Chromatin organization and function
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pecinka-grp.bsky.social
Chromatin organization and function
@pecinka-grp.bsky.social
Research group at IEB studying how DNA is assembled into chromatin and how chromatin factors control plant development, stress resistance and genome stability.
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Aleš has been raising awareness about the importance of plant genetics for building a more sustainable and resilient future, and it’s amazing to see that effort recognized with this award! Congratulations to Lucie Hloušková from Bartoš group for winning the prize in the doctoral student category!
November 7, 2025 at 9:54 AM
📝 Selection process
• Send CV + motivation letter → pecinkagroup@gmail.com
• The start date is negotiable, but no later than 1.1.2026
• Only the candidates considered for interview will be contacted
September 13, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Why join?
✅ Europe-wide MSCA DN network (Heat DDR)
✅ Collaborate with leading DDR labs
✅ Training: barley genetics (transformation, CRISPR), RNA-seq, ChIP-seq, live confocal microscopy & more
September 13, 2025 at 7:54 AM
📌 Project aim: Functional analysis of key DDR transcription factors in barley (Hordeum vulgare) using cutting-edge methods. 🌾

Supervision: Dr. Aleš Pečinka
📍 Institute of Experimental Botany, Olomouc, Czechia 🇨🇿
🔗https://olomouc.ueb.cas.cz/en/research-groups/pecinka-group
September 13, 2025 at 7:54 AM
🧬 Plant DNA damage responses (DDR) protect genome integrity, regulate the cell cycle & control growth.
Understanding DDR is key to improving crop resilience under stress – vital for global food security. 🌍🍞
September 13, 2025 at 7:53 AM