Postdoctoral Research Fellow: “Analytical Chemist for Development of Biosensors or Gas sensors based on Single Atom Engineering

11 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Brno University of Technology, Central European Institute of Technology

Research Field

Chemistry » Analytical chemistry

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Czech Republic

Application Deadline

4 Feb 2024 - 23:47 (Europe/Prague)

Type of Contract

To be defined

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

22 Feb 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

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

No

Offer Description

The director of the CEITEC Brno University of Technology is opening a position of a

Postdoctoral Research Fellow:
“Analytical Chemist for Development of Biosensors or Gas sensors based on Single Atom Engineering ”

 

Postdoktorand – analytický chemik pro vývoj biosenzorů nebo plynových sensor na bázi jednoatomového inženýrství

 

 

Description

Prof. Martin Pumera, Group leader at CEITEC (Pumera research team: www.pumera.org ; energy.ceitec.cz; nano.ceitec.cz) is looking for an experienced analytical chemist with skills in biosensors, chemical sensors [liquid, gas]. Know-how of analytical chemistry/sensing is essential. You will have the unique opportunity to work with state-of-the-art SEM, TEM, UHV STM systems, GC/MS, XPS, and ALD as well as with 3D printing systems (see nano.ceitec.cz).

 

Expectations:

• PhD in analytical chemistry or related background.
• Sound understanding to analytical chemistry concepts.
• Previous experience with sensor or biosensors.
• Materials preparation and characterization techniques hands-on experience is an advantage.
• Ability to carry out the research projects independently, interpret the data and write manuscript.
• Excellent team working skills, self-motivation, initiative and persistence.
• Ability to exploit CEITEC BUT core facilities and laboratories (nano.ceitec.cz).
• Act as a source of information and advice to other members of the group on scientific protocols and experimental techniques.

We offer:

• Fully English-speaking environment.
• Prof. Martin Pumera, Group leader was a Highly Cited Researcher (2017-2021) & ERC grant holder.
• Highly motivating environment.
• Support of team members with diverse background.
• Work in the Czech Science City Brno with many collaboration possibilities.
• Wide international network of collaborators – From University of California to Singapore.

Requirements

We are looking for highly motivated researcher with a strong background in electrochemistry and materials.

Interested candidate should provide:

• Detailed CV including list of publications,
• Cover letter stating the motivation for applying,
• Name and contact details of two academic referees from two distinct institutions.

Employment Conditions

• Anticipated start date: Upon agreement. The sooner the better.
• Highly competitive salary based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
• Work in general science laboratories
• 6 weeks of holidays.
• Full-time – 40 hours per week.
• Place: Purkyňova 123, Brno, Czech Republic.

Electronic applications including required items should be submitted to e-mail [email protected] by February 4th , 2024 and quote the “Biosensors” in the subject.

 

Requirements

Research Field

Chemistry » Analytical chemistry

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

CEITEC BUT

Country

Czech Republic

State/Province

Česká republika

City

Brno 12

Postal Code

61200

Street

Purkyňova

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

State/Province

Česká republika

City

Brno 12

Website

http://ceitec.vutbr.cz

Street

Purkyňova

Postal Code

61200

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED