Postdoctoral position in Data-driven modelling of engineering materials

• Ph.D. degree (obtained not more than 7 years ago or to be obtained soon) in Materials Science, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, 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.

Previous expertise in finite element-based modeling, material modeling, machine learning, material informatics, and methods for uncertainty quantification or optimization will be valued.

Knowledge of programming (C, C++, Python, MATLAB, etc.) is required.

We offer:

• Collaboration with Prof. Anna Kučerová and Prof. Bořek Patzák.
• An appointment for 2 years.
• Gross salary of 70K 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.

• Ph.D. 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 provided link to submit their applications:

https://forms.gle/bzbGTjmJPnivL4Uv5 

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 Ph.D. 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. The fellowship primarily aims at external international scientists who are currently conducting research abroad, but local candidates are also eligible. 

For more information

• About the fellowship program and research topics: please feel free to contact Anna Kučerová at anna.kucerova@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.