PhD positions

PhD positions

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About us

the Dioscuri Centre is established at the Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences in Prague as a prestigious initiative by the Max Planck Society, leveraging world-class facilities and interdisciplinary expertise. Led by Dr. Barbora Špačková, the Centre is an emerging hub of cutting-edge, multidisciplinary research, focusing on developing a unique life science toolbox with applications spanning biochemistry, biophysics, and medicine.

Our team is advancing Nanofluidic Scattering Microscopy (NSM) – a groundbreaking label-free single-molecule method. NSM is designed to overcome current microscopy limitations, opening unprecedented avenues for exploring life at the nanoscale.

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Interested in molecular-level insights? We welcome driven PhD students

What We Expect:

  • MS in Physics, Optics, Biophysics, Biotechnology, or related field

  • Experience in optical microscopy, nanooptics, micro-/nano-fluidics, or scientific instrumentation development

  • Creative and analytical problem-solving skills

  • A commitment to tackle outstanding challenges at the interface of single-molecule optics and biology

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Visit the PhD position offer for full detail.

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Join our team!

For general information, contact our HR partner, Petra Kratochvílová.
For research information, contact the leader of the Centre, Dr. Barbora Špačková.

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We look forward to your application!