Laboratory Assistant in Aquatic Microbial Ecology (Protist Viruses)

Hydrobiologický ústav

Oddělení mikrobiální ekologie vody

Pracovní smlouva

The Department of Aquatic Microbial Ecology (https://www.hbu.cas.cz/en/structure/ame/), Institute of Hydrobiology, Biology Centre CAS (https://www.bc.cas.cz/en/homepage/), invites applications for laboratory assistant position. The new assistant will work in the microbial laboratory, maintain the lab, order supplies and perform basic molecular biology work. In addition to these core responsibilities, this position offers an exceptional opportunity to gain hands-on experience with advanced long-read sequencing technologies, a highly sought-after skill in modern molecular biology.

• Good knowledge of basic molecular biology methods (DNA and RNA isolation, PCR)
• Experience in working with eukaryotic cultures and/or viruses would be appreciated
• Experience with MS Excel, Word
• Candidates must be proficient in English
• Driving license and knowledge of Czech language would be considered favorably but is not a prerequisite for selection

• 5 weeks of paid holiday per year in total for 1 FTE
• Subsidized lunches in our own canteen and other benefits from Social fund
• Standard health insurance and social security
• Working in a stable, prestigious research institution of international importance
• Welcome service and further support for foreigners (HR Award)
• Friendly & stimulating international working environment
• Work-life balance in a middle-sized university city offering options for outdoor, sport & cultural activities
• Free language classes (Czech for foreigners, English for Czechs)
• Opportunity to take part in mentoring programmes as a mentor or a mentee
• Concessionary mobile tariff and banking services at the contractual operator and bank

The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
Target starting date is 1st of April 2025. The position is available for 1 year with the possibility of extension.
 

The Biology Centre is located in České Budějovice (2 hours south of the capital Prague), a middle-sized city with ca. 100K inhabitants, relaxed atmosphere, over 750 years of tradition and a breathtaking countryside around. Both the town and the surrounding countryside provide numerous opportunities for research and leisure activities. There is also a growing international expert community at the Biology Centre CAS (BC CAS) and the University of South Bohemia (USB). In addition, the living costs are still low by international standards. Check out our Guide for Expats (https://www.bc.cas.cz/en/employees) to read about life in the city and the Czech Republic.
 

The Biology Centre of the Czech Academy of Sciences holds the HR Award. Our selection process meets European standards for recruitment of researchers (https://www.bc.cas.cz/en/employees/candidates/otm-r/) and we provide our employees from abroad with welcome service (visa application, administration, relocation & settlement support). Gender equality plan (https://www.bc.cas.cz/en/about-us/gender-equality) has been accepted in 2022.

Application should contain CV and the name and contact information of at least one referee, preferable as a single PDF file. Do not hesitate to ask for further information about the position.
Contact: 
Dr. Paul-Adrian Bulzu (paul.bulzu@hbu.cas.cz)