Post-doctoral position in the Department of “Structure and Dynamics in Catalysis”

Project topic: Rational design of catalytic materials for water electrolysis

Short description of the project:

The water electrolysis is one the most intensely studied process namely in connection with replacement of the fossil fuels with renewable energy sources. Successful candidate will be involved cutting edge  program within the OP JAK project Eco and Store focused on rational design of the novel nanoparticulate catalysts for hydrogen evolution and oxygen evolution reactions. 

Type of Contract: Temporary 

Job Status: Full-time

Requirements:

- a PhD in electrochemistry, physical chemistry or material science

- excellent communication skills both oral and written

- publication track record

- fundamental knowledge of electrochemical techniques

- experience with synthesis and characterization of inorganic nanomaterials 

Would be seen as advantage:

- hands on experience with synchrotron based techniques 

- fundamental understanding of the quantum chemical modelling

We offer: 

-  2 year contract starting July 1st 2024, with possibility of extension upon mutual consent 

- international team collaborating  with leading laboratories in Europe, US and Japan 

- friendly working environment

- career development mentoring 

Benefits:  

 - 25 days paid leave of absence (holidays) per year + 3 days of paid sick-leave in addition to the statutory insurance

- Flexible working-time, the possibility of part-time work

- Lunch subsidy

- Possibility of attending children groups of the CAS

- Possibility to use discounts in recreation centers of the CAS

- Sports goods rental, free parking, trade union library

- Language courses

- Accommodation facilities

- Possibility of further education and career development by participating in courses organized by our institute.

 

How to apply:

Please send you CV, list of publications and contact information of three references to recruitment@jh-inst.cas.cz. Please include SC2024_21 in the email subject line.

Selection process

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