Researcher in Bioinformatics

Masaryk University

Department: Pavel Krejčí Research Group – Faculty of Medicine
Deadline: 7 December 2025
Start Date: During January 2026, or by agreement
Job Type: Full-time
Job Field: Science and Research

About Us

Our laboratory is a world-class research facility in the field of drug development for growth disorders (achondroplasia, brittle bone disease, others). We host several international scientists and offer excellent opportunities for a successful career.

We combine animal physiology, cell biology, molecular biology, and biochemistry to uncover molecular mechanisms of disease and accelerate therapeutic discovery.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Bioinformatician with expertise in genomics and proteomics data analysis to join our interdisciplinary research team.

The ideal candidate will:

  • Design and implement computational pipelines

  • Analyze high-dimensional omics datasets

  • Mine public databases

  • Contribute to hypothesis development and data interpretation in collaboration with experimental scientists

Key Responsibilities

  • Integrate multi-omics data (genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics)

  • Process and visualize genomics and proteomics datasets

  • Collaborate with biologists to interpret results and generate insights

  • Use computing environments and cloud-based analysis platforms

  • Contribute to scientific publications, presentations, and grant proposals

Qualifications

  • MSc or PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Systems Biology, Computer Science, or related field

  • Experience with data analysis from NGS, proteomics, single-cell omics, and spatial genomics

  • Strong proficiency in Python, R, and Linux command-line environments

  • Familiarity with databases: Ensembl, UniProt, NCBI, STRING, Reactome, Protein Data Bank, PRIDE/PeptideAtlas

  • Strong ambition to discover

  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills

  • Excellent command of English

Terms of Employment

  • Gross salary: CZK 60,000–90,000/month (depending on experience and skills)

  • Contract type: Fixed-term with possibility of extension

  • Location: University Campus Brno, Kamenice 5, 625 00 Brno, Czech Republic

  • Working hours: Full-time

  • Expected start date: During January 2026, or by agreement

  • Application deadline: 7 December 2025

More Information About Our Research

How to Apply

Please send the following via the online application link:

  • CV

  • Cover letter

  • Contact details for three references (name, position, phone number, and email)

For further information, contact: adela.otahalova@med.muni.cz

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