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Spectroscopic studies of nanomaterials - Post-doctoral position

2 Feb 2023

Job Information

Organisation/Company
Charles University in Prague, Faculty of Science
Department
Physical and Macromolecular Chemistry
Research Field
Chemistry » Instrumental analysis
Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country
Czech Republic
Application Deadline
Type of Contract
Temporary
Job Status
Full-time
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No

Offer Description

Description of the position. The successful applicant will focus on screening, optimization and implementation of ex situ and in situ spectroscopic methods (IR, NMR, etc.) to establishing diagnostic features of metal centers (Ti, Sn, Zr, and Hf) locating in the frameworks of the catalysts and bearing variable properties.

Project description. The position is a part of the ERC_CZ grant funded by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic. The project aims to establish a synthesis method for selective engineering key features of acid sites in heterogeneous catalysts affecting their performance. Project website: https://web.natur.cuni.cz/kfmch/nanoengineering/

Requirements

Research Field
Chemistry » Instrumental analysis
Education Level
PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
  • Hand-on experience in in situ / operando IR spectroscopy
  • Understanding of fundamental principles of IR and NMR spectroscopies
  • Background in material science (better in zeolites, MOFs, other porous functional solids)
  • Collaborative mindset
  • Fluent English
Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Excellent

Additional Information

Benefits
  • gross salary €2500, including social and health security
  • 2 years funded from the grant, prolongation is possible
  • 25 days paid leave of absence (holidays) per year + 5 paid days of personal development
  • work in an international group of scientists across multiple disciplines
Eligibility criteria
  • Ph.D. or other appropriate level 8 ISCED (International Standard Classification of Education) qualification completed within the last seven years.
  • Advanced level of written and spoken English.
Selection process

The application deadline is May 31, 2023. Subsequently, the applications´ review will begin
immediately and should be finished as soon as the appropriate candidate will be found.

Additional comments

Documents Required:

  • Motivation letter
  • CV
  • copy of Ph.D. certificate
  • list of publications

How to apply: send the required documents to mariya.shamzhy@natur.cuni.cz, using subject “Spectroscopy_post-doc position”.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Charles university
Country
Czech Republic
City
Prague

Where to apply

E-mail
mariya.shamzhy@natur.cuni.cz

Contact

City
Prague
Website
E-Mail
mariya.shamzhy@natur.cuni.cz