Principal investigator at the Institute of Parasitology

We are a research centre with a strong tradition in biosciences focused on complex ecological, evolutionary & developmental aspects of LIFE and we open position for a Principal investigator at the Institute of Parasitology investigating single- or multicellular parasites and/or related organisms.

The start-up package includes:

• opportunity to establish own independent research group,
• up to 120 000 EUR (3 000 000 CzK) per year for 3 years (2020/2021 – 2022/2023) (including salary of PI),
• possible extension of the employment contract based on the evaluation,
• office & lab space, full access to central research infrastructure & equipment,
• opportunity to tutor and supervise PhD, MSc & BSc students of the Faculty of Science, University of South Bohemia, www.prf.jcu.cz/en,
• professional career development of team members,
• English speaking, stimulating & friendly international environment (HR Award holder),
• professional administration support and help with all personal, economic, legal, project, IT, and intellectual property needs,
• work-life balance in a historical middle-sized university city.

Competitive candidates are expected to:

• hold a PhD and relevant international postdoctoral experience,
• demonstrate a promising track record including publications & funding acquisition,
• develop an outstanding research program and have a strong commitment to excellence in science,
• find synergy with research groups at the institute,
• apply for international & national research grants (ERC, EMBO, GACR).

The Institute of Parasitology is one of 5 institutes of the Biology Centre, Czech Academy of Sciences, located in České Budějovice (Budweis), Czech Republic. It provides an interdisciplinary and interactive collegial environment and up-to-date facilities. Visit www.paru.cas.cz/en/homepage/.

Please submit your structured CV (max 4 pages) & motivation letter with detailed description of your planned research (max 4 pages) to vendula.aubrechtova@bc.cas.cz before March 31, 2020. Interviews with selected applicants will be held in May/June 2020.