Tip-enhanced spectroscopy characterization of 2D materials - postdoctoral researcher
Join our cutting-edge research team in Prague! Are you an expert on scanning probe microscopy? Do you have a passion for world-class research on spectroscopy and 2D materials? We invite you to join the team of Dr. Otakar Frank, the Head of the Department of Electrochemical Materials, to work on a project focused on nanoscale characterization of 2D materials with controlled structural disorder.
You will be responsible for tip-enhanced Raman and photoluminescence spectroscopy studies and advanced scanning probe microscopy characterization, including electrical and mechanical modes, mostly on mechanically exfoliated 2D materials with engineered defects. You will work within the framework of a collaborative project with Free University Berlin and Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf. You will also be co-responsible for the instrument, collaborate with other members of the Nanocarbon Group from the teams of Dr. Matěj Velický and Dr. Martin Kalbáč, and supervise younger colleagues.
Type of contract: Temporary (until 30. 6. 2026) with the possibility of extension.
Job status: Full-time
Offer starting date: As soon as possible
Requirements:
- You will have a (or be close to obtaining) a PhD in physics, materials science, or a related field.
- You will have a proven advanced experience with scanning probe-based methods - a must!
- You will be well versed in scientific work, devising research plans, designing experiments, data analysis, formulating conclusions, and manuscript writing.
- Broad portfolio of scanning probe microscopy techniques (incl. conductive, Kelvin probe, piezoforce, STM etc.), tip-enhanced or at least microRaman and/or photoluminescence spectroscopy, mechanical exfoliation and stacking of 2D materials, electronic transport, clean room experience, optics.
- We are looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic colleague with passion for fundamental science, excellent communication skills, and ability to work within a large team of researchers.
- You will have a good track-record of publishing research articles in respected journals, commensurate with career stage.
We offer:
- 5 weeks 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 vouchers
- Possibility of attending children groups of the CAS
- Sports goods rental, free parking, trade union library
- Language courses
- Possibility of further education and career development by participating in courses organized by our institute.
Eligibility criteria:
To apply, please send your CV, summary of previous research specifically including detailed experience with SPM methods (methods and instruments used for what purpose, the approximate total number of hours spent by independent measurement), list of publications, names plus e-mail addresses of 1 - 2 references to recruitment
jh-inst.cas.cz and otakar.frankjh-inst.cas.cz. Please, include SC2024_10 in the subject line of your email. Note that applications with a generic motivation letter, not tailored to this position, will not be considered.
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