Postdoctoral research associate in the field of renewable energy storage

Applications are invited for the position of Postdoctoral research associate in the field of renewable energy storage.

This position is part of a project aimed at gaining a fundamental electrochemical insight supporting the rational catalyst design for renewable electricity storage.

This position is available at the J. Heyrovsky Institute of Physical Chemistry on March 1st, 2022, or as soon as possible thereafter. The successful candidate should hold a PhD degree (at the time of the project commencement) in Chemistry, Physics or Material science. Expertise in electrocatalysis and rational material design as well as previous postdoctoral experience is highly desirable; experience with X-ray absorption spectroscopy would also be advantageous. The person appointed will be expected to work in a collaborative team, including regular liaison with the collaborating groups in Denmark (University of Copenhagen), Germany (Ulm University) and USA (Northeastern University), and should have effective written and verbal communication skills in English.

How to apply
To apply, please send your CV, List of publications and Motivation letter to recruitmentjh-inst.cas.cz
Please, write in the subject line of your email SC2022_02.
Informal e-mail inquiries prior to making an application are welcome and should be addressed to Prof P.Krtil (petr.krtiljh-inst.cas.cz).

Type of contract: Temporary

Job-status: Full-time

Benefits
- 25 days paid leave of absence (holidays) per year + 3 days of paid sick leave in addition  to the statutory insurance
- Flexible working-time, the possibility of part-time work, work-life balance
- Lunch vouchers
- Subsidy for sport and cultural activities
- Recreation subsidy, recreation subsidy for children
- Possibility of attending children groups of the CAS
- Possibility to use discounts in recreation centers of the CAS
- Sports goods rental, free parking, trade union library
- Language courses
- Accommodation facilities

Selection Process

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