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Postdock - Flow cytometry specialist – Hematooncology and Immunotherapy
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The Dean of Faculty of Medicine University of Ostrava announces a selection procedure for position:
- Postdock - Flow cytometry specialist – Hematooncology and Immunotherapy
University/Department:
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Ostrava, Department of Hematooncology
Location:
- 17. listopadu 1790/5 708 52 Ostrava-Poruba, Czech Republic
Research field:
- Hematooncology and Immunotherapy
Our research:
The Blood Cancer Research Group is a recently established young international team led by experienced scientists with many national and international collaborations and outstanding publication tracks. It provides an attractive opportunity to pursue a career in science. Our research projects focus on molecular mechanisms of cancer resistance to therapy and novel approaches to treat hematologic malignancies harnessing the immune system's natural antitumor capacity. Our research center benefits from a large biobank with access to unique patient samples and a modern animal center. We employ the latest experimental approaches, including flow cytometry and cell sorting (FACSAria III, Cytoflex S, Cytoflex SRT, spectral cytometer Aurora), next-generation sequencing, CRISPR-Cas9 genome modification, mass spectrometry, non-invasive bioluminescence imaging in tumor mouse models, and various molecular, biochemical, and cell biology techniques. Besides, we have collaborations with prestigious international medical centers, pharma and biotech companies, resulting in several patent applications. Our goal is to transfer research findings to the stage of clinical trials. The details of the projects are available upon request.
Job description:
The University of Ostrava invites applications for full-time flow cytometry and cell sorting specialist in the haematooncology and cell therapy within the Blood Cancer Research Group. He/She will be responsible for planning and performing flow cytometry experiments on samples from patients or cultivated cell lines, analyzing results, supervising young scientists and technicians working on the project, and contributing in writing of scientific publications and grant proposals. We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, proactive scientist with well-documented experience and a deep interest in flow cytometry. Background in Molecular biology, Cell Biology, Immunology is desired. Good command of the English language, including writing skills, is mandatory.
Benefits:
Salary:
- We offer competitive salary 2 000 - 3 000 EUR/month (gross), commensurate with experience
We also offer:
- 5 sick days;
- 30 days off;
- meal vouchers.
Expected entry into the employment:
- 1th September 2022 or by an agreement
Expected working time:
- 100%
Qualification and other prerequisites:
- Ph.D. degree in immunology, molecular/cell biology, cancer biology, or related fields
- Experience with flow cytometry required
- EU research level: R2 – Recognized
- ENGLISH: Upper intermediate
Formal requirements:
The candidate will send the following documents:
- Curriculum vitae in English
- Brief motivation letter with two references
- List of publications
- Copy of diploma
- Consent to data processing
The evaluation committee will carry out the first round of the selection process by assessing the submitted documents. The required documents, including the completed consent to the processing of personal data, send by 25th August 2022 to the address of the personnel department of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Ostrava, Syllabova 19, 703 00 Ostrava 3 or to the email: . The successful candidates will be invited to the second round of the selection (in English or in Czech, in person, or online).
The employer is entitled to cancel the tender without giving any reasons or not to select any candidates.
Contact:
E-mail:
Blood Cancer Research Group: www.bcrg.cz
University of Ostrava: www.osu.eu
