Masaryk University
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PhD Candidate in Virology, Ribosome Biology and Structural Biology Masaryk University in Czech Republic
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Biochemistry
Funding
Part-time contract complemented by a PhD stipend. The post also offers access to CEITEC MU core facilities, flexible working hours, support for professional development, and employee benefits including paid holiday, medical insurance, meal contribution, kindergarten/pension contribution, Multisport card, mental health care, and sports lessons.
Deadline
Nov 30, 2026
Country
Czech Republic
University
Masaryk University
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CEITEC Masaryk University in Brno is advertising a PhD Candidate position in the Gabriel Demo Research Group on the question: How do viruses hijack the cell's protein factory?
The project focuses on virology, ribosome biology, translation, biochemistry, quantitative proteomics, and structural biology. The successful candidate will investigate how viral replication/transcription complexes interact with host ribosomes and translation factors to promote viral gene expression. The work combines molecular virology, wet-lab biochemistry, cell culture virology, ribosome complex assembly, and advanced structural methods including single-particle cryo-electron microscopy and/or cryo-electron tomography.
This is a PhD opening with a part-time contract complemented by a PhD stipend. CEITEC MU provides access to state-of-the-art core facilities, experienced staff, flexible working hours, professional development support, and a benefits package including paid holiday, medical insurance, meal contribution, kindergarten/pension contribution, Multisport card, mental health care, and sports lessons on campus.
Eligibility highlights: MSc or equivalent in biochemistry, virology, or structural biology; practical wet-lab experience in virology/translation; theoretical knowledge of cryo-EM or cryo-ET; good English. Helpful extras include cryo-EM data analysis experience, strong communication skills, motivation, and a collaborative mindset.
Application deadline: 30 November 2026. Start date: February 2027 (by negotiation, based on spring semester start date). Apply through the e-application and include a CV, motivation letter, publication list, and contacts for at least two references.
Funding details
Part-time contract complemented by a PhD stipend. The post also offers access to CEITEC MU core facilities, flexible working hours, support for professional development, and employee benefits including paid holiday, medical insurance, meal contribution, kindergarten/pension contribution, Multisport card, mental health care, and sports lessons.
What's required
MSc or equivalent degree in biochemistry, virology, or structural biology; practical wet-lab experience focused on virology and translation, such as purification of viruses/ribosomes, virus propagation, cell culture virology, or ribosome complex assembly; theoretical knowledge of single-particle cryo-electron microscopy or cryo-electron tomography; good spoken and written English. Nice-to-have: experience in cryo-electron microscopy and data analysis, good communication and interpersonal skills, motivation, and a collaborative mindset.
How to apply
Submit a CV, motivation letter, list of publications, and contacts for at least two references via the e-application. If there are technical issues, contact Petra Linhartova at [email protected].
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