Postdoc position in Regularized Failure Models for Quasibrittle Materials

• PhD degree (obtained not more than 7 years ago or to be obtained soon) in computational mechanics, solid mechanics, structural mechanics, mechanics of materials or a related field, 
• Co-author of at least 3 papers published in journals with impact factor, 
• Working knowledge of the English language is required. 
• The candidates must have carried out research activities outside the Czech Republic for at least 12 months before the application deadline.

We are looking for candidates with a keen interest in both mathematical and numerical modeling of damage, fracture, and failure and with good theoretical background in continuum mechanics, plasticity, fracture, and damage mechanics, combined with appropriate programming and visualization skills (C, C++, Python, ParaView, etc.).

We offer:

• Collaboration with Prof. Milan Jirásek and Dr. Martin Horák.
• An appointment for 2 years.
• Gross salary of 62K CZK monthly; see the Numbeo database for the cost of living in Prague.
• An informal and inclusive international working environment at the Department of Mechanics, Faculty of Civil Engineering.
• Office facilities located on the Czech Technical University in Prague’s Dejvice campus. Prague regularly ranks among the top five European cities to live in (cf. Time Out Magazine index for 2022).
• Full social and health insurance.
• 30 days of paid annual leave.
• Children’s corner, kindergarten, and elementary school operated by the Czech Technical University in Prague.
• Additional benefits such as subsidized meals, yearly benefits supporting recreational and sports activities, as well as health care programs.
• Relocation assistance via the EURAXESS Czech Republic office.

• PhD degree (obtained not more than 7 years ago or to be obtained soon) in computational mechanics, solid mechanics, structural mechanics, mechanics of materials or a related field, 
• Co-author of at least 3 papers published in journals with impact factor, 
• Working knowledge of the English language is required. 

Interested candidates are invited to use the following link to submit their applications:

https://forms.gle/hjkYzaQafQYmig4z8

The application package should contain:

• The completed application form available above
• Academic curriculum vitae, including a detailed list of publications
• A recommendation letter
• A motivation letter (up to two pages), stating personal goals and research interests
• Date when your Ph.D. was awarded or the expected date of your Ph.D. thesis defense
• A copy of or a link to your Ph.D. thesis
• PhD certificate (copy)

For full consideration, complete applications must be received by 31 August 2023. We reserve the right to disregard incomplete applications.

Applications will be assessed by a committee based on documents sent by applicants. The mentor has a strong vote in the selection process.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue no later than 15 September 2023, when the evaluation committee will invite shortlisted candidates to the interview stage (in-person for applicants living in the Czech Republic; remote for all other candidates).

By submitting an application form, the candidate agrees to the processing of personal data for the purposes of the selection procedure following the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and, in particular, to the distribution of the submitted materials in the electronic form to the members of the selection committee.

Czech Technical University in Prague now offers a new fellowship program, the CTU Global Postdoc Fellowship. This new and attractive two-year fellowship program offers excellent researchers who have recently completed their PhD the chance to continue their research career at CTU. Fellows receive a two-year fellowship and become members of a team led by a mentor.

For more information

• About the fellowship program and research topics: please feel free to contact Milan Jirásek at milan.jirasek@cvut.cz.
• About employment conditions or living in Prague: please consult the comprehensive info collected by EURAXESS Czech Republic or contact Eliška Blümlová at eliska.blumlova@fsv.cvut.cz.

By submitting the application form, the candidate agrees to the processing of personal data for the purposes of the selection procedure in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and agrees to the distribution of the submitted materials in the electronic form to the members of the selection committee.