Researcher in Fungal Biogeography in Prague

Updated: about 1 month ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 06 Apr 2026

6 Mar 2026
Job Information
Organisation/Company

Mikrobiologický ústav AV ČR, v.v.i.
Department

HR
Research Field

Environmental science » Ecology
Researcher Profile

Established Researcher (R3)
Positions

Research Support Positions
Application Deadline

6 Apr 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Prague)
Country

Czech Republic
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Hours Per Week

40
Offer Starting Date

15 Jun 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 Laboratory of Microbial Ecology and Biogeography (https://kohoutlab.com/ ), is looking for motivated research. The person will join the consortium of the Excellence Research Centre Project “INTER-MICRO” that aims to identify global patterns of fungal species distribution. 

Within the project, the person will be involved in the study of the structure of soil fungal communities using our in-house global databases of fungal taxa (namely GlobalFungi (https://globalfungi.com/ ; Vetrovsky et al. 2020, Sci Data 7) and GlobalAMFungi (https://globalamfungi.com/ ; Vetrovsky et al. 2023, New Phyt 240) databases) as well as newly collected samples from various environments.

The new researcher will also gain from our long-term research collaboration with prof. Petr Baldrian (head of the Laboratory of Environmental Microbiology). 

WE SEEK:

  • PhD degree in the field of ecology or biogeography.
  • First-authored papers in leading interdisciplinary journals or high-ranking IF journals in the fields of ecology
  • Excellence in English and good communication skills
  • Motivation for scientific work within the frames of the project
  • During the appointment, the person will be based in Czechia

Where to apply
E-mail

recruitment@biomed.cas.cz

Requirements
Research Field
Environmental science » Ecology
Education Level
PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications
  • PhD degree in the field of ecology or biogeography.
  • First-authored papers in leading interdisciplinary journals or high-ranking IF journals in the fields of ecology
  • Excellence in English and good communication skills
  • Motivation for scientific work within the frames of the project
  • During the appointment, the person will be based in Czechia

Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Excellent

Research Field
Environmental science » Ecology
Years of Research Experience
4 - 10

Additional Information
Benefits
  • Work in an inspiring and friendly environment of an international team. For more details about the research group see: https://kohoutlab.com/
  • We offer access to interesting experiments / datasets produced by the lab and their collaborators.
  • Gross salary: starts from approx. 2800 EUR / month (dependent on candidate’s qualification) full time job.
  • Possibility to participate on students’ projects as an advisor.
  • 30 days paid holiday per year
  • Employee benefits (discount on meals, sport/leisure activities, language courses etc.)

Selection process

Please send your Curriculum Vitae, motivation letter and contacts to at least two independent professionals (such as PhD or postdoc supervisors) who can provide reference. 

Please submit your application to email: recruitment@biomed.cas.cz and make sure to include this identification code: Scientist.4.2026.Euraxess, as it is essential for processing your application.


Additional comments

The position is offered for an initial period of two years but may be extended. 

The position is open until filled; starting date is negotiable (expected before June 15, 2026).

For more information, please contact Petr Kohout (petr.kohout@biomed.cas.cz ).

 


Website for additional job details

https://mbu.cas.cz/

Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
IMIC
Country
Czech Republic
City
Prague
Postal Code
14200
Street
Vídeňská 1083

Contact
City

Praha 4 - Krč
Website

https://mbucas.cz/
Street

Vídeňská 1083
Postal Code

142 00
E-Mail

recruitment@biomed.cas.cz

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