Postdoctoral Associate positions in Cancer Research; –Ústav organické chemie bioche

Overview

Two full-time postdoctoral associate scientist positions are available in the laboratory of Dr. Zuzana Keckesova at the Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry (IOCB Prague, Czech Republic). Dr. Keckesova’s lab aims to identify and characterize new tumor suppressor pathways and circuitries in human cells with the ultimate goal of translating this new knowledge into therapeutic use.

IOCB is a renowned interdisciplinary scientific institute with a blend of highly qualified and innovative chemists, biologists, biochemists, and biophysicists that engage in frequent fruitful collaborations. It has developed a well-refined infrastructure with many excellent core facilities and state-of-the-art equipment.

Dr. Keckesova completed her PhD at University College London (UK) under the supervision of Prof. Greg Towers and Prof. Robin Weiss in the area of virology and immunity. Her postdoctoral work was performed at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (USA) in the area of cancer research under the mentorship of Prof. Robert Weinberg.

• We are looking for enthusiastic, independent, and highly motivated postdoctoral associates with a background in cancer biology, molecular/RNA/structural biology, or biochemistry.
• Good English-speaking skills and experience with tissue culture are necessary. The institute is multi-national and managed in the English language.

• Working in a young, promising, and progressive scientific team of biologists, medicinal chemists, virologists, immunologists, computational chemists, and biochemists
• Competitive financial remuneration
• 5 weeks of paid vacation plus 4 days of personal leave
• Health insurance and full benefits package incl. contribution to supplementary pension insurance and contribution to sports/culture/leisure time
• Meal subsidy
• Financial support for parents with young children
• State-of-the-art instrumentation portfolio
• Location in the stunning city of Prague

• The position will be initially for 1 year, with the possibility of extending to 5 years or more
• The starting date is anytime between January and September 2026

Interested candidates should submit their cover letter and CV, including the names and contact information of two references, to the email address zup/keckesova.cz. (Please replace with the actual email address from the original description.)

Suitable candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview.

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IOCB Prague / Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences is a leading internationally recognized scientific institution whose primary mission is the pursuit of basic research in chemical biology and medicinal chemistry, organic and materials chemistry, chemistry of natural substances, biochemistry and molecular biology, physical chemistry, theoretical chemistry, and analytical chemistry. An integral part of the IOCB Prague’s mission is the implementation of the results of basic research in practice.

Emphasis on interdisciplinary research gives rise to a wide range of applications in medicine, pharmacy, and other fields.