The Center of Biomedical Research (OPVK CZ.1.07/2.3.00/30.0025), Institute of Physiology, Academy of Sciences, Prague, Czech Republic is seeking applicant for postdoctoral position (starting October 1, 2013) with an excellent ability and strong motivation to lead research on purinergic P2X receptors. EU-funded, possibility to proceed research in the new biotechnical and biomedical research centre BIOCEV in Prague (see http://www.biocev.eu/). The position includes teaching of undergraduate students.

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The application in English should include a cover letter summarizing the applicants’ career, past research accomplishments, statement of motivation, and research interests (1-2 pages), CV and a list of publications, copies of certificates and grades, and contact information for two references. The entire application should be sent as one single PDF file to Hana Zemkova (zemkova@biomed.cas.cz and a copy to cbv@biomed.cas.cz) before September 30, 2013.

 

Institute of Physiology announces call for a Senior Leader of the Department of Cellular and Molecular Neuroendocrinology.

Institute of Physiology (www.biomed.cas.cz/fgu/en, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Prague) announces call for a Senior Research Team Leader position to be taken up at the Department of Cellular and Molecular Neuroendocrinology . Senior team leader’s basic salary (taxable) is expected to be approx. 30,000 – 40,000 CZK per month; Institute’s remuneration rules apply (exact salary depending on candidate’s experience and research performance). Additional salary supplements may be covered by external funding. Eligibility: PhD degree in relevant field. Selection criteria: Candidates will be selected on the basis of academic merit, as documented by peer-reviewed publications, quality of their research proposal and its relevance to Institute of Physiology, capability to attract external funding in a relevant research field, leadership/management skills. Two-stage application procedure: Stage 1: Submission of the following documents to fgu@biomed.cas.cz by 19 September 2013: (i) professional CV, (ii) list of up to 8 most important publications with a brief outline of their scientific importance (up to 2 pages A4), (iii) current research funding relevant to the research team, the possibility to transfer it to Institute of Physiology (external candidates only), and a list of submitted and anticipated grant applications, (iv) Names and e-mail addresses of at least two academic referees. Stage 2: Short-listed candidates will be invited to submit full proposals (up to 15 pages A4) and deliver a public lecture as part of their interview at the Institute of Physiology. Final results will be announced by 30 November 2013. Successful candidate will be expected to take up his/her position on 1 January 2014. Full details governing this call can be found at www.

Institute of Physiology announces call for a Senior Leader of the Department of Biochemistry of Membrane Receptors.

Institute of Physiology (www.biomed.cas.cz/fgu/en, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Prague) announces call for a Senior Research Team Leader position to be taken up at the Department of Biochemistry of Membrane Receptors. Senior team leader’s basic salary (taxable) is expected to be approx. 30,000 – 40,000 CZK per month; Institute’s remuneration rules apply (exact salary depending on candidate’s experience and research performance). Additional salary supplements may be covered by external funding. Eligibility: PhD degree in relevant field. Selection criteria: Candidates will be selected on the basis of academic merit, as documented by peer-reviewed publications, quality of their research proposal and its relevance to Institute of Physiology (http://www.biomed.cas.cz/fgu/en), capability to attract external funding in a relevant research field, leadership/management skills. Two-stage application procedure: Stage 1: Submission of the following documents to fgu@biomed.cas.cz by 19 September 2013: (i) professional CV, (ii) list of up to 8 most important publications with a brief outline of their scientific importance (up to 2 pages A4), (iii) current research funding relevant to the research team, the possibility to transfer it to Institute of Physiology (external candidates only), and a list of submitted and anticipated grant applications, (iv) Names and e-mail addresses of at least two academic referees. Stage 2: Short-listed candidates will be invited to submit full proposals (up to 15 pages A4) and deliver a public lecture as part of their interview at the Institute of Physiology. Final results will be announced by 30 November 2013. Successful candidate will be expected to take up his/her position on 1 January 2014. Full details governing this call can be found at www.