Postdoctoral fellow or research scientist to join the Tandetron Laboratory Full-time

The Nuclear Physics Institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences (NPI) in Řež is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow or research scientist to join the Tandetron Laboratory, specializing in ion beam techniques for material characterization and modification, with a special focus on 2D material engineering. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with ion beam technologies, contributing to fundamental and applied research in advanced materials and nanotechnology.

The Tandetron Laboratory at NPI is a leading center in Czechia for ion beam applications in materials science, providing expertise in ion implantation, radiation-induced material modifications, and thin-film engineering. The selected candidate will be involved in developing new methodologies for modifying 2D materials, enhancing their electronic, structural, and functional properties through precise ion-beam techniques.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct experimental research in ion beam modification and characterization of 2D materials.
• Apply ion implantation and irradiation techniques to engineer material properties.
• Utilize high-resolution analytical methods, including Rutherford Backscattering Spectroscopy (RBS), Elastic Recoil Detection Analysis (ERDA), and Particle Induced X-ray emission (PIXE).
• Develop innovative approaches to material modification for applications in electronics, catalysis, and advanced sensors.
• Publish findings in high-impact scientific journals and present results at international conferences.
• Engage in collaborative projects with national and international research teams.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in materials science, solid-state physics, nuclear physics, or nanotechnology.
• Expertise in ion beam techniques for material analysis and modification.
• Experience in thin-film synthesis, defect engineering, and ion irradiation studies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a critical approach to experimental data.
• Excellent communication skills, demonstrated through scientific publications and presentations.
• Ability to work independently as well as in collaborative research teams.

What We Offer

• Full-time employment (reduced working week of 36 hours/week for risk category A employees)
• Work in a stable and prestigious research environment equipped with top class instrumentation
• A promising scientific career with opportunities to participate in top-tier international projects
• Flexible working hours and occasional remote work (after the probation period)
• Salary based on qualifications and experience, possible half-year bonuses
• Five weeks of vacation plus one additional week for employees in risk category A
• A meal allowance of CZK 115 and access to an on-site cafeteria with a wide variety of meals
• Contributions on pension plans, holidays, cultural events, and more (based on your selection)
• Language courses in majority funded by the employer
• Opportunity to apply for Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic employee housing

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit following documents to the contact below:

Curriculum vitae – List of publications, conference contributions, research projects, and grant proposals – Copy of Ph.D. certificate – Two recommendation letters – Summary of past, current & future research interests – Date of start

Contact:
Prof. RNDr. Anna Mackova, PhD., mackova@ujf.cas.cz Personal dept.: [Please click the Apply button for the link or address]

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