PhD student position in the areas of Biophysics / Biomolecular Interactions / Biochemistry / Bioengineering / Chemical Engineering

PhD student position in the areas of Biophysics / Biomolecular Interactions / Biochemistry / Bioengineering / Chemical Engineering
Up to two open PhD positions are announced in biophysics / biochemistry / bioengineering / chemical engineering at the Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Department of Optical and Biophysical Systems.
The research of the recently established groups (Laboratory of Biophysics and Laboratory of Functional Biointerfaces) is focused on cutting-edge topics in experimental and theoretical biophysics, including surface-mediated biomolecular interactions and cellular interactions in complex biological media.

Required qualifications:
• Research experience in biophysics (either experimental or theoretical), or biochemistry, or related areas
• B.Sc./MSc. or equivalent degree in relevant subject area
• A creative and self-motivated personality, with interest in fundamental and applied science
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Good team-working skills
• Good communication skills in English

Preferred qualifications:
• Relevant experience in one or more of the following techniques: SPR, vibrational spectroscopies, ellipsometry, fluorescence microscopy, QCM, mass spectroscopy, AFM, other (bio)organic surface characterization techniques

We offer:
• Working in an international, creative and highly motivated environment of a newly established research group
• Cutting-edge research topics with high application potential
• Working in a multidisciplinary research team
• Stimulating friendly supervising and mentoring environment
• Unique research facilities
• Trainings and development possibilities (seminars, workshops, conferences)
• Soft skills lessons (project management, grants applications, etc.)
• Language courses
• A competitive salary
• Flexible working hours
• And more benefits as (Multisport card, ticket meals, cooperate kindergarten, etc)

Terms of employment:
The initial period of employment is 1 year (with the possibility of an extension), starting from March 1, 2019 or as otherwise agreed

Application procedure:
Please send us a letter of application (cover letter), CV, list of publications and two references to Bc. Petra Kratochvilova (kratochvilovafzu [dot] cz). In the subject line of your email, please state that you apply for the PhD Position in Biophysics.

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