Postdoctoral position in the modeling of soft materials with surface energies

• Ph.D. degree (obtained not more than 7 years ago or to be completed soon) in computational mechanics, solid mechanics, structural mechanics, mathematics of solids, calculus of variations, or a related field, 
• Co-author of at least 3 papers published in impact factor journals, 
• Professional proficiency in spoken/written English is required. 

Successful candidates should have a strong background in at least 2 of the following areas:

• The modeling of elastic materials under large deformations, including modeling of instabilities,
• The Finite element method and Isogeometric analysis,
• Code development skills, preferably C++ or a related programming language (however, a strong interest in C++ programming is required),
• Direct method of calculus of variations with applications in elasticity.

We offer:

• Collaboration with Dr. Martin Horák, Prof. Milan Jirásek, and Prof. Martin Kružík.
• Initial appointment for one year with an extension to two years based on an annual evaluation.
• Gross salary of approximately 73K 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 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, annual supplementary benefits for recreational/sports activities, and health care.

Relocation assistance from the EURAXESS Czech Republic office.

• Ph.D. degree (obtained no more than 7 years ago or to be completed soon) in computational mechanics, solid mechanics, structural mechanics, mathematics of solids, calculus of variations, or a related field 
• Co-author of at least 3 papers published in impact factor journals 
• Professional proficiency in spoken/written English is required.

Please use the provided link to submit your application:

https://forms.gle/uqnxFL6c7kGtqAEb6

The application package should contain the following:

• A completed application form (link above).
• Academic curriculum vitae, including a detailed list of publications.
• A list of three academic references, including name, affiliation, webpage, and email.
• A motivation letter (up to two pages) stating personal goals and research interests.
• Date when your Ph.D. awarded or expected Ph.D. defense date.
• A copy of/link to your Ph.D. thesis (if Ph.D. completed).
• A copy of your Ph.D. diploma.

For full consideration, complete applications must be received by 30 November 2023. We reserve the right to disregard incomplete applications.

Applications will be assessed by a committee based on documents sent by applicants. The mentor, Dr. Martin Horák. will play a key role in the selection process.

Review of applications will begin immediately upon receipt of your application, and review will continue no later than 14 December 2023. The evaluation committee will then invite shortlisted candidates to an interview (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 electronic form to the members of the selection committee.

For more information:

• About the fellowship program and research topics: please feel free to contact Martin Horák at martin.horak@cvut.cz.
• About employment conditions or living in Prague: please consult the comprehensive info provided by EURAXESS Czech Republic or contact Eliška Blümlová at eliska.blumlova@fsv.cvut.cz.