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Ref. No. UKFaF/1279/2025

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:

FaF_VZ3_63: Researcher (junior), 1.0 FTE (100 %),

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 VZ3 (WP3).
  • Preparation and testing of nanoparticle drug formulations.
  • Evaluation of properties of prepared nanoformulations (DLS, microelectrophoresis, evaluation of drug dissociation profiles).
  • Transfer of applied methodologies to the microfluidic approach and up-scaling of formulation preparation.
  • Cultivation of cell lines and provision of laboratory operation for cell line work.
  • Biocompatibility assessment studying the interactions of prepared formulations with cells in vitro (e.g. monitoring viability, expression of pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory markers using PCR methods).
  • Study of immunogenicity of nanocarriers and medicated nanoparticles by PCR and ELISA.
  • Statistical evaluation of data obtained in cell lines.
  • Preparation of formulations for in vivo imaging and coordination of collaborative in vivo experiments including data interpretation.
  • 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 (PhD degree) in a field with pharmaceutical specialization at a university in the Czech Republic or achieved a comparable degree at a foreign university.
  • Junior researcher H-index ≥ 3 (is an advantage), min. 1 first-authored publication (preferably with IF ≥ 3), completed PhD 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.
  • Scientific and publishing activity in the field of pharmacological technology and nanotechnology, preparation and evaluation of nanomaterials for pharmaceutical applications, biotechnology and advanced drug delivery systems for targeted delivery, study of interactions between biological systems and nanomaterials.
  • Experience with in vitro and cell line cultivation and working with cell isolates.
  • Previous experience in pharmaceutical technology and pharmacology 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 (PhD 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: 3 February, 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: full-time (1.0 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:

  • 5 weeks of vacation per year + 5 personal development days
  • Discounted calls for employees and their family members
  • Meal allowance and other contributions from the social fund
  • 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)
  • Discounted banking services (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 22. 1. 2025, 14:00, to the following address:

Charles University, Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradec Králové

Lenka Cermanová, DiS. – 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 – FaF_VZ3_63: 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:

PharmDr. Ondřej Holas, Ph.D. – Department of Pharmaceutical Technology

tel.: +420 495 067 412

e-mail: holao3aa@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.

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