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Junior/Postdoc Researcher in Biochemistry and Proteomics

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The Dean of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Ostrava announces a selection procedure to fill the position of

  • Junior/Postdoc Researcher in Biochemistry and Proteomics

Research Programme 7 Applied Research in Oncology – Solid Tumours.
Analytics 11701/3703/1370/022369, the proposer is Assoc. Prof. Jakub Cvek, M.D., Ph.D.

Workplace

  • Faculty of Medicine, Medical Research Center

Position classification

  • Postdoc I

The position is funded by the European Union within the LERCO project, registration number CZ.10.03.01/00/22_003/0000003, through the Just Transition Operational Programme.

Job description

  • Research in biochemistry, protein biochemistry and proteomics focused on investigating the molecular mechanisms of cancer within the LERCO project and Research Programme 7 Applied Research in Oncology.
  • Development, optimisation and application of biochemical and proteomic methods for the analysis of biological samples and experimental models.
  • Isolation, purification and characterisation of proteins and protein complexes using chromatographic, electrophoretic and immunochemical methods, including affinity purification, co-immunoprecipitation (co-IP), SDS-PAGE and Western blotting.
  • Preparation of biological samples for proteomic analyses and participation in the analysis and interpretation of mass spectrometry data.
  • Performing biochemical and enzymatic assays focused on protein-protein interactions, enzyme and protein kinase activity and kinetics, and signalling pathways associated with cancer biology.
  • Collaboration with other research teams within Research Programme 7 in the planning, implementation and evaluation of experiments.
  • Analysis and interpretation of experimental data, preparation of scientific publications and presentation of research results at national and international conferences.
  • Participation in the preparation of research projects and grant proposals and in the scientific supervision and mentoring of students and junior members of the research team.

Qualification requirements – required

  • Completed doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in biochemistry, molecular biology, chemistry, biotechnology or a related natural science or biomedical field.
  • Practical experience with protein biochemistry and molecular biology methods, including protein isolation, purification and biochemical characterisation.
  • Practical experience with electrophoretic, immunochemical and chromatographic methods, particularly SDS-PAGE and Western blotting.
  • Experience in performing and evaluating biochemical or enzymatic assays.
  • Ability to independently plan, perform and evaluate experimental work and interpret the resulting data.
  • Experience in presenting scientific results and a record of scientific publications.
  • Proficiency in English sufficient for professional communication, working with scientific literature and preparing scientific publications.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team, independence, accuracy and willingness to learn new experimental and analytical methods.

Qualification requirements – preferred

  • Experience with proteomic analyses and the preparation of biological samples for mass spectrometry-based analysis.
  • Practical experience with protein affinity purification, immunoprecipitation or co-immunoprecipitation (co-IP) and the study of protein-protein interactions.
  • Experience with enzyme kinetics or analysis of the activity of protein kinases and other enzymes.
  • Experience with liquid chromatography (HPLC, FPLC), mass spectrometry or heterologous expression and purification of recombinant proteins.
  • Experience with molecular biology methods and bioinformatic or statistical tools for experimental data analysis.
  • Experience with interdisciplinary collaboration and the application of biochemical or proteomic methods in biomedical or cancer research.
  • Experience with grant proposal preparation, participation in research projects or supervision and mentoring of students.

Research level

  • R2 – Recognised Researcher

The expected form of employment

  • 60 % FTE

The duration of employment

  • fixed-term employment from 1 October 2026 to 31 December 2027, for the duration of the LERCO project

The expected start date

  • 1 October 2026 or by agreement

Wage conditions

  • The salary is determined according to the University′s internal salary regulations and also reflects the applicant′s professional experience.

Benefits

  • 6 weeks′ vacation per year (in case of 100% working time).
  • 5 paid sick days per year (in case of 50% working time or more, and after trial period).
  • Meal allowance worth 123,-CZK/day (in case of 70% working time or more).
  • Sport activities not only through the MultiSport employee program.
  • Language and other educational courses.
  • Rent discount by the Heimstaden company.
  • Possibility of using the services of the university library for free.
  • 15% discount on books at University Shop – OUshop.
  • Elánek kindergarten for employees′ children and 50% discount on school fees.
  • Work in a professional team backed by a stable employer.
  • Supportive organizational culture and policies, pleasant working environment.

The language in which the selection procedure will be conducted

  • Czech or English

Documents required from the participant

Application deadline

  • 14 August 2026 (inclusive)

Information about the selection procedure

To apply for the selection process, please send us the completed form and the required documents.

The organizer reserves the right to cancel, suspend, or extend the selection process, or to select none of the applicants, without providing a reason.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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