PhD Position in Chromatin Organization: The Institute of Experimental Botany in Olomouc, Czechia, is offering an exciting PhD position focused on the role of the nuclear lamina in Rabl interphase chromosome configuration in barley (Hordeum vulgare). This project will employ advanced microscopy and AI-based approaches to explore chromosome dynamics.
PhD Position in Chromatin Organization and Function
Designation
PhD Student
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Chromatin Organization and Function |
| Location | Olomouc, Czechia |
| Eligibility/Qualification | M.Sc./Mgr. or similar degree from a non-Czech university required at the Ph.D. start |
| Salary | 3180 €/month (+ Optional family allowance of 495 €/month) |
| Benefits | Social and health insurance, 25 days of vacation |
Description
The PhD project aims to understand the maintenance of Rabl configuration, which involves the clustering of centromeres and telomeres at opposite nuclear poles. This configuration is vital for rapid cell division in grasses with large genomes. The project is part of the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions Doctoral Network consortium AGILE, collaborating with leading European labs in advanced microscopy.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send a PDF containing their CV and a motivation letter to pecinkagroup@gmail.com with the subject line “Ph.D. AGILE.”
Last Date to Apply
The selection process will start immediately and continue until the position is filled, with a final deadline of 15 March 2026.
For more information about the Pecinka group and their research, please visit Pecinka Group Website.
