Job Information
Organisation/Company: Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences
Research Field: Physics » Condensed matter properties
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
Positions: Postdoc Positions
Application Deadline: 21 Oct 2026 - 00:00 (Europe/Prague)
Country: Czech Republic
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Full-time
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
We are seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join our research program in experimental magnetism and thin-film materials synthesis. The researcher will work with the Rare-Earth and Actinide Science Research Group | FZU.
What will you do
- The successful candidate will contribute to investigations of magnetic and electronic properties of functional materials, with particular emphasis on the relationship between composition, structure, and functional properties.
- The researcher will contribute to the preparation and optimization of thin films, magnetic and physical-property measurements, analysis and interpretation of experimental data, and development of new research directions.
What do we expect
- Ph.D. in Physics, Materials science, or a related field
- Experience with thin-film synthesis by physical vapor deposition and/or vacuum-based experimental techniques
- Experience with magnetic characterization and physical-property measurements
- Experience with structural characterization is an advantage
- Ability to independently analyze and interpret experimental data
- Good publication record appropriate to the career stage
- Good command of written and spoken English
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within an international research team
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?
What we can 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
- Yoga in the workplace, Multisport card and other benefits
It is good to know
- Place of work – Slovanka, Pod Vodarenskou vezi 1, Prague 8
- Fixed-term employment: 1 year
- Possible to start: January 2027
- Full time employment
If you are interested in this offer, please send us your structured CV and motivation letter via application form.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Requirements
Research Field: Physics » Condensed matter properties
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Languages: ENGLISH
Level: Good
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences
Country: Czech Republic
City: Praha 8
Postal Code: 182 00
Street: Na Slovance 1999/2
Contact
State/Province: Czech Republic
City: Prague
Website: https://www.fzu.cz/en/contact
Street: Na Slovance 1999/2
Postal Code: 182 00