We are looking for a suitable candidate for the position of Postdoctoral Researcher in Internal High Speed Aerodynamics for the Department of Fluid Dynamics.
Researcher profile: Postdoctoral Researcher (R2)
Application deadline: 10/04/2025
Number of open positions: 1
Type of contract: Fixed-term contract for 12 months with the possibility of subsequent change to an indefinite-term contract
Job status: full-time
Required degree: PhD (fluid mechanics/physics/engineering)
Envisaged Job Starting Date: 01/05/2025
Reference number: 0084/25_D1
Location: Prague, Czech Republic
Essential competencies:
- Experience in research on internal high speed aerodynamics, especially in turbomachinery
- Adequate publication results
- Good knowledge of English to present and publish research results
Desired competencies:
- Ability to develop knowledge and skills and grow professionally
- Ability to conduct independent research in the field
- Knowledge of Czech is welcome but not required
Successful candidate will:
- Conduct research in the field of high speed aerodynamics, especially with application in internal flows (experimental and numerical research on compressible fluid flow in internal channels of machines and devices)
- Design and prepare experimental setups
- Analyze measured data, evaluate flow characteristics
- Write scientific papers and reports
- Collaborate on projects of fundamental and applied research in a small team
Specific requirements:
Candidates are required to demonstrate that they meet the required competencies by explaining in their CV the type/length of research experience for each requirement, the extent/range of knowledge of the subject matter. Candidates are required to provide their list of publications.
Eligibility criteria:
The maximum duration of the postdoctoral appointment is limited to 5 years after the award of the PhD degree. For this reason, in order to be eligible for a postdoctoral appointment, the sucessful candidate must be no longer than 3-4 years after the award of a PhD degree (or equivalent) (variations in the CV chronology due to parental leave or a non-academic career path etc. will be considered ad hoc by the selection committee).
What we offer
- Support for professional growth
- Fair treatment, equal opportunities
- Creative environment and support from an experienced team
Benefits package
- 5 weeks of vacation/year
- 5 days of sick leave/year
- Subsidized meal arrangement
- Subsidized language courses – English, German, French (subject to approval by management)
- Own recreational facility
- Support for Supplementary Pension Insurance (only available to persons entitled to Czech pension)
For more information about our benefits see Working for us.
How to apply
Application with a structured resume must be sent to zimap@nullit.cas.cz. 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 an interview. The interviewed applicants will be informed about the result by e-mail.
Important
- The Institute of Thermomechanics of the CAS is a non-university public research institution conducting basic and applied research in applied physics.
- PLEASE READ ALL REQUIREMENTS AND MAKE SURE YOU MEET THEM BEFORE YOU APPLY.
- Applications not conforming to the instructions set above will not be considered for review.
- Please indicate the reference number (0084/25) of the job offer in the subject of your application e-mail.