We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated experienced candidate who has performed excellent research in magnetism, superconductivity, or related phenomena and has worked with solid-state or molecular systems. Experimentalists and theoreticians aspiring to lead are both welcome.
Join the Department of Magnetics and Superconductors at FZU in its mission to perform cutting-edge research on the magnetic behaviour of solids and molecules and to uncover the correlation between magnetism and other physical properties, including electric and thermal transport. The research focus of the candidate is not limited to a certain topic but should fit the scope of our department. The relevant research areas include, for example, exotic quantum magnetic states, magnetic frustration, magnetism in low-dimensional systems, molecular magnetism, CISS effect, magnetotransport, superconductivity, magnon-related phenomena, topological phenomena, etc.
What you will do
- Develop own research topic, while collaborating with other members of the department
- Submit competitive project proposals within both national (Czech Science Foundation) and European (ERC, EIC, etc.) calls
- Associate postdoc researchers (e.g., through MSCA/MSCA CZ/P4F) and establish own research group
- Perform excellent research and publish in well-established journals on a regular basis
- Foster collaboration and communication with other international partners, group members, students, and FZU staff
What we expect
- Ph.D. degree in physics, chemistry, or related fields
- Previous research experience, at least 3 years after PhD (and not limited from above)
- Strong publication record with a clear contribution of the candidate
- Excellent writing skills concerning the preparation of manuscripts and project proposals
- Flexibility in learning new methods and understanding complementary techniques that do not belong to the researcher’s primary expertise. Importantly, eagerness to get deep insight into the fundamental issues studied
- Ability to communicate and present results through talks and oral presentations
- Ability to guide and lead colleagues in an inspiring and friendly way
- Excellent organization and time management skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Good knowledge of English (written and spoken)
Why join us
- Interesting work in cutting-edge field within the scope of our department
- Access to excellent research infrastructure and availability of strong expertise in magnetism, electric and thermal transport, as well as in magnetic materials and their structure
- Freedom in research and opportunity to establish own group
- Participation in multidisciplinary scientific projects
- Institutional funding of the position
- Support from HR in the recruitment of students and other team members
- Collaborative and friendly environment
- 5 weeks of vacation + 6 days of personal leave
- Meal allowance, own canteen in the area
- After the first year of employment, contribution to pension and life insurance, contribution to recreation, culture or sports
- Language courses (English, Czech, etc.) at the workplace
- Possibility to use the recreational facilities of the FZU in Krkonoše
- Outdoor sports facilities (tennis, volleyball), Multisport card and other benefits
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It´s good to know
- Place of work: Cukrovarnická, Prague 6 – Střešovice
- Start of employment: February 2025
- Full-time
- 1-year contract (possible extension up to 4 years upon mutual agreement) and possible renewal of the contract beyond this period
- We expect applications by 14th Dec 2024
- Interested candidates are invited to apply by sending the following documents via the application form: A cover letter detailing career objectives and research interests, curriculum vitae (CV) including a list of publications, two reference letters and transcripts of degrees/diplomas.
- For information related to the research, don't hesitate to get in touch with the Head of the Department of Magnetics and Superconductors, Dr. Ondřej Kaman: kaman [at] fzu [dot] cz. Place of work: Cukrovarnická, Prague 6 – Střešovice
We look forward to hearing from you!