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Technician Position | Published on 01.10.2025 |

Technician

Central European Institute of Technology of Masaryk University (CEITEC MU)

Brno, Czech Republic | www.ceitec.eu

We are the Czech Republic’s flagship basic research institute based at Masaryk University. Our modern in-house core facilities, which provide open access to the latest technologies and expertise, currently support more than 500 researchers from over 35 countries, who are together pushing the boundaries of knowledge in the areas of structural biology, molecular medicine, genomics and proteomics of plant systems, and neuroscience.

CEITEC MU is a proud holder of the European Commission’s HR Excellence in Research Award. We were the first research institution in the Czech Republic that secured one of the top places in the Company of the Year: Equal Opportunities 2020 competition.

See what onboarding at CEITEC MU looks like here.

About the position:

For the project New Technologies for Translational Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences /NETPHARM, project registration no. CZ.02.01.01/00/22_008/0004607, within the Operational Programme Johannes Amos Comenius (OP JAK), Priority 1: Research and Development, Specific Objective 1.1: Development and Strengthening of Research and Innovation Capacities and the Implementation of Advanced Technologies, we are seeking a junior research fellow to work on Research Objective No. 5: Advanced in vitro and in silico approaches in drug development.

We use cryo-electron microscopy and tomography to determine the three-dimensional structures of viruses and bacteriophages and to characterize their infection of cells. We employ fluorescence light microscopy for time-resolved imaging of phage infection in biofilms. We study human viruses from the families Picornaviridae and Flaviviridae, as well as tailed phages of Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. CEITEC MU's activity focuses on CryoEM characterization of the entry of therapeutic nanoparticles into cells.

Our laboratory is part of the structural biology program at CEITEC. We have access to our own electron microscopes: Titan Krios equipped with Falcon4 and K2 detectors, Talos Arctica, TF20, and a Versa 3D dual-beam microscope for focused ion beam milling. Our team includes technicians who assist with routine laboratory tasks.

What will your daily tasks include?

• Ensuring the exclusive professional operation/functionality of the acquired infrastructure
• Sample analysis using separation methods
• Routine work on sample preparation methods
• Development of new LC and LC-MS methods
• Development of new sample preparation methods
• Technical support for experimental work
• Communication with service providers and ensuring smooth operation of separation and MS systems
• Providing facilities for the operation of MS and SFC systems, including maintenance of nitrogen and carbon dioxide supply
• Technical support for the procurement of laboratory materials (chemicals, consumables, non-investment equipment) for the research team
• Work on key project activities
• Ensure regular communication with the project implementation team
• Be responsible for the completeness of materials and timely fulfillment of project-related deadlines
• Co-create and review project-related documentation
• Be responsible for fulfilling obligations arising from concluded employment relationships
• Participate in project implementation team meetings at designated times

You have (necessary competencies):

• Active knowledge of English
• Required education in the relevant field of the research objective

We are offering:

• Medical insurance
• 6 weeks of paid holiday
• Contribution to a pension scheme / Long-term investment product or nursery allowance of 2% of the tariff wage
• Flat-rate meal contributions
• A multisport card and sports lessons directly at the Campus
• Reduced prices for mobile operator tariffs
• Psychological counseling

Application deadline: 10.11.2025

Expected start date: 01.12.2025

Hours: full time

Duration: fixed term (X years)

Applications including a CV, a brief motivation letter, and contacts for at least two references should be sent via e-application HERE.

In the case of any difficulties filling out the e-application, please contact darja.horakova@ceitec.muni.cz . 

Selection procedure committee members are: the head of the research group or a representative of the research group/core facility/HR department)

In justified cases, the job announcer can extend, interrupt or cancel the selection procedure.

Still hesitating whether to join us?

We value our employees, and we support them from their very first day at CEITEC. We are an inclusive, equal opportunity employer and offer a highly collaborative, collegial and family-friendly, international working environment with relocation assistance through our Welcome Office. The selected candidate will become a part of the CEITEC scientific community with access to in-house core facilities and professional administrative support. You will become part of an international team of experts in their fields, who together contribute to improving human life and health. Have a look at what your potential peers say about working at CEITEC MU.

Brno is a lively city surrounded by beautiful countryside. It is a top destination for many educated expatriates working in the areas of science and technology. Brno is located in the heart of Europe and offers a great standard of living.

For more information about the recruitment process, refer to CEITEC MU Recruitment Policy.  

For more information about our career system, refer to CEITEC MU Career System.

For more information about onboarding process, refer to a short video.