Postdoctoral Researcher -Microbiomes: The Laboratory of Fungal Biology at the Institute of Microbiology (IMIC), Czech Academy of Sciences, is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position (100%) to work on arbuscular mycorrhizal hyphosphere microbiomes. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team working on synthetic microbiomes and interkingdom interactions between mycorrhizal fungi and bacteria.
Designation: Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area: Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Hyphosphere Microbiomes
Location: Institute of Microbiology (IMIC), Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague, Czech Republic
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Holders of a PhD title for less than 5 years
- Background in microbiology, soil science, or plant sciences
- Enthusiastic young researcher interested in synthetic microbiomes
- Team player within a large interdisciplinary project
- Interest in interkingdom interactions between mycorrhizal fungi and bacteria
- Fluent in English; understanding Czech is an asset
- Well-developed communication and presentation skills
- Demonstrated capability of independent publishing of research results
Job Description:
Postdoctoral Researcher – Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Hyphosphere Microbiomes
The postdoctoral researcher will work on arbuscular mycorrhizal hyphosphere microbiomes, contributing to a multidisciplinary project. The research involves synthetic microbiomes and explores interkingdom interactions between mycorrhizal fungi and bacteria. The candidate will have access to well-equipped labs, research glasshouse, growth chambers, and advanced equipment on campus. Long-term employment prospects within a vibrant scientific campus are offered.
We Offer:
- Gross salary between 60,000 and 69,000 CZK/month (depending on age/career stage/achievements)
- Institutional support in developing the researcher’s own research agenda
- 6 weeks (30 days) of holidays per year upon full-time employment
- Various employee benefits (canteen, sport/leisure activities, language courses, etc.)
- Initial contract for 1 year, extendable up to 3 years within current projects
- Possible start as early as 1st January 2024 (subject to visa and work permission, if applicable)
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit the following documents electronically to the personal department of the IMIC (petra.sedmikova@biomed.cas.cz) with a copy to the head of the Laboratory of Fungal Biology (jansa@biomed.cas.cz) by January 15, 2024:
- Current professional CV, including a certificate of awarding the PhD title (awarded after 1st January 2019)
- List of all scientific publications, detailing journal quality and citations
- Cover letter detailing visions for short-, medium-, and long-term professional future
- List of all scientific projects where the applicant has acted as PI/co-PI so far
- Contacts of three persons who may be asked for a reference
Last Date for Apply: 15 January 2024
Disclaimer: This job post is based on information from a reliable source. Applicants are advised to verify details from the official IMIC website for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
