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Fyzikální ústav AV ČR
Research Scientist – Future Group Leader
Prague
FULL TIME
November 18, 2024
Přehled
We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated experienced candidate performing excellent research in the field of magnetism, superconductivity, or related phenomena and dealing either with solid-state or molecular systems. Experimentalists and theoreticians 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
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 it focuses on fundamental and applied research in physics. Our top researchers strive to understand and explain the basic phenomena and processes of how the world works and thus respond to our society’s current scientific and technical challenges.
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. Diversity, equity, and inclusion principles 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.
We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated experienced candidate performing excellent research in the field of magnetism, superconductivity, or related phenomena and dealing either with solid-state or molecular systems. Experimentalists and theoreticians 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
- Ph.D. degree in physics, chemistry, or related fields
- Previous research experience, at least 3 years after Ph D (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)
- 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
- Find out more about us – Why FZU?
- 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: https://app.recruitis.io/answer/form/a S511nam1i SDWQSD6dd Il HWUr6s4WJJM/en 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@fzu.cz.
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 it focuses on fundamental and applied research in physics. Our top researchers strive to understand and explain the basic phenomena and processes of how the world works and thus respond to our society’s current scientific and technical challenges.
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. Diversity, equity, and inclusion principles are embedded in our policies and hiring practices, providing a solid foundation for fair selection processes.
GDPR – protection of your personal data
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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