Overview

We are currently looking for a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher with expertise in battery materials who wants to push forward frontiers in material synthesis and energy storage technologies.

Join the Nanoscale Materials and Systems (NMS) group at FZU and be at the forefront of cutting-edge battery technologies. You will be key in developing materials and electrolytes for sustainable and renewable aqueous dual-ion batteries. The successful candidate (m/f) will engage in material synthesis, harnessing novel nanomaterials and electrolytes’ unique physical and electrochemical properties in advanced energy storage technologies. You will contribute to developing innovative battery solutions and address real-world challenges.

What you will do

  • Conduct experiments in the interdisciplinary area of battery research at the boundary of material science, electrochemistry, physics, and engineering
  • Develop and characterize new electrochemical energy storage devices (batteries and supercapacitors)
  • Synthesize novel electrode materials (2D materials, transition metal oxides, and organic materials) and electrolytes (aqueous, ionic-liquid, and solid-state)
  • Analyse data, maintain laboratory instruments, and implement new techniques/processes
  • Foster collaboration and communication with other international partners, group members, students, and FZU staff
  • Train/supervise students and other laboratory users
  • Write research papers and present results at conferences

What we expect

  • Ph.D. degree in physics, chemistry, or engineering
  • Strong experimental background in electrochemistry and nanomaterials research
  • Previous experience with electrochemical characterization, nanomaterial fabrication, and electrochemical cell assembly
  • At least 3 publications demonstrating research contributions
  • Capacity to independently conduct research, develop innovative ideas, and drive projects forward
  • Creative thinking and proactive problem-solving
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse team of researchers and students
  • Eager to learn and share knowledge
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent organization and time management skills
  • Good knowledge of English (written and spoken)

Why join us

  • Interesting work in cutting-edge research and development of new energy storage materials and devices
  • Access to state-of-the-art research facilities (electrochemical characterization setups, battery testers, impedance spectroscopy, operando Raman spectroscopy, EQCM, and XRD, elemental analysis (XPS and EDS), advanced electron microscopy facilities (SEM and TEM), and surface analytical tools (AFM/SPM))
  • Participation in multidisciplinary scientific projects
  • 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
  • English lessons at the workplace
  • Possibility to use the recreational facilities of the FZU in Krkonoše
  • Outdoor sports facilities (tennis, volleyball), Multisport card and other benefits
  • Find out more about us –  Why FZU?

It´s good to know

  • Place of work – Cukrovarnická, Prague 6 – Střešovice
  • Start of employment as soon as soon as possible
  • Full-time
  • 1-year contract (possible extension up to 4 years upon mutual agreement)
  • We expect applications by 20th Oct 2024
  • Interested candidates are invited to apply by sending the following documents via the application link: 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 additional information, please contact Dr. Jiri Cervenka (cervenka@fzu.cz).

 

We look forward to hearing from you!

FZU – Institute of Physics of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic is a leading public research institution based in Prague. FZU is the largest institute of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic with more than 1100 employees and focuses on basic and applied research in the field of physics. Our top researchers strive to understand and explain the basic phenomena and processes of how the world works and thus respond to the current scientific and technical challenges of our society.

As an employer, FZU supports equal opportunities and diversity. This approach helps to foster a positive work culture and creates a supportive environment for all employees. The principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion are embedded in our policies and hiring practices, providing a solid foundation for fair selection processes.

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We would like to inform you that by sending a reply to the advertisement, you provide the relevant administrator with your personal data for the purpose of conducting the selection procedure and concluding an employment contract or agreement (DPP, DPC) regarding the position you have chosen. This processing of your personal data will be carried out on the legal basis of the performance of a contract pursuant to Article 6 para. 1 lit. b) the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Your personal data will be processed only to the extent necessary and only for the duration of the selection procedure for the given position. The processing of your personal data will be sufficiently secured, your personal data will not be passed on to third parties without your consent. In accordance with applicable law, we inform you that you have the right to (i) access your personal data, (ii) correct or complete inaccurate or false personal data, (iii) to erasure of personal data, (iv) to restrict the processing of personal data in special cases, (v) to data portability, (vi) to object to processing and (vii) to contact the Office for Personal Data Protection.

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