Research specialist - Plant regeneration and development
Since its establishment in 2011, CEITEC has quickly developed into a cutting-edge infrastructure for research which performs highly alongside the best institutes in Europe. Among the main priorities of CEITEC are the promotion of a motivating and dynamic international scientific environment, the provision of state-of-the-art research infrastructure, and the policy of open communication and equal opportunities.
The director of CEITEC, Brno University of Technology is opening a position of:
Research specialist - Plant regeneration and development
This position is open for a PhD candidate (starting or ongoing) under the supervision of Mgr. Markéta Pernisová, Ph.D., as part of the TowArds Next GENeration Crops (TANGENC) project, which focuses on novel breeding techniques for crop improvement. The research will primarily investigate the hormonal regulation of plant in vitro regeneration and shoot development. Additionally, the researcher will participate in the development of molecular tools and protocols for genome editing, transformation, and plant regeneration.
Developing and improving plant genetic engineering resources - such as transgenics and genome editing - requires the collaborative efforts of multiple groups with complementary expertise. Our team members have extensive experience managing research projects and teams, maintaining international collaborations, and publishing in high-impact scientific journals.
Requirements:
- Enrolled in a Ph.D. program at the time of starting the position
- Expertise in plant molecular biology
- Experience in in vitro plant regeneration or bioinformatics is an advantage
- Good oral and written communication skills in English
- Proven practical laboratory experience
- Independence, accountability, and reliability
We offer:
- Supportive and international working environment
- Young, enthusiastic, and progressive scientific team
- An attractive salary and benefits (six weeks of paid holiday, financial meal contribution, multisport card, special employee bank products, kindergarten/pension scheme)
- State-of-the-art instrumentation and Core Facilities
- Institutional support: further education and professional development, Welcome Office, Grant Office service, CEITEC events, Postdoc Committee Association
Additional information:
- Start date: can be from August 1st, 2026
- Job type: part-time working contract (min. 0.5 FTE)+ study stipend
- Duration: end of the Tangenc project 30.6.2028 (with a possibility of further extension)
- Application deadline: June 30th, 2026
- Applications, including a CV, a brief motivation letter, and contacts for at least two references, should be sent directly to [email protected].
- Selected candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview. Please note that if you have not been contacted within four weeks, we have proceeded with candidates who more closely meet our current criteria. Thank you for your understanding.
