捷克科学院生理研究所招聘生物信息学家/计算生物学家博士后

捷克科学院生理研究所招聘生物信息学家/计算生物学家博士后

Postdoctoral Fellowship – Bioinformatician / Computational Biologist (MSCA & EMBO Fellowships)

Institute of Physiology of the Czech Academy of Sciences

Date Posted: Posted on 19 January 2026

Location: Czechia

·         POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY

·         MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship & EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowship

·         Postdoctoral Bioinformatician / Computational Biologist (m/f/d)

·         Laboratory of Neuroepigenetics

Institute of Physiology of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague

·         About the Position

We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher with strong computational and bioinformatics expertise to join our newly established Laboratory of Neuroepigenetics. The successful candidate will lead computational analyses of large-scale transcriptomic datasets investigating the molecular mechanisms underlying psychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders.

·         The selected candidate will be supported to apply for a Marie Skłodowska‑Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship (MSCA PF) and/or an EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowship, with full institutional support for proposal preparation.

·         Research Focus

Our laboratory investigates the roles of non-coding RNAs and epigenetic modifications in brain disorders, with primary focus on Alzheimer’s Disease, Schizophrenia, and stress-related psychiatric conditions. We integrate cutting-edge transcriptomics, functional genomics, and disease modeling to bridge molecular alterations with disease phenotypes, paving the way for novel RNA-based therapeutic interventions. More about our work: fgu.cas.cz/neuroepigenetics

·         Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement computational pipelines for transcriptomic data analysis

• Perform integrative multi-omics analyses and network-based approaches

• Collaborate with experimental colleagues on target validation studies

• Prepare scientific publications and contribute to grant applications

• Present findings at international conferences

·         What We Are Looking For

• PhD in bioinformatics, computational biology, genomics, or related discipline

• Strong programming skills in Python and/or R

• Experience with RNA-seq data analysis and statistical methods

• Track record of peer-reviewed publications

• Good communication skills in English

·         Experience with small RNA sequencing, network analysis, multi-omics integration, or high-performance computing is a plus.

·         What We Offer

• Guidance for fellowship applications, including basic support with proposal structure, requirements, and feedback on key sections

• Support in project management primarily through mentoring, and individual consultation

• Competitive MSCA allowance or EMBO stipend upon successful funding

• Access to high-quality, unique datasets from established psychiatric and dementia cohorts

• Interdisciplinary research environment at the Bio-Medical Campus with strong international collaborations

• Opportunities for career development, conference attendance, and independent project development

• Employee benefits: 5 weeks vacation + 3 sick days, Multisport/Edenred, on-site gym and squash court, parking, bike storage, and access to on-site kindergarten

·         Eligibility

MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship: PhD awarded by call deadline (September 2026); no more than 8 years of postdoctoral experience; must not have resided in Czech Republic for more than 12 months in the past 36 months.

·         EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowship: PhD awarded by application deadline; no more than 2 years of postdoctoral experience; must not have resided in Czech Republic for more than 12 months in the past 36 months.

·         The position is contingent on successful fellowship award. Applicants of any nationality are welcome.

·         Timeline

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The MSCA PF deadline is September 2026; EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowship deadlines are in January and July each year. Early contact is encouraged to allow time for joint proposal development.

·         How to Apply

Please send your CV (with publication list), a brief statement of research interests (max 2 pages), and contact details for 2–3 references to [Please click the Apply button for the link or address].

·         Dr. Lalit Kaurani, Ph.D.

Head, Laboratory of Neuroepigenetics

Institute of Physiology of the CAS, v.v.i.

Vídeňská 1083, 142 00 Prague 4, Czech Republic

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