PhD Student in Bioanalytics

The Institute of Photonics and Electronics v. v. i., in accordance with the Act No. 283/1992 of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, as amended by the Act No. 420/2005, and in accordance with the Statutes of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, invites applications for a PhD Student in the field of Bioanalytics.

Responsibilities and tasks

The selected candidate will carry out research of methods for immobilization of various biological entities on the surface of a plasmonic sensor and development of methodologies enabling biosensor-based investigation of analyte-receptor (e.g. protein-protein and protein-cell) interactions. The developed immobilization methods and methodologies will be applied to the investigation of interactions of selected biomolecules and their quantification.

Requirements:

• MS or equivalent degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biophysics or similar,
• experience in research of biosensors for investigation of biomolecular interactions or detection of biomolecules.

We offer:

• interesting and challenging job in an international environment,
• work in a vibrant and multidisciplinary research team,
• excellent research infrastructure,
• full time employment with 5 weeks of vacation and other benefits.

Terms of employment

The initial period of employment is 1 year (with the possibility of an extension), starting from December 1, 2019 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Application procedure

In order to apply, please, send a letter of application (cover letter) and CV to Ms. Jana Petrlova (petrlova@ufe.cz). 

Deadline for application: 19th November 2019.

In the subject line of your email, please, state that you apply for PhD Student in Bioanalytics.

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