VACANCY – Research specialist for induced pluripotent cells and organoid models

The Czech Centre for Phenogenomics is a large research infrastructure that focuses on revealing gene functions and provides unique services for the biomedical and biotechnology research community in the fields of genome editing, phenotyping and animal model research. To expand our team we are currently looking for candidates for Induced pluripotent cells and organoid models.

Work responsibilities:
    · Generation and culture of induced pluripotent stem cells
    · 3D organotypic culture models
    · Differentiation protocols for tissue culture models derived from iPSCs
    · Maintaining cell cultures, cell transfection, production of viral particles (AAV, Lenti)
    · Molecular biology methods (DNA, RNA isolation, PCR, qPCR, WB, cloning etc..)
    · Development, testing, and implementation of new methods
    · Imaging and microscopy for non-animal model characterization and phenotyping

We expect from the candidate:
    · College/university degree in a cell and molecular biology or similar education
    · Experience with cell culture techniques
    · Experience with microscopy (live confocal)
    · Knowledge of standard office software, image analysis
    · Knowledge of English is necessity

We offer:
    · Unique work environment  in development of non-animal research and preclinical R&D
    · Be part of gene therapy development team
    · Get experience in genetics and gene-editing technologies
    · Opportunities for career development in the field, including possible participation in professional courses in the Czech Republic or abroad
    · Friendly working team, competitive salary and bonuses

The employer is the Institute of Molecular Genetics of the Czech Academy of Sciences. The workplace is the CCP building in BIOCEV campus in Vestec. The initial contract is for 12 month with expected extension upon demonstrated proficiency.

The starting date is negotiable.

Please send your application and CV and any other supporting materials by email to jana.safrankova@img.cas.cz. We thank all who apply for their interest; however, only those candidates who are considered for an interview will be contacted.