Researcher (Postdoc) / Researcher (Postdoc)

The Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry announces a selection procedure for the job position of Researcher (Postdoc).
Research Field: biomedical sciences

Number of Posts: 1
Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
Department/Facility: Laboratory of Genome Integrity
Type of contract: Fixed-term contracts
Hours per Week: 40
Location: Olomouc
Offer Starting Date: by agreement

The Institute of Molecular and Translational Medicine (IMTM) is a leading biomedical research centre of the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Palacký University Olomouc. IMTM combines basic and translational research with strong technological infrastructure and international collaborations. Its mission is to advance understanding of human disease, particularly cancer and other major disorders, and to contribute to the development of future diagnostics and therapies. More information: https://www.imtm.cz/

Laboratory description

The ERC-CZ funded position is available in the junior Proteotoxic Stress Research Group, part of the Laboratory of Genomic Integrity. The group studies how cells respond to damaged and aggregated proteins, with a particular focus on proteotoxic stress, proteostasis, the ubiquitin-proteasome system, molecular chaperones, and novel vulnerabilities of cancer cells. The project combines cell biology, microscopy, molecular biology, biochemistry, and translational biomedical research in an international and collaborative environment.

• design and perform independent research in cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, and microscopy, including advanced live-cell and fluorescence imaging approaches
• analyze and interpret data, prepare manuscripts, publish original findings, and present results at meetings and conferences
• contribute to student supervision and to the day-to-day scientific activities of the group

• PhD in cell biology, biochemistry, medical sciences or a related field
• proven track record of practical experience in the following: cell culture, microscopy, biochemistry, molecular biology
• Solid publication record relative to career stage.
• Ability to communicate and write in English/Fluent English (spoken and written)
• Capability of independent scientific work including publishing activities
• Active approach, initiative and willingness for further education.
• Management skills (leadership).
• International experience in an advantage.

• Steady background of the top scientific university.
• 8 weeks of paid holiday for academics and 30 days for non-academic workers and researchers.
• Meal allowance and other benefits
• Education and career growth possibilities
• International mobility of all employees.
• A position at a well-established and internationally oriented biomedical research institute.
• Access to state-of-the-art infrastructure and core facilities.

Strukturovaný profesní životopis v anglickém jazyce/CV in English

Motivační dopis/Cover letter

Škrott Zdeněk, Mgr., Ph.D., zdenek.skrott@upol.cz, +420585632144

I want to respond to the offer

The deadline for application is 31.07.2026.

Additional Information

The Palacký University reserves the right not to fill the position in an exceptional case without giving any reason or to cancel the selection procedure.