Ref. No. UKFaF/115917/2024
Job Opening
Charles University, Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradec Králové, represented by the Dean of the Faculty, announces an open competition according to the Act No. 111/1998 Coll., on Higher Education Institutions
for the project New Technologies for Translational Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences /NETPHARM,
Project No.: CZ.02.01.01/00/22_008/0004607,
within the Operation Programme Johannes Amos Commenius (OP JAK), P 1: Research and Development, SO 1.1: Developing and enhancing research and innovation capacities and deploying advanced technologies,
to fill research position:
FaF_VZ2_56: Researcher (Ph.D.), 0,4 FTE (40 %),
Place of work: Hradec Králové
Responsibilities:
- The researcher will independently perform research activities in the relevant field,
- will promptly escalate any identified risks to a superior position,
- design, organization of work, planning and execution of experiments for VZ2, publication of scientific results,
- preparation and testing of nanoparticle drug formulations,
- evaluation of properties of prepared nanoformulations (DLS, microelectrophoresis, evaluation of drug dissolution profiles),
- cultivation of cell lines and ensuring the operation of the laboratory for work with cell lines,
- assessment of biocompatibility, study of interactions of prepared formulations with cells in vitro (e.g. monitoring viability and expression of inflammatory and anti-inflammatory markers using PCR methods),
- studying the immunogenicity of nanocarriers and medicated nanoparticles using PCR methods,
- statistical evaluation of data obtained on cell lines,
- preparation of formulations for in vivo imaging and coordination of cooperation on in vivo experiments including data interpretation,
- will present and publish the achieved results on an international level,
- will be involved in the preparation of related national and international projects,
- will participate in key project activities with an emphasis on application potential.
Profile:
- An advantage is 1 first-authored publication, a letter of recommendation from 2 experts in the field (at least 1 from a foreign workplace), required education in the relevant field, grant activity, active knowledge of the English language.
- Scientific and publication activity in the field of pharmaceutical technology and nanotechnology, biotechnology and modern drug systems for targeted distribution or pharmacology.
- Experience with colloidal pharmaceutical forms, their stabilization and in vitro testing, including cell line cultivation and work with cell isolates,
- Education and PhD in the field of pharmaceutical technology, biotechnology and pharmacology is an advantage.
Other knowledge and skills:
- Prerequisites for excellent research work
- Flexibility, diligence, thoroughness, and responsibility
- Good organizational and communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and in a team
- High level of work commitment
- Strong willingness to learn new things continuously
Application must include the following:
- First and last name of the applicant
- Date and place of birth
- Nationality
- Place of residence/current address
- Date and signature
- Contact information (email address, phone number)
Candidates are expected to submit following annexes with an application:
- CV including the list of publications, professional skills and past research experience
- Professional application letter
- 2 letters of recommendation from recognized experts in their research field
- Certified copy of a diploma (Ph.D. degree)
- Other documents certifying required knowledge and expertise
- Information duty and consent to the processing of personal data according to Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation) and Act No. 110/2019 Coll., on personal data processing, as amended
The application form and agreement including an acknowledgement about providing personal data are available for download on this page http://www.faf.cuni.cz.
The estimated monthly wage: 45 000 CZK (1,0 FTE)
The start of work: Can be negotiated
Type of employment contract: for 1-3 years, with the expectation that the contract will be extended until 29 February 2028.
Employment: part-time (0.4 FTE).
We offer:
- Work for a prestigious educational and scientific institution of Charles University
- Interesting work in cutting-edge research in the field of new technologies for translational research in pharmaceutical sciences
- Opportunity to participate in cutting-edge research and be part of an international interdisciplinary team
- Possibility of cooperation with foreign experts from all over the world
- Specialized professional growth and continuous education in a field with the perspective of long-term employment
- Foreign scientific internships and participation in international conferences
We also offer:
- Part-time (0.4 FTE)
- 5 weeks of vacation per year + 5 personal development days
- Discounted calls for employees and their family members
- Meal allowance and other contributions from the social fund (e.g. supplementary pension insurance or private life insurance, interest on a loan for housing needs)
- possibility of using the services of the FAFÍK Children's Group (a children's group established at the Faculty of Pharmacy of the Charles University in Hradec Králové)
- ČSOB incentive programme (a package of above-standard benefits for all employees)
- UK benefits (discounts and benefits for UK employees at external entities)
We kindly ask you to send the application form with all required documents and attachments by post or email no later than by 26. 3. 2024, 14:00 to the following address:
Charles University, Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradec Králové
Lenka Cermanová, DiS. – Personnel Department
Akademika Heyrovského 1203
500 03 Hradec Králové
Czech Republic
Email: hr@faf.cuni.cz
Please, clearly mark the envelope „Job Announcement – NETPHARM Project – FaF_VZ2_56: Student (Ph.D.)“
We kindly ask you to send your application with all the required documents and attachments because without them your application is not complete, and you cannot be included in the list of candidates.
The announcer reserves the right to cancel the job announcement at any time during the course.
Contact person to provide further information on the content of the work:
prof. PharmDr. Petr Pávek, Ph.D. – Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology
tel.: +420 495 067 334
e-mail: pavek@faf.cuni.cz
The project New Technologies for Translational Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences /NETPHARM, project ID CZ.02.01.01/00/22_008/0004607, is co-funded by the European Union.
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