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Fully Funded PhD in Molecular Epigenetics of Plant Vernalization Masaryk University in Czech Republic
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Agriculture
Funding
The four-year PhD project is fully funded through a JUNIOR STAR grant from the Czech Science Foundation. The position is a 0.6 FTE part-time, fixed-term employment contract for four years and includes six weeks of paid vacation, medical insurance, meal and kindergarten/pension contributions, a Multisport card, mental health care, sports lessons, campus daycare, and access to institutional support services.
Deadline
Dec 31, 2026
Country
Czech Republic
University
Masaryk University
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Masaryk University’s Anna Schulten Research Group at the Central European Institute of Technology (CEITEC MU) in Brno is seeking a PhD candidate for a four-year research project in molecular epigenetics and plant vernalization.
The project examines how plants regulate gene expression in response to environmental signals, with a particular focus on the molecular mechanisms that control flowering after prolonged cold. The research will investigate VEL proteins, components of Polycomb complexes, in the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana. This work addresses fundamental questions in plant development, epigenetic regulation, and molecular genetics.
The doctoral researcher will receive hands-on training in plant molecular genetics, epigenetics, and protein biochemistry. The experimental work may involve genetic engineering and approaches for studying protein–protein and protein–chromatin interactions, supported by CEITEC MU’s advanced core facilities and experienced technical staff.
The successful candidate will join a newly established plant molecular biology group working in a collaborative, cutting-edge scientific environment. The group supports education and professional development through mentoring, workshops, conferences, lectures, and practical training, while CEITEC provides access to state-of-the-art research infrastructure.
Funding details
The four-year PhD project is fully funded through a JUNIOR STAR grant from the Czech Science Foundation. The position is a 0.6 FTE part-time, fixed-term employment contract for four years and includes six weeks of paid vacation, medical insurance, meal and kindergarten/pension contributions, a Multisport card, mental health care, sports lessons, campus daycare, and access to institutional support services.
What's required
Applicants must hold an MSc degree in Life Sciences, have experience with molecular biology techniques such as DNA/RNA isolation, cloning, RT-qPCR, SDS-PAGE, and Western blotting, ideally in plant systems, and be fluent in spoken and written English. Strong organizational and time-management skills, motivation, scientific curiosity, and a collaborative mindset are desirable.
How to apply
Submit a CV, motivation letter, list of publications, and contact details for at least two references through the e-application on the position website. Interviews are conducted on a rolling basis.
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