Euraxess
Researcher III. – Group leader in bioinformatics/genomics
Euraxess, Poland, New York, United States
Organisation/Company University of Ostrava Department Faculty of Science Research Field Computer science Biological sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions PhD Positions Country Czech Republic Application Deadline 31 Dec 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Prague) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 May 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description The Dean of the Faculty of Science of the University of Ostrava announces a job vacancy
at the Department of Biology and Ecology (f/m)
Researcher III.
1stof May 2026 (earlier or later by agreement)
Estimated amount of work
100%, the contract till the 31st of December 2027, with a presumed extension by three more ears and a possibility of tenure (permanent position )
Job Description/Responsibilities
Leader of a newly established research group in bioinformatics/genomics at the Department of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Science, University of Ostrava; formally as an “excellent worker” of the research program “Molecular biology a genomics” in the project LERCO (https://lerco.osu.eu/ )
Building the new team (recruiting and supervising at least one postdoc and at least one PhD student)
Contributing to the deliverables of the project LERCO: publishing papers in scientific journals, participation at the preparation of a new study specialization in genomics and bioinformatics
Defining an ambitious research program in bioinformatics and genome analyses and generating new original results and knowledge in the field
Collaborating with other teams at the Department of Biology and Ecology or within the project LERCO
Where to apply E-mail personalni.prf@osu.cz
Requirements Research Field Communication sciences Education Level PhD or equivalent
Research Field Biological sciences Education Level PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Qualifications and other requirements
Ph.D. in molecular biology, genetics, genomics, bioinformatics, computational biology, biophysics or a related field. For Ph.D. degree obtained abroad, a recognition/certification of the foreign university degree will be required.
At least a three-year experience as a postdoc/senior researcher at a respected academic institution
Current position at an institution outside the Czech Republic
Substantial publication record with: at least 20 papers in journals tracked in the Web of Science (WoS) database, at least 10 of them related in the field of bioinformatics/genomics, at least five of them as the first or corresponding author, at least five papers in high-profile journals (the impact factor > 8), H-index (according to the WOS) at least 10.
EU research level: R2 - recognized
Languages ENGLISH Level Good
Research Field Computer science
Research Field Biological sciences
Additional Information Selection process
Language in which the selection and interview process will be conducted
List of Documents Required from the Applicant (in English)
Applications for the selection procedure with all the documents required should be sent electronically to the following address: personalni.prf@osu.cz .
Deadline for on-time applications
31st of December, 2025
The first round of the selection procedure will take place without the personal presence of the candidates by the assessment of the submitted materials by the selection committee.
The Dean of the Faculty reserves the right to invite only selected candidates to a personal meeting and also the right not to select any candidate. The selection procedure may be cancelled or repeated at the initiative of the Dean of the Faculty.
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Offer Description The Dean of the Faculty of Science of the University of Ostrava announces a job vacancy
at the Department of Biology and Ecology (f/m)
Researcher III.
1stof May 2026 (earlier or later by agreement)
Estimated amount of work
100%, the contract till the 31st of December 2027, with a presumed extension by three more ears and a possibility of tenure (permanent position )
Job Description/Responsibilities
Leader of a newly established research group in bioinformatics/genomics at the Department of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Science, University of Ostrava; formally as an “excellent worker” of the research program “Molecular biology a genomics” in the project LERCO (https://lerco.osu.eu/ )
Building the new team (recruiting and supervising at least one postdoc and at least one PhD student)
Contributing to the deliverables of the project LERCO: publishing papers in scientific journals, participation at the preparation of a new study specialization in genomics and bioinformatics
Defining an ambitious research program in bioinformatics and genome analyses and generating new original results and knowledge in the field
Collaborating with other teams at the Department of Biology and Ecology or within the project LERCO
Where to apply E-mail personalni.prf@osu.cz
Requirements Research Field Communication sciences Education Level PhD or equivalent
Research Field Biological sciences Education Level PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Qualifications and other requirements
Ph.D. in molecular biology, genetics, genomics, bioinformatics, computational biology, biophysics or a related field. For Ph.D. degree obtained abroad, a recognition/certification of the foreign university degree will be required.
At least a three-year experience as a postdoc/senior researcher at a respected academic institution
Current position at an institution outside the Czech Republic
Substantial publication record with: at least 20 papers in journals tracked in the Web of Science (WoS) database, at least 10 of them related in the field of bioinformatics/genomics, at least five of them as the first or corresponding author, at least five papers in high-profile journals (the impact factor > 8), H-index (according to the WOS) at least 10.
EU research level: R2 - recognized
Languages ENGLISH Level Good
Research Field Computer science
Research Field Biological sciences
Additional Information Selection process
Language in which the selection and interview process will be conducted
List of Documents Required from the Applicant (in English)
Applications for the selection procedure with all the documents required should be sent electronically to the following address: personalni.prf@osu.cz .
Deadline for on-time applications
31st of December, 2025
The first round of the selection procedure will take place without the personal presence of the candidates by the assessment of the submitted materials by the selection committee.
The Dean of the Faculty reserves the right to invite only selected candidates to a personal meeting and also the right not to select any candidate. The selection procedure may be cancelled or repeated at the initiative of the Dean of the Faculty.
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