Postdoctoral fellow in molecular or synthetic biology
Biochemistry of Plant Specialized Metabolites
Job description
Tomáš Pluskal Group at IOCB Prague combines cutting-edge experimental (e.g., LC-MS, metabolomics, RNA-seq) and computational (e.g., bioinformatics, molecular networking, machine learning) approaches to develop rapid, generally applicable workflows for the discovery and utilization of bioactive molecules derived from plants. We are looking for a talented and motivated postdoctoral fellow with a research background in molecular biology, synthetic biology, or related fields (e.g., metabolic engineering) to join our team.
Requirements
- PhD degree obtained no more than 5 years ago
- Hands-on experience with high-resolution LC-MS analysis
- Good track record of scientific publications and achievements
- Good proficiency in spoken and written English
- Passion for basic research and science
We offer
- Competitive salary
- 5 weeks of vacation plus 4 days of personal leave
- Financial support for parents with young children
- Health insurance and full benefits package incl. contribution to pension, culture, and sport
- Lunch subsidy
- Other IOCB employee benefits
- Impactful work supporting top-tier basic research and tech transfer
- Working with cutting-edge technologies and infrastructure
- A modern campus in Prague-Dejvice with excellent local amenities and accessibility
Additional information
negotiable, preferably no later than 1 January 2027
The successful candidate will be offered an initial full-time fixed-term employment contract for one year, with possibility of extension
The position is funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation program under the European Research Council (ERC) grant agreement No. 101170268 (TerpenCode). The successful candidate is expected to apply for postdoctoral fellowships to support his/her independent research direction.
How to apply
Please email your CV including a list of publications, a cover letter or a research statement, and contact details of 2-3 references to Dr. Tomáš Pluskal at tomas.pluskal@uochb.cas.cz by 31 August 2026.