Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Space Chemistry and Technology

Job Description:

The J. Heyrovsky Institute of Physical Chemistry invites applications for a postdoctoral position in the Department of Space Chemistry and Technology. The department focuses on instrumentation and development of new experimental methods in order to develop new space applications. The position will focus on scientific activities focusing on the design and construction of new prototype mass spectrometers for in-situ analysis of extraterrestrial material. The scientific work will include experimental work, data evaluation and interpretation, publication and presentation of results, etc. Experience with vacuum apparatus, high-resolution mass spectrometers, their design and construction, and working with ions in the gas phase are highly welcome. 

Job Requirements:

• Completed PhD studies in physics or chemistry 

• Czech language at communication level

• English language to enable scientific work in written and spoken form

Specific requirements - experience in:

• Mass spectrometry (especially high mass resolution);

• Working with high vacuum equipment;

• 3-D model design (AutoCad);

• Simulation of ion trajectories in ion optics (Simion);

• Design and implementation of electrical circuits;

• Design and implementation of RF traps and transport multipoles.

Expected start date: 1.5. 2025 or by agreement

Duration of position: 36 months 

Application:

Cover letter, CV, copy of diploma, brief summary of previous research activities, full list of publications, and at least two letters of reference to be emailed directly by the referees to the contact below). 

Please send your application in English with the required attachments by e-mail to: jan.zabkajh-inst.cas.cz a recruitmentjh-inst.cas.cz, including the following text in the subject line of your email: SC2025_09.