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LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

Type of job: full-time

Description

CEITEC is a scientific centre in the fields of life sciences, advanced materials and technologies whose aim is to establish itself as a recognized centre for basic as well as applied research. CEITEC offers a state-of-the-art infrastructure and great conditions to employ excellent researchers.

Our institute values diversity and promotes an inclusive working environment with the aim to support the best scientists. CEITEC MU is a proud holder of the HR Excellence in Research Award by the European Commission. (http://muni.ceitec.cz/en/hr-strategy-hrs4r/)

A position for a laboratory technician is available in Peter Lukavsky Research Group “RNA-based regulation of Gene Expression” which is part of Structural Biology program at CEITEC, Masaryk University (MU). We study disease-related biological processes by investigating

protein structures and their interactions with other proteins, RNA or small molecule inhibitors using biomolecular NMR and related biophysical methods.

Job description:

Expression and purification of proteins
Transcription and purification of RNAs
Preparation of various media and buffers
PCR and cloning of RNA and protein constructs
Preparation of isotope-labelled nucleotides
Binding studies using ITC, fluorescence anisotropy, EMSA, and other biophysical techniques including data analysis
Performance of NMR experiments to study small molecule interactions with proteins and RNA
Implementing new techniques and projects
Help incoming co-workers into a smooth start in the lab

Requirements:

At least Master degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, biophysics, chemistry or other related fields of life-sciences
Good knowledge of English (oral and written)
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
High motivation, flexibility and self-driven interest to learn new things
Reliability, team player, meticulousness
Knowledge of "laboratory chemistry" - preparation of solutions with defined concentrations, adjusting pH, preparation of media for bacterial cultures etc.
Computer literacy, MS word, Excel.
Excellent experience with molecular biology, protein and RNA purification, biochemistry and NMR spectroscopy is a big plus

We offer:

Interesting position in a dynamically expanding research institute
An attractive salary and benefits package
Background of a recognized and successful institution with supportive and international working environment
Environment promoting interdisciplinarity and intersect orality of research
In house core facilities
Support in learning and development
Support of administrative departments (including grant office service)
Support with the relocation process (welcome office service)
6 weeks of paid holiday

Anticipated start date: Upon agreement

Please send CV and a short motivational letter including: a) description of previous experiences b) technical skills and c) at least two contact references to Peter Lukavsky (peter.lukavsky@ceitec.muni.cz) till August 31^st 2019. Candidates considered for the second round of interview will be informed via email.

Information about Brno, Czech Republic

The capital of South Moravian Region and the second largest city in the Czech Republic with a population of almost 400,000 people
Modern, dynamic and fast growing centre of industry, trade, science, research and innovation with business incubators and centres of excellence in science
A city of universities with more than 86,000 students
More than 10,000 researchers; 2,200 IF publications/year; 600+ PhD graduates/year,
500 mil. EUR of R&D investment per year, more than 350 companies with in-house R&D,
City of Gregor Mendel, the founder of genetics; the prestigious Mendel Lectures series takes place in Brno since 2003 (lectures of the world´s top scientists, including Nobel Prize winners)

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