PhD student and Postdoc positions: Regulation of mammary epithelial morphogenesis

Are you interested in the mechanisms that regulate organ development and prevent cancer formation?

We are looking for highly motivated and talented candidates to join our research team, lead by Dr. Zuzana Koledova.

We study processes, which govern mammary epithelial morphogenesis and homeostasis, and deregulation of which can lead to breast cancer. The main focus of the lab is on the role of mammary stromal cells in regulation of epithelial behaviour and the interplay of fibroblast growth factor signalling, cytokines and hormones in mammary gland morphogenesis and breast cancer. The approaches include advanced 3D organoid cultures of mouse and human primary tissue, genetic mouse models, state-of-the-art imaging techniques and mathematical modelling. The research group has extensive collaborations within the European Network of Breast Development and Cancer and beyond.

1. PhD position:

Anticipated start date:The position is available from September 2020 or upon agreement.

Requirements:

• MSc. degree from biology, biochemistry or its equivalent
• Interest in developmental and fundamental processes of life
• High motivation and work ethics, scientific curiosity and critical thinking, self-drive
• Interest in learning new methods, dexterity
• Willingness to travel abroad for research internship and conferences
• Tissue culture skills, imaging and/or mouse work experience are advantageous

We offer:

• Interdisciplinary project on highly relevant scientific topic
• Work in young, enthusiastic team with active international collaborations
• Participation at international meetings, internships at collaborating laboratories

To apply:

First contact the supervisor Dr. Koledova and send her your CV, motivation letter and a reference letter: koledova@med.muni.cz. Then apply at https://biology.med.muni.cz/doctoral-studies

The application deadline is 29^th February 2020.

2. Postdoc position:

Anticipated start date: The position is available from March/April 2020 or upon agreement but no later than by 30th November 2020.

The candidate should:

• be a researcher who has received a PhD or its equivalent within the last 7 years
• be a researcher who has worked at least two whole years in the last three years outside the territory of the Czech Republic in the field of research with a working time of at least 0.5 full-time equivalent, or who has been PhD student (or equivalent) abroad
• have a publishing record – in the last three years at least two publication outputs registered in the Thomson Reuters Web of Science, Scopus or ERIH PLUS databases and at the same time publications such as “articles”, “books”, “book chapters”, “letters” and “reviews”.
• be intellectually curious, self-driven and productive, have excellent communication skills, and enjoy working in a committed team
• have experience in the field of developmental or cell biology; experience in 3D cell culture techniques, live cell imaging and image analysis is highly desirable

The application should include:

• a CV including a summary of education and research experience, publication activity, involvement in research grants, etc.
• a scanned copy of the PhD diploma or an official letter certifying submission of a doctoral thesis for thesis defence and the planned defence date
• a motivation letter
• at least two reference letters

The application deadline is 29^th February 2020.

Please submit your application by e-mail to koledova@med.muni.cz and vrablikova@med.muni.cz

Informal enquiries are welcome at koledova@med.muni.cz

Further information on:

• Postdoc@MUNI: http://postdoc.muni.cz
• Koledova’s research group: https://www2.med.muni.cz/histology/zuzana-koledova/
• Masaryk University: https://www.muni.cz/en
• Brno: https://www.gotobrno.cz/en/

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