Research and Development Specialist in Spectroscopy

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What you will do 

• Perform GD-OES analyses under the supervison of experienced staff, operate the spectrometer - https://labrotan.fzu.cz/gdoes/index-en.php
• Interpret experimental data in terms of the composition of the analyzed samples
• Report the results to the submitters, collaborate with them on their research via GD-OES results and participate on preparing mutual publications by the description of the analyses made, in context of the particular research affected
• At a later stage, there is a chance to further develop the methodology of optical emission spectroscopy, using synergies existing among different research fields pursued at FZU. This itself has a potential to produce new original results that would be of interest among the analytical community.

Who we look for 

• MSc or Ph.D. in Physics or Chemistry or a relevant field of Technology
• Problem solving ability, basic skills in statistics and data processing
• Sound verbal and written communication skills in English
• Creativity and analytical thinking
• Cooperative and open-minded person  
• Good knowledge of Excel or a similar tool

Why FZU?  

• We offer professional work in the friendly environment of a top scientific institution
• We offer the facilities of the largest institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences
• International environment with a friendly atmosphere
• We collaborate on prestigious international projects
• We support further education   

Benefits 

• 5 weeks of vacation + 6 days of personal leave
• Meal allowance 123 CZK/day
• After the first year of employment, contribution to pension and life insurance, contribution to recreation, culture or sport
• English lessons at the workplace
• Multisport card and other employee benefits   

It ́s good to know 

• Place of work: centrála FZU, Pod Vodárenskou věží, Praha 8 
• Fixed-term full time employment: 1 year with the prospect of long-term cooperation
• Possible to start: January 2026

If you are interested in this offer, please send us your structured CV in Czech/English language, your publication list and also topic of a diploma or rigorous thesis, ideally with link to your thesis.

We look forward to hearing from you!