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Offer description

The applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for two positions of a full time fixed-term position as a Postdoctoral Researcher in the research group of Biomedical Engineering a part of Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Department of Biomedical Engineering and Cybernetics VSB -Technical University of Ostrava.

The successful candidate will carry out research in the field of Diagnostic and Therapeutic applications for cardiovascular system treatment under supervision of prof. Martin Augustynek (https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0165-7317 ). These positions require knowledge related to development of sensors for biosignal sensing, embedded systems, new algorithms for advanced signal analysis. Experiences with clinical studies in real-world and/or hospital environments are welcomed.

These positions are funded by project LERCO, (Life Environment Research Center Ostrava, reg. num. CZ.10.03.01/00/22_003/0000003), Research program 9 „Biomedical Engineering“.) financed by the Czech Republic and EU funds.

The position is available from June 2025 with flexibility on start date for 12 months renewable upon favourable evaluation.

Project description

LERCO project connects medical professionals, biomedical engineers and companies through common research topics. Project involves in total 15 postdoc researches and up to 10 Ph.D. students in the field of Biomedical Engineering with different focus groups. The Cardiovascular treatment focus group identifies three main research directions:

  • Development and implementation of sensors and transducers in biomedicine.
  • Measuring and processing of biological signals related to the cardiovascular system.
  • Diagnostics of the cardiovascular system.

These research topics are supported by perfect laboratory equipment and results from previous own research.

Duties and responsibilities:

  • Design new technical solutions and perform experiments and analyses relevant to one of specified research direction.
  • Collaboration with scientific groups locally, nationally and internationally.
  • Publish peer-reviewed articles and present findings at national/international scientific meetings and contribute to intellectual property protection results.
  • Cooperation on the development of highly innovative solutions with a direct impact on practice with medical doctors/practitioners and companies.
  • The possibility to participate in the teaching in the Biomedical Engineering (Bc., MSc., Ph.D) and Biomedical Assistive Technology (Bc.) study programs, mentoring of master students and co-mentoring of Ph.D. students.

Essential Requirements:

Ph.D. in the field Biomedical Engineering or a related field, preferably focused on the development of hardware and software for sensor systems and biosignal processing related to cardiovascular system.

AND

Publications in research journals focused on Biomedical Engineering (at least 2 publications in the journals listed in “SCOPUS CiteScore Rank”/ “Web of Science Journal Citation Report” in 1st quartile in the category Biomedical Engineering or a related field).

AND

Internship abroad of at least 4 months OR previous experience in a research project  of a minimum duration of 1 year at a minimum of 40% working time involvement with a (co-)autorship on the output of the protection of intellectual property ( such as patent or utility model).

AND

Strong written and oral English skills are required (according “Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment (CEFR)” required level B2).

Other requirements:

Flexible, self-motivated; ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Benefits/We offer:

  • work in a promising organization,
  • salary evaluation according to the candidate’s experience,
  • modern laboratory,
  • opportunity to participate in excellent research,
  • possibility of further education,
  • 6 weeks of holidays,
  • flexible working hours,
  • university kindergarten,
  • free parking on the university campus for employees,
  • company catering in the canteen,
  • MultiSport card,
  • other employee benefits according to the employer’s offer.

Salary: 

Postdoctoral Researcher scale Junior Researcher 75 000 CZK/month (approx. 3000 EUR/month gross)

Hours per week: 40

Start date:

June 2025 with some flexibility on start date.

Informal enquiries concerning the post may be made to prof. Martin Augustynek (martin.augustynek@vsb.cz).

To Apply:

  • a cover letter describing research experience, interests and goals;
  • a CV with a full list of publications;
  • two recommendation letters of recommendation describing: relationship to the applicant, past work/academic performance, work qualities/personal conduct, overall assessment of potential for success in research environment;
  • doctoral degree certification (English translation required).

via e-mail (in word or PDF only) to andrea.supova@vsb.cz.

Please put reference: “VP 9 Researcher (junior/postdoc) 3“ in subject line of e-mail application.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 15th May 2025

Interviews to be scheduled week of 25th May 2025.

We reserve the right to re-advertise or extend the closing date for this post.

Your personal data will be processed to the extent necessary for the implementation of the selection procedure in accordance with EU Regulation 2016/679.
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