We are looking for a suitable candidate for the position of Postdoctoral Researcher in Fluid Dynamics and Heat and Mass Transfer for the Department of Thermodynamics.
Researcher profile: Postdoctoral Researcher (R2)
Application deadline: 30/04/2025
Number of open positions: 1
Type of contract: temporary for 12 months with an option to extend
Job status: full-time
Required degree: PhD (fluid mechanics/physics/engineering)
Envisaged Job Starting Date: 01/06/2025
Reference number: 0078/24_D2
Location: Prague, Czech Republic
EURAXESS job offer: https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/node/301160
Essential competencies:
- Experience in research in fluid mechanics, especially heat and mass transfer
- 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
The successful candidate will:
- Conduct research in the field of thermodynamics, especially heat and mass transfer (experimental and numerical research of temperature and velocity fields in flowing fluids)
- Design and prepare experimental setups
- Analyze measured data, evaluate transport coefficients
- Write scientific papers
- Collaborate on projects of core 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 antosova@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.
Selection Committee
Z. Trávníček, Z. Antošová, J. Hrubý
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 of the job offer in the subject of your application e-mail.