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A central pillar of the activity of Department of Functional Surfaces and Interfaces is thin-film fabrication, with strong expertise in the controlled synthesis, deposition, and engineering of functional thin layers and interfaces. Through its two complementary research groups – Advanced Doped Diamond Materials (AD2M) and Gas Sensors and Functional Materials (GSFM) – the department develops high-quality thin films with tailored structural, electronic, optical, magnetic, and chemical properties for applications in electronics, sensing, energy, biomedicine, and quantum technologies, bridging fundamental materials physics with device-oriented research.
What will you do
We are looking for a highly motivated and talented PostDoctoral Research Associate (PDRA) to join our research team in synthetic inorganic and coordination chemistry. The successful candidate will join research activities on the design, synthesis, characterization, and investigation of transition-metal complexes, new redox-active ligand systems, and molecular assemblies for applications.
The successful candidate will engage in high-impact research, acquire new scientific skills, and progress in their career within a dynamic and collaborative academic setting. The PDRA will be responsible for developing and executing both independent and collaborative research projects centered on the synthesis of innovative coordination complexes. The successful candidate shall possess broad knowledge and practical experience in multi-step organic and inorganic synthesis, particularly with air-sensitive compounds and reactions.
Key requirements
Applicants must hold a PhD in Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organometallic Chemistry, Materials Chemistry, or a related discipline. A minimum of three years of postdoctoral research experience is considered advantageous. The successful candidate will have an established record of research excellence, evidenced by high-quality publications, strong research output, and a demonstrated commitment to advancing scientific knowledge.
What do we expect
- Familiarity with glovebox and Schlenk-line techniques for the handling of air- and moisture-sensitive materials is essential
- substantial experience in developing synthetic routes, optimizing reaction conditions, purifying compounds, and investigating their reactivity toward small molecules (CO2, NOx and H2O)
- A strong commitment to laboratory safety and adherence to established safety protocols are also required
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential
- Ability to write high-quality manuscripts suitable for peer-reviewed journals
- Communication of the complex scientific concepts to specialists as well as multidisciplinary audiences
What may help you to win this position
Candidates with expertise in complementary research areas will be viewed favorably. Desirable qualifications include experience with electrochemical techniques for characterization and study of redox-active compounds and materials. Additional experience in surface characterization, interface science, and the evaluation of material properties would be considered a significant asset.
Why to join us
- We offer professional work in the friendly environment of a top scientific institution
- We offer the facilities of the largest institute of the Academy of Sciences
- International environment with a friendly atmosphere
- We collaborate on prestigious international projects
- We support further education
- Find out more about us – Why FZU?
We can we offer
- 5 weeks of vacation + 6 days of personal leave
- Meal allowance, a number of dining options in the vicinity
- After the first year of employment, contribution to pension and life insurance, contribution to recreation, culture or sports
- English lessons at the workplace
- Free parking in the area
- Possibility to use the recreational facilities of the FZU in Krkonoše
- Yoga in the workplace, Multisport card and other benefits
It ́s good to know
- Place of work – Slovanka, Pod Vodárenskou věží 1, Praha 8 – Libeň
- Fixed-term employment: 1 year with the prospect of long-term cooperation
- Full-time job
- Possible to start 1st of November or according to the agreement
Interested candidates must apply via application form.
