Institute of Biophysics of the Czech Academy of Sciences

Management of Biofyzikální ústav AV ČR, v. v. i.,
Královopolská 2590/135, 612 00 Brno

announces a selection procedure

Job title: PhD student - Imunology
Scientific department: Department of Biophysics of Immune System

Size of workload: 0.5 FTE
Length of employment: 1. 10. 2026 – 31. 12. 2027

Minimum educational attainment: Master's degree
Qualification level: R1
Professional requirements:

Knowledge of the principles of molecular and cellular immunology, particularly the biology of antigen-presenting cells, T and B lymphocytes, antigen-specific immune responses, TCR/BCR signaling, and the mechanisms of autoimmune and chronic inflammatory diseases.
Knowledge of conducting experimental models of differentiation of human antigen-presenting cells and lymphocytes.
Knowledge of conducting experimental models for functional testing of protein immunogenicity using primary human leukocytes.
Knowledge of cell analysis and cell sorting using BD Aria and BD S8 flow cytometers.
Knowledge of routine immunological and cell biology methods, including western blotting, ELISA, ELISPOT, and RT-PCR.
Ability to communicate fluently in English with international colleagues and during stays abroad.

Language requirements: English, minimum level B2

Employee benefits:

25 days annual leave + 3 sick days;
flexible working hours;
possibility of partial remote work;
vocational and language courses;
up to CZK 10,000 per year for recreation, sports activities or culture;
company catering at a reduced price;
vitamin supplements, free drinking water/fluids;
sports and cultural teambuilding events.

Website: https://www.ibp.cz/cs/

Expected start date: 1. 10. 2026

Deadline for application: 17. 9. 2026

Applications for the selection procedure, including CV, cover letter and references (remove the redundant ones) should be sent electronically to kubalal@ibp.cz and ulrich@ibp.cz or by post to Královopolská 2590/135, 612 00 Brno, Czech Republic, with the visible indication ‘Selection Procedure + Specific Job Title’ on the envelope.