PhD student in optics and material science
A leading research institute in Prague, Czechia, named after Nobel laureate in Chemistry, J. Heyrovsky, is seeking a doctoral researcher in the field of optics and material science.
Type of contract: Temporary (4 years)
Job status: Part-time
Starting date: September 2024
We are seeking a doctoral student to join the research group of Vladimira Petrakova at the J. Heyrovský Institute of Physical Chemistry in Prague. Our project aims to study fluorescence of materials modified by ultrafast lasers. Our research employs methods such as single molecule microscopy and spectroscopy including time-resolved techniques.
This position is part of a collaborative project with Rochester University USA and Czech Technical University. Our group is rapidly growing and offers a dynamic, open, friendly, and collaborative environment. We value independence, diversity, and inclusivity.
The ideal candidate will hold a master's degree in optics, engineering, material science, or a related field. Experience in single-molecule microscopy and/or spectroscopy is highly desirable. Knowledge of optics, fluorescence, data analysis, polymer chemistry, and material science is an advantage. The project is highly interdisciplinary and will require excellent communication skills and a curiosity about other fields.
Find out more about our group at petrakova-group.eu. We look forward to welcoming you in our team.
Benefits
- friendly and motivating working environment
- five weeks paid leave of absence (holidays) per year, an additional 5 days time off for personal reasons, and three days of paid sick leave on top of statutory insurance.
- flexible working hours, the possibility of part-time work or hybrid work
- the proximity of childcare groups on the CAS campus
- sports equipment rental, free parking, and access to libraries
- Czech and English language courses
- possibility of further education and career development by participating in courses organized by our institute.
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV, a motivation letter, and two references. We strongly encourage women and underrepresented minorities to apply, and the selection for an interview will be based primarily on the motivation letter. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Send your materials together with the contact to two references to recruitment
jh-inst.cas.cz (recruitment[at]jh-inst[dot]cas[dot]cz) and to vladimira.petrakovajh-inst.cas.cz (vladimira[dot]petrakova[at]jh-inst[dot]cas[dot]cz), including the following text in the subject line of your email: SC2024_29.
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