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Job Information
Organisation/Company: Institute of Thermomechanics of the CAS, v. v. i.
Department: Department of Dynamics and Vibrations
Research Field: Engineering » Mechanical engineering
Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
Positions: Master Positions
Application Deadline: 31 Aug 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Prague)
Country: Czech Republic
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Full-time
Hours Per Week: 40
Offer Starting Date: 1 Oct 2026
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Other EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: No
Offer Description
The Institute of Thermomechanics, Czech Academy of Sciences, is a non-university public research organization conducting basic and applied research in the field of applied physics.
We are looking for a suitable candidate for the position of Researcher Scientist in the Laboratory of Rotational Laser Vibrometry for the Department of Dynamics and Vibrations. Type of contract: temporary for 12 months with an option to extend to a pernament contract. The planned start date of the job may be subject to change depending on the actual progress of the selection process.
Job Responsibilities
- Experimental measurements and development of measurement procedures.
- Analysis of experimental data.
- Finite-element modelling and numerical simulations.
- Development of algorithms for signal and time-series processing.
- Application of artificial intelligence and machine-learning methods.
- Preparation of technical documentation and scientific publications, and participation in research projects.
Where to apply
E-mail: morala@it.cas.cz
Requirements
Research Field: Engineering » Mechanical engineering
Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
- Completed university degree (M.Eng. or M.Sc.) in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Computer Engineering, Data Science, or a related technical discipline.
- Recent graduates are encouraged to apply - Opportunity to pursue a part-time Ph.D. at the Czech Technical University in Prague.
- Basic knowledge of engineering measurements, data analysis, numerical modelling, signal processing, control systems, or mechanical vibrations.
- Basic knowledge of artificial intelligence, machine learning, or data science
- Basic knowledge of engineering measurements, data analysis, numerical modelling, signal processing, control systems, or mechanical vibrations.
- Basic knowledge of artificial intelligence, machine learning, or data science.
- Experience with finite-element modelling.
- Good written and spoken English.
- Motivation to perform both experimental and computational research.
- Ability to work independently as well as within a multidisciplinary research team.
- Experience in mechanical vibrations, rotordynamics, modal analysis, or rotating machinery diagnostics is an advantage.
- Experience with sensors, instrumentation, data-acquisition systems, or laboratory experiments is an advantage.
- Knowledge of filtering, FFT, order tracking, and time-frequency analysis is an advantage.
- Programming experience in Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or C/C++ is an advantage.
- Experience with data preparation, regression, classification, anomaly detection, neural networks, and predictive modelling is an advantage.
- Familiarity with machine-learning libraries is an advantage.
- Interest in combining physical models, experimental measurements, and machine-learning methods.
- Relevant experience gained through a master's thesis, student projects, internships, or personal engineering projects is an advantage.
- Willingness to participate in experimental campaigns, prepare technical documentation, contribute to scientific publications, and support research projects.
- Knowledge of Czech is an advantage but not a requirement.
Languages: ENGLISH
Level: Excellent
Research Field: Engineering
Years of Research Experience: 1 - 4
Additional Information
Benefits
What We Offer
Salary and Compensation:
The gross monthly salary is CZK 40,000 - 50.000. We also offer performance bonuses:
- Rewards for publications in impact factor journals.Semi-annual bonuses for active participation in projects.
- Extraordinary bonuses for excellent research results.
Professional Development and Research Environment:
- Creative research environment with the support of an experienced team
- Opportunity to solve intellectually challenging problems
Institutional Culture – HR Excellence in Research Award
We hold the HR Excellence in Research award, granted by the European Commission. This award confirms our commitment to aligning our internal processes and practices with the principles of the European Charter for Researchers. As part of this commitment, we provide, among other things, the following measures:
- An ombudsperson focused on the prevention and resolution of disputes, ensuring fair treatment and ethical principles
- Equal treatment for all employees
- Equal opportunities in all aspects of employment
More information on the HR Excellence in Research Award measures can be found here: https://www.it.cas.cz/en/hrs4r/
We offer a range of employee benefits supporting work-life balance:
- 5 weeks of vacation
- 5 days of paid leave (sick days or personal reasons)
- Flexible working hours
- Meal allowance
- Supplementary travel allowance for foreign travel amounting to 30–40% of the per diem rate
- Paid leave for significant life events
- Possibility of part-time work (e.g., for family reasons)
- Subsidized language courses
- Recreational facilities
- Access to Czech Academy of Sciences children’s groups (subject to capacity)
- Pension insurance contribution
- Employee discounts
The full terms and conditions of individual employee benefits can be found here: https://www.it.cas.cz/en/employee-benefits-package/
Selection process
How to Apply:
Please submit the following documents to the contact email address below no later than the application deadline:
- Cover letter
- Structured CV (including a list of publications and workshops/conferences attended)
- A copy of your PhD diploma or a confirmation of the expected date of your doctoral thesis defense (applicable to postdoctoral positions)
Application Deadline: 31.08.2026
Selection Committee Members:
- Ing. Pavel Procházka, CSc. (https://intranet.it.cas.cz/cs/kontakty/lide/146)
- Ing. Luděk Pešek, CSc. (https://www.it.cas.cz/en/pesek/)
- Ing. Mohammed Lamine Mekhalfia (https://intranet.it.cas.cz/cs/kontakty/lide/700)
- Ing. Eva Maňáková (https://intranet.it.cas.cz/cs/kontakty/lide/595)
Contact Person & Contact E-mail: Mgr. Michaela Morala, morala@it.cas.cz
Additional comments
Additional Information:
- Please read all the requirements and conditions listed here carefully before submitting your application. To ensure full evaluation, please verify all application components are complete upon submission.
- Submit your CV, publication list and motivation letter including research vision.
- Crucially, please include the reference number of this job offer in the subject line of your application email.
- Due to our holiday leave, responses regarding submitted CVs will be sent after August 2, 2026. Thank you for your understanding.
Personal Data Protection:
By submitting your response to this advertisement, you acknowledge that the Institute of Thermomechanics of the CAS, v. v. i., as the data controller, will process the personal data provided by you for the purpose of the selection procedure for the given job vacancy, in accordance with the GDPR (EU 2016/679) and relevant national legislation.
Your personal data will be processed for the duration of the selection procedure. If you grant us your explicit consent, we may also retain it for the purposes of future selection procedures. Detailed information on the processing of personal data and your rights can be found on the page: https://www.it.cas.cz/en/career/working-for-us/job-privacy-notice/
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: The Institute of Thermomechanics, Czech Academy of Sciences
Country: Czech Republic
City: Prague
Postal Code: 182 00
Street: Dolejškova 1402/05
Contact
City: Prague
Website: http://www.it.cas.cz/en
Street: Dolejškova 1402/5
Postal Code: 18200
E-Mail: morala@it.cas.cz
Mobile Phone: +420720306940
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