Head of PDX and Cancer models unit

Pracovní nabídka

The Czech Centre for Phenogenomics, a member of the IMPC and Infrafrontier consortia, is seeking motivated and responsible candidates for the position of ‚Head of the PDX and Cancer Models Unit‘ (https://www.phenogenomics.cz/phenotyping/pdx-and-cancer-models/). This unit is dedicated to the development of novel orthotopic mouse and rat PDX models used in cancer, immunology, and pharmacology research.

The successful candidate will lead a small team of technical specialists and collaborate with other units within the international Phenotyping Module of CCP. We are looking for a dedicated and professional individual who meets the following requirements:

Job description :

• Management, implementation, and supervision of PDX/CDX experiments, ensuring high scientific standards and compliance with relevant protocols; ensuring cooperation with other units involved in phenotyping
• Management and supervision of laboratory technicians within the PDX unit
• Project design and consulting, Provision of expert advice and design of research projects within CCP projects and for external clients
• Optimizing PDX research design for our users: Improving the existing PDX/cancer research infrastructure to better support user needs/improve methodologies and introduce new technologies specific to cancer research
• Another tasks according to instruction from supervisors Preparation of SOP (Standard Operating Procedures)
• Preclinical Research and Contract Research, Grant Applications and Publications

Required Skills/qualification:

• Education in biological, veterinary, medical or related field
• Medical eligibility for work with laboratory animals and animal samples (rodents)
• Working knowledge of English language

We offer:

• A dynamic job in the international environment of a leading science center
• Opportunities for professional growth and further education, including language courses
• Competitive salary
• An array of benefits including five weeks of vacation, three sick-days, and standard benefits from IMG (food allowance, kindergarten, contributions to sport/culture/pension insurances etc.).