Research with real-world impact? We are hiring!
Postdoctoral Researcher / Junior Researcher
Apple genomics and molecular genetics
Institute of Experimental Botany, Czech Academy of Sciences
Station of Apple Breeding for Disease resistance
Prague 6 - Suchdol (Lysolaje)
About us
Join our team working on apple genomics with a direct impact on breeding and agricultural practice. We are part of the Institute of Experimental Botany of the Czech Academy of Sciences and combine genomics, bioinformatics, and modern breeding approaches. Our work is based on unique long-term datasets integrating genomic, phenotypic, and environmental data. Selected apple cultivars bred within our program are successfully grown in the Czech Republic and internationally.
Why join us
- work on research with real-world impact in breeding and agriculture
- access to unique long-term datasets (genomics × phenotype × environment)
- opportunity to develop your own research direction within a small, flexible team
- combination of fundamental research and applied breeding
- collaboration with national and international partners
- opportunity to contribute to the publication output and scientific direction of the team
Your role
- analysis of genomic and multi-omics data (WGS, pangenomics, GWAS, structural variants)
- development and application of genomic prediction models
- integration of genomic, phenotypic, and environmental data
- contribution to decision-support tools for breeders
- active publication of research results and development of the team’s publication profile
- participation in grant-funded projects
- gradual involvement in student supervision
Research focus
- Marker Assisted Selection (MAS)
- GWAS and complex trait analysis
- apple pangenome and structural variation
- S-allele determination
- AI-informed breeding
- genomic prediction (G×E×M – genotype × environment × management)
- disease resistance and fruit quality
Requirements
- Ph.D. in genetics, genomics, bioinformatics, molecular biology, or a related field, or near completion of a Ph.D. degree
- experience with genomic data analysis
- track record of publications or strong publication potential
- ability to work independently
- strong analytical thinking
- working knowledge of English (scientific writing and collaboration)
We offer
- stable position within the Czech Academy of Sciences
- involvement in ongoing research projects
- access to modern infrastructure and unique datasets
- opportunity to develop your own research profile
- career development and involvement in supervision
Conditions
- start date: by agreement (2026)
- contract: full-time, fixed-term position with the possibility of extension and long-term career prospects
- salary: starting from approx. CZK 50,000/month (depending on experience)
- salary progression reflects involvement in research projects and individual performance
- 5 weeks of vacation, sick leave, meal allowance, contribution to a retirement or life insurance plan, MultiSport card / language courses
How to apply
Please submit the following in a single PDF to cerny@ueb.cas.cz with the subject line "Postdoc – apple genomics":
- CV
- motivation letter (max. 1 page)
- list of publications
- contact details for 1–2 referees
We are looking forward to hearing from you!
