Junior Researcher 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 to join our team at the Laboratory of Microscopy and Histology of the Biological Center of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, v. v. i. as a Scientific Assistant, who would specialize in the analysis of image data from light microscopes. 

Your job will be:

• train new users on the ENTÚ microscopy equipment;
• assist users in the use of microscopes and image data analysis software;
• to 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 updating of the Microscopy and Histology Laboratory website;
• active participation 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 in biology or engineering;
• experience with fluorescence microscopy, especially classical and confocal microscopy; 
• experience with biological image analysis software;
• 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.

• subsidized racing meals in our own cafeteria;
• benefits from the Social Fund;
• employment in a stable, prestigious scientific institution of international importance;
• friendly work environment;
• free language and other employee courses;
• discounted mobile tariff with a contracted operator;
• discounted banking services at the contracted bank.

Possible start – 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) PhD diploma via the REPLY button below.