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Postdoctoral Research Fellow: Single Atom Engineering
Research Position
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Published on 07.03.2025
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The director of CEITEC, Brno University of Technology, is opening a position of
Postdoctoral Research Fellow:
“Electrochemistry, Single Atom Engineering, Energy Storage, Wearable Sensors and Micro/Nanomachines and Nanotools”
Prof. Martin Pumera, Group leader at CEITEC (Pumera research team: www.pumera.org; energy.ceitec.cz; nano.ceitec.cz) is looking for an electrochemist with skills in either water splitting, photoelectrochemistry, hydrogen evolution, and/or supercapacitors. Ability to carry out materials characterization is an important part of the job. You will have the unique opportunity to work with state-of-the-art SEM, TEM, UHV STM systems, GC/MS, XPS, and ALD as well as with 3D printing systems (see nano.ceitec.cz).
Requirements We offer Employment Conditions Interested candidate should provide
Requirements
We are looking for a highly motivated researcher with a strong background in electrochemistry and materials.
- PhD in analytical chemistry or related background.
- Deep knowledge of electrochemistry concepts.
- Materials preparation and characterization techniques hands-on experience is an advantage.
- Ability to carry out the research projects independently, interpret the data and write manuscript.
- Excellent team working skills, self-motivation, initiative and persistence.
- Ability to exploit CEITEC BUT core facilities and laboratories (nano.ceitec.cz).
- Act as a source of information and advice to other members of the group on scientific protocols and experimental techniques.
We offer
- Fully English-speaking environment.
- Prof. Martin Pumera, Group leader, was a Highly Cited Researcher (2017-2021) & ERC grant holder.
- Highly motivating environment.
- Support of team members with diverse backgrounds.
- Work in the Czech Science City Brno with many collaboration possibilities.
- Wide international network of collaborators – From the University of California to Singapore.
Employment Conditions
- Anticipated start date: Upon agreement. The sooner the better.
- Highly competitive salary based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
- Work in general science laboratories.
- Six weeks of holidays.
- Full-time – 40 hours per week.
- Place: Purkyňova 123, Brno, Czech Republic.
Interested candidate should provide
- Detailed CV including list of publications.
- Cover letter stating the motivation for applying.
- Name and contact details of two academic referees from two distinct institutions.
Electronic applications, including required items, should be submitted to e-mail recruitment@ceitec.vutbr.cz by April 6th, 2025 and quote the “Single Atom” in the subject.
By submitting an application for this position, you agree to the processing of personal data, in the meaning of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data (GDPR), for the duration of the selection/ admission procedure.
After the end of the selection/ admission procedure, all your personal data will be deleted and never provided to third parties.
Start date: Upon agreement. The sooner the better.
Opened Until: 6.4.2025