Job Opportunities in Czech Republic

Přehled
Ref. No. UKFa F/511822/2024
Charles University, Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradec Králové, represented by the Dean of the Faculty, announces an open competition according to the Act No. 111/1998 Coll., on Higher Education Institutions
for the project New Technologies for Translational Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences /NETPHARM,
Project No.: CZ.02.01.01/00/22_008/0004607,
within the Operation Programme Johannes Amos Comenius (OP JAK), P 1: Research and Development, SO 1.1: Developing and enhancing research and innovation capacities and deploying advanced technologies,
to fill the research position:
Fa F_VZ5_84: Researcher (junior), 0.8 FTE (80 %),
Place of work: Hradec Králové
Responsibilities:

• Independent performance of the research activities in the relevant field.
• Design, organization of work, planning and execution of experiments for VZ5 (WP5).
• Introduction and application of methods using the C. elegans experimental model for drug studies with a focus on anthelmintic efficacy.
• Monitoring the effect of study drugs in different experimental models.
• Studying the mechanism of action of new potential anthelmintics.
• Interpretation of data with regard to the possibility of extrapolation to other organisms.
• Presentation and publication of the achieved results on an international level.
• Involvement in the preparation of related national and international projects.
• Participation in key project activities with an emphasis on application potential.

Profile:

• A researcher who is no more than 7 years beyond the award of his/her academic Ph.D. or its equivalent (ISCED level 8 equivalent).
• Completed university doctoral studies (Ph D degree) in a field of in the field with biomedical focus at a university in the Czech Republic or achieved a comparable degree at a foreign university no later than on the date of employment.
Junior researcher H-index 3 (is an advantage), min. 1 first-authored publication (preferably with IF
• 3), completed Ph D studies, letter of recommendation from 2 experts in the field (at least 1 from a foreign institution), required education in the relevant field of research, grant activity is an advantage, active knowledge of English language.
• Previous experience in grant activities in the field of biochemistry, molecular biology is an advantage.
• Scientific and publication activity in the fields of biochemistry and molecular biology.
• Excellent knowledge of molecular biological techniques and methodologies (especially with a focus on gene expression analysis).
• Previous experience with various experimental models, especially C. elegans, is an advantage

Other knowledge and skills:

• Prerequisites for excellent research work
• Flexibility, diligence, thoroughness, and responsibility
• Good organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and in a team
• High level of work commitment
• Strong willingness to learn new things continuously

The application must include the following:

• First and last name of the applicant
• Date and place of birth
• Nationality
• Place of residence/current address
• Date and signature
• Contact information (email address, phone number)

Candidates are expected to submit the following annexes with an application:

• CV including the list of publications, professional skills, and past research experience
• Professional application letter
• 2 letters of recommendation from recognized experts in their research field
• Certified copy of a diploma (Ph D degree)
• Other documents certifying required knowledge and expertise
• Information duty and consent to the processing of personal data according to Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation) and Act No. 110/2019 Coll., on personal data processing, as amended

The application form and agreement, including an acknowledgment about providing personal data, are available for download below on this page http://www.faf.cuni.cz.
The estimated monthly wage: 62 000 CZK (1.0 FTE)
The start of work: 1 October, or can be negotiated
Type of employment contract: for 1-3 years, with the expectation that the contract will be extended until 29 February 2028.
Employment: part-time (0.8 FTE).
We offer:

• Work for the prestigious educational and scientific institution of Charles University
• Interesting work in cutting-edge research in the field of new technologies for translational research in pharmaceutical sciences
• Opportunity to participate in cutting-edge research and be part of an international interdisciplinary team
• Possibility of cooperation with foreign experts from all over the world
• Specialized professional growth and continuous education in a field with the perspective of long-term employment
• Foreign scientific internships and participation in international conferences

We also offer:

• Part-time (0.8 FTE)
• 5 weeks of vacation per year + 5 personal development days
• Discounted calls for employees and their family members
• Contributions from the social fund (e.g. meal allowance, etc.)
• possibility of using the services of the FAFÍK Children’s Group (a children’s group established at the Faculty of Pharmacy of the Charles University in Hradec Králové)
• ČSOB incentive programme (a package of above-standard benefits for all employees)
• UK benefits (discounts and benefits for UK employees at external entities)

We kindly ask you to send the application form with all required documents and attachments by post or email no later than 25. 9. 2024, 14:00, to the following address:
Charles University, Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradec Králové
Lenka Cermanová, Di S. – Personnel Department
Akademika Heyrovského 1203
500 03 Hradec Králové
Czech Republic
Email: hr@faf.cuni.cz
Please clearly mark the envelope „Job Announcement – NETPHARM Project – Fa F_VZ5_84: Researcher (junior)“
We kindly ask you to send your application with all the required documents and attachments because your application is incomplete without them, and you cannot be included in the list of candidates.
The announcer reserves the right to cancel the job announcement at any time during the course.
Contact person to provide further information on the content of the work:
doc. Ing Petra Matoušková, Ph.D. – Katedra biochemických věd
tel.: +495 067 306
e-mail: matousp7@faf.cuni.cz

This project, No. CZ.02.01.01/00/22_008/0004607: New Technologies for Translational Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences /NETPHARM, is co-financed by the European Union.