
Head of Research Infrastructure Unit – Centre of Molecular Structure
We are seeking a professional to manage a research infrastructure facility with a focus on structural biology and protein engineering. In this role, you will be responsible for the everyday operations of the multifaceted portfolio of services of the Centre of Molecular Structure (CMS), under the facilities of Protein production, Biophysical techniques, Structural mass spectrometry, Crystallization of proteins and nucleic acids and Diffraction techniques.
You will coordinate the development of the offer suitable for internal and external customers, manage user projects, administer grant support for the Centre, report to the funding authorities, organize training activities, and lead marketing and public relations of the infrastructure. You will actively seek partnerships for consortium projects focused mainly on the support of research in the Czech Republic and on an international level.
The position is for you if:
… you are excited about the field of structural biology and would like to support scientists from academia and industry with top-quality services in this field
… you have experience with management in a research setting in academia or industry, and wish to apply it to run and improve a top research infrastructure facility in the Czech Republic
… you want to make a tangible impact by securing the provision of reliable research services on the national and international level
… you enjoy working with smart and creative people in a truly international environment (35% of our employees come from outside of the Czech Republic, 25% do not speak Czech)
… you want to contribute to the development of technologies and the portfolio or research services
If so, please continue HERE
Location
BIOCEV
Job commencement: September 2025 (negotiable)
Mgr. Markéta Hlaváčová, MSc.
+420325873304
marketa.hlavacova@ibt.cas.cz