Overview

Laboratory of Adipose Tissue Biology, Institute of Physiology (IPHYS) of the Czech Academy of Sciences

Is looking for a new postdoc

We are a dynamic international team working at interface between clinical and preclinical metabolic research. The new colleague will be primarily responsible for leading a collaborative project aimed at identifying predictive markers of bariatric surgery efficacy and characterising the relationship between systemic effects of bariatric surgery and changes in adipose tissue immunometabolism using multi-omic approaches (see also the CarDia project). The postdoc will also have the opportunity to participate in preclinical projects in the laboratory (see our website for more details).

IPHYS is a leading research institute in the field of normal and pathological physiology. It consists of a number of scientific and service laboratories and shared equipment for biomedical research.

We offer:

•  Full-time contract for 1.5 – 3 years with possibility of extension
•  Opportunity to work in a creative, international environment
•  Competitive salary based on the Institute’s internal guidelines and the candidate’s skills and experience
•  Access to state of the art laboratory facilities and resources
•  Benefits (e.g. health insurance, language courses, meal allowance, childcare, institutional housing)
•  5 weeks’ holiday, plus 1 additional week’s holiday and 3 sick days

We require:

• A PhD degree in Physiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or equivalent obtained no more than 3 years ago (or up to 5 years ago if part of this time was spent on parental leave or long-term research outside the Czech Republic)
• At least one year of uninterrupted work experience in an outstanding laboratory in a country other than that in which the PhD was obtained (may be waived for postdoctoral researchers who earned their PhD outside the Czech Republic)
• Initiative, independence, motivation, and willingness to develop further skills and knowledge
• Fluency in English, strong writing and presentation skills
• Previous experience in bioinformatics, cell culture work, and/or animal experimentation would be considered an advantage

Location: Institute of Physiology (IPHYS) of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague, Czech Republic

Please, contact Ms. Katerina Rozsypalova (personalni@fgu.cas.cz) by the 10th of February 2025  and send a cover letter, structured CV (maximum 2 pages including list of publications), and at least two references. The call may be closed earlier in case a suitable candidate is found before the deadline.