Institute of Biophysics of the Czech Academy of Sciences,
Královopolská 2590/135, 612 00 Brno

announces a selection procedure

Job title: PhD student
Scientific Department: Cell Biology and Epigenetics

Working Time Size: 0.5
Duration of employment: until 30/04/2027 

Minimum educational attainment: University
Qualification level: R1

Professional requirements:

  • Study of the role of histone deacetylases in DNA repair mechanisms
  • The role of epigenetic modifications of histones in DNA repair mechanisms

Technical skills:

  • Immunofluorescence, advanced methods of confocal microscopy, local chromatin microirradiation
  • Proteomic studies (WB, IP)
  • Working with mouse and human cell models, cell culture

We require:

  • A university degree in biology, biochemistry, or a related field
  • Hands-on experience with the above techniques and methods
  • Ability to work independently and in a team
  • Analytical thinking and ability to solve complex problems
  • Good communication skills and the ability to present research results
  • Language requirements: English (B2)

We offer:

  • Work in a dynamic and innovative research environment
  • Opportunities for professional growth and further education

Employee benefits:

  • 25 days of vacation + 3 sick days
  • Flexible working hours
  • Possibility of partial home office
  • Professional and language courses
  • Up to CZK 10,000 per year for recreation, sports activities or culture
  • Financially advantaged company catering
  • Vitamin supplements, free drinking regime
  • Sports and cultural teambuilding events

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

Estimated start date: 01/09/2026

Deadline for submission of applications: 20/08/2026

Applications for the selection procedure, including CV, motivation letter and references, should be sent electronically to the e-mail addresses skalnikova@ibp.cz and ulrich@ibp.cz, or by correspondence to the address Královopolská 2590/135, 612 00 Brno, Czech Republic, with the visible marking "selection procedure + specific job position" on the envelope.