Ph.D Student position in numerical simulations of electrochemical phenomena

A top research institute in the Czech Republic, named after the Czech Nobel Laureate in Chemistry J. Heyrovsky, offers a Ph.D Student position in numerical simulations of electrochemical phenomena.

 

Type of contract: Temporary  (3 months)

Job status: Full time

Starting date: 1. 8. 2025

 

Link to the project: Additive or subtractive manufacturing: Which is more powerful to improve the catalytic stability of carbon dioxide electroreduction? | J. Heyrovsky Institute of Physical Chemistry

 

Job description

The selected applicant will perform finite element method numerical simulations of charge transfer and mass transport processes at the interface of electrolyte and gas diffusion electrodes in electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide.

 

Qualifications

Master's degree or equivalent. Knowledge of physical chemistry and electrochemistry.
Experience with finite element method and numerical simulations.

 Good knowledge of the Czech language is required.

 

Benefits

- 5 weeks paid vacation per year + 3 days of paid sick-leave in addition to statutory health insurance

 - Flexible working-time, the possibility of part-time work

 - Possibility of further education and career development by participating in CAS courses and international training schools.

 

To apply, please send your CV and motivation letter to recruitmentatjh-inst.cas.cz. Please include “SC2025_19” in the subject line of your email.

 

Selection process 

 

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Application deadline
21. 7. 2025