Postdoc Position in Cell Biology

Institution: Masaryk University, Faculty of Medicine – Laboratory of Cilia and Centrosome Biology (Lukáš Čajánek Research Group)
Location: Brno, Czech Republic
Deadline: January 31, 2026
Start Date: April 2026 or upon agreement
Contract Type: Full-time, 2 years

Research Focus

• Investigate mechanisms and functions of primary cilia, crucial for embryonic development, tissue homeostasis, and disease (ciliopathies, cancer).

• Focus areas:

  1. Distal appendages and associated kinases

  2. Molecular motors controlling ciliary trafficking

• Methods: cell/animal models, proteomics, gene editing, lentiviral transduction, live-cell imaging, super-resolution microscopy

Candidate Requirements

• Ph.D. in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, or related field

• Ph.D. awarded within the past 7 years, with ≥2 years of research outside the Czech Republic in the last 3 years or Ph.D. from an international institution within the past 3 years

• Strong publication record: minimum 3 recent articles, ≥2 in Q1 journals

• Skills in:

  • Mammalian cell culture

  • Molecular biology techniques

  • Advanced microscopy (live-cell imaging/super-resolution advantageous)

• Ability to independently plan experiments, think critically, solve problems, and communicate effectively

• Motivation, creativity, and self-driven initiative

Application Materials

• Comprehensive CV with publication history

• Ph.D. diploma

• Contact information of two referees

• Brief description of intended research project and its relevance

• Evidence of ≥2 years research experience outside Czech Republic or foreign Ph.D. diploma

Contact for application info: Martina Vrablikova – vrablikova@med.muni.cz
Application link: e-application via Masaryk University portal

Benefits

• Access to advanced imaging and sequencing facilities

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Collaborative, globally connected research environment

• Assistance for relocation and family

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