Specialist in the Laboratory of Microscopy and Histology

Institute of Entomology

Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics

Laboratory of Microscopy and Histology

Employment contract

We are looking for a colleague, a scientific assistant, to join our team at the Laboratory of Microscopy and Histology of the Institute of Entomology (IE) at the Biology Centre CAS, who would specialize in the analysis of image data from light microscopes. 

Your job will be to:

• train new users on the IE microscopy equipment;
• assist users in the use of microscopes and image data analysis software;
• carry out regular routine servicing and maintenance of microscopes and to arrange for repairs of microscopy equipment;
• independently carry out research and development tasks within the framework of a project assigned by the line manager;
• publish regularly in impacted journals;
• follow new trends in image data analysis (FIJI, IMARIS, cellSence), etc.; 
• maintenance and update the Microscopy and Histology Laboratory website;
• actively participate in teaching at the Faculty of Science, which is provided by members of the laboratory;
• participate in internships and courses supporting the improvement of their professional level;
• participate in obtaining research funding from grant agencies.

We require you to have:

• university degree (Bachelor or Master) in biology or engineering;
• experience with biological image analysis software;
• experience in programming;
• experience with fluorescence microscopy, especially classical and confocal microscopy (welcome);
• experience with web development (welcome);
• flexibility and willingness to learn new workflows;
• ability to work in a team; 
• ability to perform tasks independently as assigned by supervisor;
• knowledge of English at a good spoken and written level;
• communication and organisational skills.

• 5 weeks of paid holiday yearly (for 1 FTE)
• Subsidized lunches in our own canteen and other benefit from the 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)
• English speaking, 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 services at the contractual operator and bank
• Campus-based daycare for employees' children from the age of 1 year

Starting date – as soon as possible.

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.

Please submit your (1) motivation letter, (2) structured CV, and (3) diploma via the REPLY button below.