Is it your aspiration to push the boundaries and contribute to the development of science and research in practice? Can you follow a vision, think and act strategically and want to lead, develop and inspire those around you? Join a progressive science division that opens up to enthusiasts, innovators and the open-minded.
The Division of Optics has a vacancy for a full-time position with a start date by appointment.
Division Deputy Head for Targeted Research
This newly created role is responsible for the preparation and integration of new promising directions into the research activities of the Division of Optics, represented primarily by the development of interdisciplinarity in the areas of new composite and polymer materials and optical and biophysical systems.
An integral part of the work is the coverage of project activities, including the search for new challenges at the national and international level, active networking and deepening collaborations across the research and academic environment. The work will also include, among other things, search for new potential forms of collaboration with partners from various fields (sensors, biotechnology, materials engineering, 3D printing and Industry 4.0,).
The new employee is expected to have an understanding of patent and licensing law, leadership skills at a demonstrably high level, and basic knowledge of the economics of European and domestic grant titles.
What do we expect
- Completed university degree, Ph.D. or equivalent in: polymer chemistry, materials engineering or quantum and optical technologies or a related field
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent command of the English language (written and verbal)
- Responsible and independent approach to assigned tasks
- Continuous professional growth
- High resistance to stress
- Willingness to develop junior colleagues, bring innovative and creative solutions
- Ability to clearly articulate thoughts and ideas
- Diligence, consistency, independence
- Interest in spreading the good name of science and research across academic, commercial and industrial environments and in line with FZU values
What we can offer
- Opportunity to participate in the work of an outstanding research institution
- Dynamic and creative work, possibility of home office
- Internal English courses
- Yoga classes at the workplace twice a week
- Meal allowance of CZK 116 / 1 day
- Flexible working hours
- 5 weeks of annual leave and 6 personal leave days
- Contribution of CZK 600 to private pension / life insurance scheme or long-term investment products (DIP)
- MultiSport Card and other benefits
Why to join us
- Interesting and varied full-time work
- Participation in changes and development of areas that can impact the entire organization
- Expansion of the portfolio of contacts
- Potential for new and unique collaborations
- Support of further education, personal development and grows
- Find out more about us - Why FZU?
It´s good to know
- Start of employment upon agreement, preferably from January 2025
- Business trips are expected to be an integral part of the job
- 1-year contract with the potential for long-term cooperation
- Place of work - Prague 8
- The selection procedure will be multi round
If you are interested in this offer, please send your CV in Czech and English and a document listing your proven achievements over the last 5 years to the contact person below.
We are looking forward to your applications!