Postdoctoral Position in Translational Control: The Laboratory of RNA Biochemistry at Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic, led by RNDr. Martin Pospíšek, Ph.D., invites applications for a fully EU-funded postdoctoral position. The position offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated molecular biologist/biochemist/cell biologist to investigate the role of non-canonical translation initiation factors in cancer and development. The laboratory is part of the newly formed RNA for Therapy Consortium and a founding member of the National Institute of Virology and Bacteriology.
Designation: Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area: Translational Control, with a focus on non-canonical translation initiation factors in cancer and development
Location: Laboratory of RNA Biochemistry, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
Eligibility/Qualification: Candidates must:
- Hold a Ph.D. degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, or a related field.
- Possess strong oral and written communication skills.
- Have significant training in molecular biology, biochemistry, or structural biology, demonstrated by publications.
- Early and advanced career scientists, as well as students nearing graduation, are encouraged to apply.
- Start date is flexible.
Job Description: The successful candidate will join an enthusiastic team and work in well-equipped laboratories with access to first-class service facilities at the Faculty of Science, Charles University, Prague, and Biocev. The research will focus on non-canonical translation initiation factors in the context of cancer and development. Collaborations include the Genomics Core Facility at EMBL, Heidelberg, and the Department of Computer Science at the Czech Technical University in Prague. The laboratory is centrally located near the University Botanical Garden.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their applications to Martin Pospisek (martin.pospisek@natur.cuni.cz), including:
- Cover letter describing research background
- CV
- List of publications
- Names and contact information for three references
- Brief description of the candidate’s best scientific discovery (just one) in the cover letter.
Last Date for Apply: 15 June 2024
For more information about the laboratory and the research group, visit the Laboratory of RNA Biochemistry website.
For inquiries, please contact:
- Research Group Leader: RNDr. Martin Pospíšek, Ph.D. (martin.pospisek@natur.cuni.cz)
- Project Supervisor: RNDr. Martin Pospíšek, Ph.D. (martin.pospisek@natur.cuni.cz)
