Scientific position
Technician position
Group
Gabriel Birkuš Group
HBV Cure
HBV Cure
Job description
The targeted research group “HBV Cure” at IOCB Prague led by Gabriel Birkuš, is focused on the discovery of novel therapies to treat chronic hepatitis B and other viral infections, cancer, and inflammatory disorders.
We are seeking a highly motivated technician to join our multidisciplinary team to participate in the collection and processing of samples from mouse models, work with tissue cultures, molecular biology, immunology, and biochemistry experiments, work in a BSL3 laboratory, and other activities related to projects focusing on the development of HBV and cGAS inhibitors.
We offer you the opportunity to master laboratory work in a top international team and participate in the development of compounds for the future treatment of serious diseases.
Work description:
- Analysis of immune response (qPCR, Luminex)
- Immunochemical testing (ELISA, Immunoprecipitations)
- Work with cell cultures
- DNA and RNA isolation from tissues and tissue culture samples, isolation of plasmid DNA
- Work in BSL2 and BSL3 laboratories
- Work with in vivo mouse models (collection and processing of samples)
- Data processing and presentation (Microsoft Office)
Requirements
- University degree (Bc. or M.S. degree) within a field of virology, immunology, molecular biology, biochemistry, bioanalytics or pharmacy
- Previous laboratory experience in a biochemistry/molecular biology laboratory is an advantage
- Willingness to work with mouse models is an advantage
- Knowledge of standard molecular biology/biochemistry techniques
- Independence, accountability, and reliability
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office)
- Good communication skills in English
We offer
- Work in a well-established, internationally recognised scientific institution
- Working in a progressive multidisciplinary scientific team of medicinal chemists, virologists, immunologists, computational chemists, and biochemists
- Training and opportunities for further education through specialized courses
- 5 weeks of vacation + 4 personal leave days
- Financial support for parents with children up to 4 years old, coming back from parental leave
Additional information
Contract
Fixed-term employment contract for 1 year with the possibility of extension
Full-time employment
Start
Start date possible immediately or by agreement
Workplace
Workplace located in Prague 6 – Dejvice, within walking distance from the Dejvická metro station
How to apply
Your short cover letter with a structured CV with contact information of two references should be sent to zuzana.horejsi@uochb.cas.cz by 30 September 2025.