Laboratory Specialist EL (M) for project REFRESH - Research Excellence For REgion Sustainability and High-tech Industries (CZ.10.03.01/00/22_003/0000048), research program 1 - Material research for energy and environmental technologies
Required area of expertise:
- A degree in Materials Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, or a related field.
The position is suitable for both women and men.
Workplace Description:
Job Description:
The Laboratory Specialist:
- Performs the characterization and measurement of the thermophysical properties of materials using thermal analysis methods.
- Designs and synthesizes new phase change materials (PCMs) and heat transfer fluids (HTFs), including their testing using thermal analysis (TA) methods.
- Contributes to the preparation of research reports, presentations, and project proposals funded through national and international programmes.
- Conducts research independently and collaborates with other members of the research team.
- Actively publishes research results and presents them at international conferences.
- Collects, processes, and interprets measurement data.
- Participates in the research activities of the relevant Living Lab and/or collaborates on research carried out in other Living Labs.
- Contributes to establishing contacts and developing cooperation with partner institutions.
We Require:
- At least a completed university degree in materials chemistry, materials science, or a related field.
- Extensive hands-on experience and strong practical skills in thermal analysis and calorimetry techniques, including DTA, DSC, TG, and dilatometry, as well as their simultaneous variants such as TG/DTA and TG/DSC, and their combination with MS and/or GC/MS. Experience in thermal conductivity measurements and in the evaluation of kinetic data obtained from thermoanalytical techniques (TG, DTA, DSC, dilatometry).
- English language proficiency at C1 level.
- Proficiency in relevant software tools for data analysis and visualization.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience in publishing in highly ranked journals in the fields of materials chemistry, energy, materials science, or related disciplines.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent organizational skills with a strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Place of Work: Ostrava
We Offer:
- Employment in a forward-looking organisation.
- Access to modern laboratory facilities.
- A friendly and supportive working environment.
- Opportunity to participate in cutting-edge research.
- Six weeks of annual leave.
- Flexible working hours.
- Competitive salary based on your experience.
- Opportunities for professional and language development, as well as continuous self-improvement.
- On-site parking within the university campus.
- University kindergarten located directly on campus.
- Employer contribution to supplementary pension savings.
- Subsidised meals in the university canteen.
- Access to sports and leisure facilities at VSB – Technical University of Ostrava, together with a healthy lifestyle support programme and a MultiSport card.
- Access to electronic information resources and e-books.
- The VSB-TUO Plus programme offering discounted services and special offers in the areas of culture, health, recreation, and more.
- Additional employee benefits according to the current offer.
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