Post-doctoral research associate for the research group of „Plasma Technologies”

Type of job: full-time

The director of Central European Institute of Technology CEITEC MU is announcing a selection procedure for the position: POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE FOR THE RESEARCH GROUP OF „PLASMA TECHNOLOGIES"

More information about the research group can be found HERE.

Research topic: Application of reactive plasmas for synthesis of nanomaterials

We offer a premium program and a high-quality background of a prospective and dynamically developing research organisation CEITEC with the possibilities of applying your own solutions.

Research of the group "Plasma Technologies" is carried out in following directions:

i/ Plasmachemical deposition of thin films (carbon and organosilicon films and their composites) under low or atmospheric pressure - research and development of new processes, optimization of their functional properties (mechanical and optical properties, surface free energy)

ii/ Synthesis of nanostructured materials (carbon nanotubes, iron oxide nanoparticles etc.) - synthesis of novel materials, plasma modelling

iii/ Functionalization and modification of solid surfaces - functionalization of carbon nanotubes for preparation of polymer composites, modification of polymer nanofibers by hydrophobic thin films, functionalization of surfaces for immobilization of biomolecule 

Requirements:

• PhD in physics or material engineering (except Masaryk University)
• Experience with plasma technologies
• Well-spoken English
• Publications in impacted journals (according to WoS)
• Pedagogical ability to supervise diploma o PhD theses
• Interests in research of the group and its further development
• Experience with thin film characterization, plasma diagnostics, plasma modelling or expertises in chemistry or biochemistry are welcomed
• Former research stay at esteemed foreign research group or PhD title from esteemed foreign university are welcomed 

Expected starting date:  from September 1^st, 2012 

Appointment is for one year and may be renewed up to three years based on performance.

Further information at lenkaz@physics.muni.cz

Please send your CV including the list of publications and recommendations of two research scientists to Prof. Lenka Zajíčková, lenkaz@physics.muni.cz.

Electronic applications are expected by August 20^th, 2012 or until the position is filled.

Updated: 19.7.2012