Junior Group Leader in Virology

Junior Group Leader in Virology

IOCB - Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry

Prague, Czech Republic

CZK 90 000 per month

Job description

Faculty of Science Charles University, Department of Genetics and Microbiology, welcomes applications for a Junior Group Leader in virology with an emphasis on infectious virology.

This is a researcher position (VP2). We offer the opportunity to establish a research group that will be based in a Joint laboratory, shared by the Faculty of Science and the Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences. A generous, negotiable starting package that includes laboratory and office space, investments in the necessary equipment, consumables, and salaries for several coworkers/students.

Candidate will also have access to a fully equipped BSL3 laboratory, and projects utilizing this facility are expected to be central focus of the research.

Requirements

• Ph.D. degree in a relevant discipline, international postdoc experience in virology;
• Expertise in various aspects of infectious virology;
• Experience with related experimental techniques;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English;
• Independence, accountability, and reliability;
• Communication and management skills;
• Experience with student leadership.