Post-doctoral position in the Department of “Structure and Dynamics in Catalysis”

15 Apr 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

J. Heyrovský Institute of Physical Chemistry of the CAS, v. v. i.

Research Field

Chemistry » Physical chemistry
Engineering » Materials engineering

Researcher Profile

Leading Researcher (R4)

Country

Czech Republic

Application Deadline

15 May 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Prague)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

European Union / Next Generation EU

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Project topic: Rational design of catalytic materials for water electrolysis

Short description of the project:
The water electrolysis is one the most intensely studied process namely in connection with replacement of the fossil fuels with renewable energy sources. Successful candidate will be involved cutting edge  program within the OP JAK project Eco and Store focused on rational design of the novel nanoparticulate catalysts for hydrogen evolution and oxygen evolution reactions. 

Type of Contract: Temporary 

Job Status: Full-time

Requirements:
- a PhD in electrochemistry, physical chemistry or material science

- excellent communication skills both oral and written

- publication track record

- fundamental knowledge of electrochemical techniques

- experience with synthesis and characterization of inorganic nanomaterials 

Would be seen as advantage:
- hands on experience with synchrotron based techniques 

- fundamental understanding of the quantum chemical modelling

We offer: 
-  2 year contract starting July 1st 2024, with possibility of extension upon mutual consent 

- international team collaborating  with leading laboratories in Europe, US and Japan 

- friendly working environment

- career development mentoring 

Benefits:  

 - 25 days paid leave of absence (holidays) per year + 3 days of paid sick-leave in addition to the statutory insurance
- Flexible working-time, the possibility of part-time work
- Lunch subsidy
- Possibility of attending children groups of the CAS
- Possibility to use discounts in recreation centers of the CAS
- Sports goods rental, free parking, trade union library
- Language courses
- Accommodation facilities
- Possibility of further education and career development by participating in courses organized by our institute.
 

How to apply:
Please send you CV, list of publications and contact information of three references to [email protected] . Please include SC2024_21 in the email subject line.

Selection process

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Requirements

Research Field

Chemistry » Physical chemistry

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Engineering » Materials engineering

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

J. Heyrovský Institute of Physical Chemistry of the CAS, v. v. i.

Country

Czech Republic

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

State/Province

Czech Republic

City

Prague 8

Website

http://web.jh-inst.cas.cz/

Street

Dolejškova 2155/3

Postal Code

182 23

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED