PhD Position in Cell Migration: The Harnos Lab at Masaryk University, Brno (Czechia) is seeking a highly motivated PhD student to study the fundamental mechanisms of cell migration. The research focuses on understanding how cell signaling pathways instruct mitochondria to produce energy (ATP) required for cell movement—a process crucial in vertebrate development and diseases such as cancer metastasis.
Fully Funded PhD Position in Cell Migration, Mitochondria, and Energy Metabolism
🎓 Designation
PhD Student (Doctoral Researcher)
🔍 Research Area
- Cell Migration
- Cell Signaling Pathways (WNT/PCP)
- Mitochondria & Bioenergetics
- Live Imaging & Quantitative Cell Biology
- Developmental Biology
- Vertebrate In Vivo Models (Xenopus embryos)
📍 Location
Department of Experimental Biology
Masaryk University
Brno, Czechia 🇨🇿
✅ Eligibility / Qualification
- Master’s degree (or equivalent) in:
- Cell Biology
- Developmental Biology
- Molecular Biology
- Biochemistry or related life-science fields
- Strong interest in:
- Cell signaling
- Mitochondrial biology
- Energy metabolism
- Motivation to work with in vivo vertebrate models
- Prior experience in imaging or quantitative biology is an advantage
🧪 Job Description
- Investigate how cell signaling regulates mitochondrial energy production during cell migration
- Perform live imaging and quantitative cell biology experiments
- Work with Xenopus embryos as a vertebrate model system
- Contribute to ongoing research on development and disease-related cell migration
- Collaborate within an international research environment
📅 Start Date
June 2026 (Flexible)
📄 How to Apply
Interested candidates should send:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Motivation Letter
📧 Email Application To:
harnos@sci.muni.cz
⏰ Last Date to Apply
February 28, 2026
👨🔬 Principal Investigator
Dr. Jakub Harnos
Department of Experimental Biology
Masaryk University, Brno, Czechia
