Researcher in the Structure and Dynamics in Catalysis

Job description:

• Exploiting operando anomalous X-ray and neutron powder diffraction methods to determine structures of active sites in zeolite-type catalysts. Data collection processing and analysis.
• Locating aluminum distribution in zeolite-type catalysts by exploiting anomalous X-ray diffraction at Al K-edge. Data collection, processing and analysis.
• Cation location in zeolite matrices via diffraction techniques.
• Publishing of the results and preparation of the beam time proposals for in-situ X-ray absorption spectroscopy.
   

Knowledge and experience requirements:

• Extensive knowledge and experience in in situ and ex situ X-ray and neutron diffraction techniques employed for zeolites characterization
• Broad experience in preforming synchrotron measurements and data evaluation
• Knowledge of Rietveld analysis and crystal structure determination
• Communication skills in both Czech or Polish and English (both written and spoken)
• Background: zeolites, Al organization in zeolites, heterogeneous catalysis, X-ray crystallography, material chemistry.

Education:

• PhD in chemistry or material sciences
• Type of contract: Temporary (01. 12. 2023 - 31. 12. 2024)

Job status: Full-time

To apply, please send your CV and motivation letter to recruitment(at)jh-inst.cas.cz. Please write in the subject line of your email SC2023_26.

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, work-life balance
- Lunch vouchers
- Subsidy for sports and cultural activities
- Recreation subsidy, recreation subsidy for children
- 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
- Attractive location
- Health and social insurance paid mandatory by the institute

Selection process

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