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VP2 (BFY) Researcher (junior/postdoc) 2 in the LERCO project (m/f)
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The Dean of the Faculty of Science of the University of Ostrava announces a job vacancy
- VP2 (BFY) Researcher (junior/postdoc) in the LERCO project (m/f)
The open vacancy is announced within the framework of the Life Environment Research Center Ostrava (LERCO), reg. no. CZ.10.03.01/00/22_003/0000003), Research Program 2 Biochemical and biophysical methods of living systems analysis – part Biophysics, Main Activity 1 (Structural-functional characteristics of membrane systems and macromolecules)
Type of systemized position:
- Postdoc I
Expected start date:
- 1st of January, 2025 (or as agreed)
Estimated amount of work:
- 100 % (or as agreed)
Qualifications and other requirements
- Ph.D. in biophysics or related fields
- Advanced knowledge of biophysical techniques in membrane biophysics and photosynthesis research, especially spectroscopic methods
- Advanced knowledge of data analysis, especially spectroscopic data
- Expertise in the non-bilayer lipids and non-lamellar lipid phases in biological membranes, especially with a focus on plant thylakoid membranes or structural-functional response of the thylakoid membrane related to plant acclimation to changes in environmental conditions
- Publication activity and international cooperation in the given field of research
- Good written and oral communication skills in English, at least at B2 level.
- The ability to work independently and collaboratively
- EU research level: R2 – Recognized
Job description/responsibilities
- Implementation of independent research focused on the study of structural-functional characteristics of membrane systems, particularly thylakoid membranes, and macromolecules within main activity (Structural-functional characteristics of membrane systems and macromolecules) in Research Program 2 (VP2) “Biochemical and biophysical methods of living systems analysis – Part Biophysics” of the LERCO project
- Publication of results obtained in the given field of research
- Development of experimental biophysical methods (especially methods of optical spectroscopy)
Language in which the selection process will be conducted
- English or Czech
Required documents (in Czech)
- Signed consent to the processing of personal data 4,03 MB
- Curriculum vitae with an overview of previous experience and publication activity
- Motivation letter
- Evidence of formal qualifications/education (confirmation of the completion of the doctoral studies can be submitted no later than the expected start date)
Application:
Please send your application with all the required documents electronically to by 2nd November 2024 (inclusive).
The first round of the selection process takes the form of a committee evaluation of the materials submitted. Only selected candidates will be invited to the second round - personal interview.
The Dean of the Faculty is entitled to cancel the selection procedure or to refrain from selecting any candidate, without obligation to provide justification.
Contact:
University of Ostrava
Faculty of Science
HR department
Bc. Lucie Malovcová
Chittussiho 10
710 00 Ostrava – Slezská Ostrava
Czech Republic
E-mail:
Phone: +420 553 46 2107