Open position

 

In compliance with the plans to extend its worldwide network of collaborating R&D institutes and to provide a platform for exchange and mobility of researchers, the Institute of Plasma Physics, Czech Academy of Science announces an opening of medium-term position for an overseas post-doctoral scientist.

Project description: The topic of the research work is designated as “Advanced thermally sprayed coatings”. Taking advantage of the unique hybrid water-stabilized plasma torch available at our institute, the visiting researcher will be involved in R&D collaboration with our established group with the aim of fabrication and characterization of advanced composite and functional coatings of a new generation. Strengthening the scientific outcomes by using other thermal spray processes (such as HVAF, cold spray) is welcome, as is a close collaboration with the researcher’s home institution during his/her visit.

Project specifications: The length of the stay is planned for 6 months. The post-doc stay is fully funded, providing a monthly salary that amounts to an equivalent of €21,450 total over the 6 months. The position is open for application until Mar 31, 2018, the tender committee will evaluate the candidates before Apr 20, 2018. The prospective commencement of the researcher’s stay is from May 1 - June 30, 2018.

Applicant qualification: PhD in Materials Engineering, not older than 7 years. Knowledge and experience in thermal spraying and surface modification/characterization techniques. Researchers from institutions outside Czech Republic can apply only.

 

Interested post-doc researchers are expected to send their CV, motivation letter and a brief description of the proposed topic (e.g., scope of the R&D work, specific materials, planned technologies, etc.). Please do not hesitate to contact us also in case of questions or queries.