Laboratory of advanced optical microscopy, Inst. of Microbiology, in Nove Hrady is looking for a postdoctoral research assistant.

Laboratory of advanced optical microscopy, Inst. of Microbiology, in Nove Hrady is looking for a postdoctoral research assistant. The main areas of research will involve superresolution polarization microscopy and advanced Raman microscopy (stimulated Raman scattering – SRS). The work will include assembly/optimization of the respective optical systems and use of the systems for observations of molecular processes taking place in living cells. The Laboratory is equipped with a range of optical setups (some of them unique), and possesses expertise in a multitude of scientific disciplines, ranging from optics and mathematical modeling to biochemistry and genetics. A successful applicant will have previous experience with optics, and a good ability to communicate in English. International candidates are welcome. Previous experience with electronics, computer programming, image processing, as well as with mammalian cell culture will be considered beneficial. The position is financed by an international grant, and involves collaboration with several teams in Austria. The salary is competitive. The work is likely to yield publications in top scientific journals. The expected starting date is negotiable, but preferably in the first months of 2018.