Researcher in the laboratories of the Department of Geochemistry

Researcher in the laboratories of the Department of Geochemistry

The director of the Institute of Rock Structure and Mechanics, Czech Academy of Sciences, announces announces a competition for the position Researcher in the laboratories of the Department of Geochemistry


Job classification:
- postdoktorand fellow /postdoc / junior researcher
- doktorand / Ph.D. student

Job description

The offered position
Research of geological and related materials using the ICP-OES and other analytical and physical techniques
 

Requirements
  • Education in one of the natural sciences (chemistry, geochemistry, geology or a related field)
  • Ph.D. (or comparable) or Ing./Mgr. with a view to obtaining a doctoral degree
  • Experience with laboratory work
  • Ability to develop innovative areas of research
  • Reliability, independence, diligence, motivation and interest in science
  • Knowledge of spoken and written English at level B2 or better
  • Experience with writing scientific publications
We offer
  • Pleasant working environment
  • Modern scientific equipments
  • Employee benefits (5 weeks of vacation + 5 days of sick leave for full-time employment, meal vouchers)
  • Possibility of part-time work
  • Flexible working hours
Start date

Expected starting date of contract: according to agreement during 2025

Contact

Application procedure:
Application with a structured resume must be sent to following contact address: havelcova@irsm.cas.cz (Dr. Martina Havelcova). The candidates are invited to write a short motivation letter. The applications will be reviewed by the selection committee after the set deadline and the shortlisted candidates will be invited for a personal or online interview. The interviewed applicants will be informed about the result by e-mail.

An applicant is expected to send:
Structured CV
A brief cover letter summarizing your motivation and specifying the area of ​​research interest
Overview of previous research results and publication activities