FZU is a leading public research institution located in Prague, the Czech Republic, which is oriented on fundamental and applied research in physics. FZU is the largest institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences with more than 1100 employees. It pursues high-quality, innovative and ground-breaking fundamental science, as well as strives to promote interdisciplinarily and applied research.
Research Programme
The Department of Optical and Biophysical Systems has recently established new Biophotonics research group with the focus on optical biosensor technologies and spectroscopy. We offer international and friendly environment and are open for motivated people that want to learn novel laboratory techniques.
VerSiLiB project aims to develop a proof-of-concept of a novel in-vitro diagnostic system that combines the analysis of DNA and protein biomarkers into one proteogenomic test. Project is the first step in our journey to enable fast and easy-to-use proteogenomic tests that will be widely applicable in the diagnosis of several significant diseases including viral outbreaks, cancers, neuro-degenerative immune and cardiovascular diseases. In the end of the project, the developed technology will be validated for real-life cancer management in a clinical setting.
The candidate will become a member of a multidisciplinary team of scientist solving particular problems in the field of optical bioanalytical tools and single-molecule detection and spectroscopy. Depending on candidate’s background and research interest, the candidate will focus on the development of the experimental setup, image processing, and data analysis and will be involved in theoretical and/or experimental investigation at single-molecule level.
Required profile
- Ph.D. in Physics, Biophysics, Biochemistry, or related field
- Creativity and analytical thinking
- Sound verbal and written communication skills in English
- Previous experience in optical microscopy and/or bioanalytical techniques and/or micro/nano-fluidics and/or scientific instrumentation development.
Why should you apply
- Working in an international, creative and highly motivated environment of a newly established research group Optical Biosensor Technologies & Materials at Division of Optics, Institute of Physics, Czech Academy of Sciences
- Cutting-edge research topics with high application potential
- Working in a multidisciplinary research team
- A stimulating and friendly supervising and mentoring environment
- Unique research facilities
- Training and development possibilities (seminars, workshops, conferences)
- Soft skills trainings (project management, grants applications, etc.)
- Language courses
- A competitive salary
- Flexible working hours
- Home office mode
- And more benefits such as Multisport card, cooperate kindergarten, etc
Terms of employment
The initial period of employment is 1 year (with the possibility of an extension), starting from June 1st, 2023 or as otherwise agreed.
Application procedure
Please send a motivation letter, your CV, a list of publications and two references to contact below. For questions about the position please write to petra [dot] kratochvilova [at] fzu [dot] cz.
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