Researcher in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Masaryk University

Department: Pavel Plevka Research Group – Central European Institute of Technology

Deadline: 10 Nov 2025

Start Date: 01 Dec 2025

Job Type: Full-time

Job Field: Science and Research

About CEITEC MU

Central European Institute of Technology of Masaryk University (CEITEC MU) is the Czech Republic’s flagship basic research institute. Our modern in-house core facilities, providing open access to the latest technologies and expertise, support over 500 researchers from more than 35 countries. Together, we push the boundaries of knowledge in structural biology, molecular medicine, genomics and proteomics of plant systems, and neuroscience.

CEITEC MU holds the European Commission’s HR Excellence in Research Award and was the first research institution in the Czech Republic to secure a top place in the Company of the Year: Equal Opportunities 2020 competition.

About the Position

For the project New Technologies for Translational Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences (NETPHARM), project registration no. CZ.02.01.01/00/22_008/0004607, under the Operational Programme Johannes Amos Comenius (OP JAK), Priority 1: Research and Development, Specific Objective 1.1: Development and Strengthening of Research and Innovation Capacities and the Implementation of Advanced Technologies, we are seeking a junior research fellow to work on Research Objective No. 5: Advanced in vitro and in silico approaches in drug development.

Our laboratory uses:

• Cryo-electron microscopy and tomography to determine 3D structures of viruses and bacteriophages and characterize their infection of cells
• Fluorescence light microscopy for time-resolved imaging of phage infection in biofilms

We study:

• Human viruses from the families Picornaviridae and Flaviviridae
• Tailed phages of Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Our structural biology program provides access to:

• Titan Krios with Falcon4 and K2 detectors
• Talos Arctica
• TF20
• Versa 3D dual-beam microscope for focused ion beam milling

Technicians are available to assist with routine laboratory tasks.

Daily Tasks

• Analyze binding of therapeutic nanoparticles to the cell surface using cryo-EM
• Independently execute experimental research activities
• Expand and apply scientific knowledge from individual scientific disciplines
• Collect, process, analyze, and interpret scientific papers and reports
• Identify and escalate risks to a superior position

Necessary Competencies

• No more than 7 years since awarding of Ph.D. or equivalent (Level 8 according to ISCED)
• Active knowledge of English
• Required education in the relevant field of the research objective

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• 6 weeks of paid holiday
• Contribution to a pension scheme / long-term investment product or nursery allowance of 2% of tariff wage
• Flat-rate meal contributions
• Multisport card and sports lessons on campus
• Reduced prices for mobile operator tariffs
• Psychological counseling

Additional Information

Application deadline: 10 Nov 2025

Expected start date: 01 Dec 2025

Hours: Full-time

Duration: Fixed term (X years)

Applications should include:

• CV
• Brief motivation letter
• Contacts for at least two references

If you experience difficulties submitting the e-application, contact: darja.horakova@ceitec.muni.cz

Selection committee: Head of the research group or representative of the research group/core facility/HR department.

The job announcer may extend, interrupt, or cancel the selection procedure if necessary.

Why Join CEITEC MU?

• Inclusive, equal opportunity employer
• Highly collaborative, collegial, and family-friendly international environment
• Relocation assistance through Welcome Office
• Access to in-house core facilities and professional administrative support
• Work in an international team contributing to improving human life and health

Location: Brno – a lively city in the heart of Europe with beautiful countryside and high standard of living.

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