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Scientist for CRL DRD research group of the RAMSES project

Scientist for CRL DRD research group of the RAMSES project

 

The main objective of RAMSES project is extension of institutional infrastructure and establishment of the accelerator mass spectrometry (AMS) laboratory.

 

Job description:

  • application of 14C analysis and development of related analytical methods
  • preparation of scientific papers and presentations at international conferences
  • preparation of grant applications

 

Requirements

  • minimum seven years practice of research in Natural Sciences (physics, chemistry) or related fields (analysis of substances in environment, analytical chemistry, physical chemistry)
  • corresponding publication activity
  • very good knowledge of English
  • reliability, diligence

 

We offer

  • one-year contract with possible prolongation
  • stability of public research institution
  • five weeks of vacation + one week of addition vacation
  • lunch vouchers
  • support of leisure activities
  • possibility to apply for corporate housing (by Czech Academy of Sciences)

 

The gross salary offer is 56 000 CZK per month.

The job start is negotiable during 2020.

Please, send CV and the contact to brabcova@ujf.cas.cz

 

 

Postdoctoral researcher for CRL DRD research group of the RAMSES project

Postdoctoral researcher for CRL DRD research group of the RAMSES project

 

The main objective of RAMSES project is extension of institutional infrastructure and establishment of the accelerator mass spectrometry (AMS) laboratory.

 

Job description:

  • analysis with chromatographic methods, analysis of stable isotopes
  • 14C analysis in selected sample types
  • preparation of scientific papers and presentations at international conferences
  • preparation of grant applications

 

Requirements

  • doctoral degree in Natural Sciences (physics, chemistry) or related fields (postdoctoral fellowship is available only until five years after having received doctoral degree)
  • experience with chromatography and/or stable isotope analysis
  • very good knowledge of English

 

We offer

  • one-year contract with possible prolongation
  • stability of public research institution
  • five weeks of vacation + one week of addition vacation
  • lunch vouchers
  • support of leisure activities
  • possibility to apply for corporate housing (by Czech Academy of Sciences)

The gross salary offer is 45 000 CZK per month.

The job start is negotiable during 2020.

Please, send CV and the contact to brabcova@ujf.cas.cz

Technician in radiocarbon laboratory for the RAMSES project

Nuclear Physics Institute of the CAS asking for:

Technician in radiocarbon laboratory for the RAMSES project

 

Requirements

  • completed secondary education in the field of chemistry
  • minimum 5 years work experience in an analytical laboratory
  • active knowledge of English language
  • work with PC (MS Office at minimum)
  • experience with analyses of radionuclides is an advantage

Description of work

  • Sample processing for 14C analysis

Benefits

  • possibility to apply for renting of the Academy flat
  • 36 working hours per week ( FTE – 100%)
  • additional 10 days of holidays
  • 85 CZK luncheon vouchers per working day


Salary: 32 000 CZK ( gross ) per month

Place of employment: Prague – Bulovka, Czech Republic


Contact person: Ing. Eva Rudolfová, rudolfova@ujf.cas.cz 

Postdoctoral researcher within the INSPIRE project

The INSPIRE project is EU project within program H2020-EU.1.4.1.2. - Integrating and opening existing national and regional research infrastructures of European interest.

The main objectives of INSPIRE project (https://protonsinspire.eu/) are:

  • developing a new infrastructure, bringing research activities in clinical proton therapy centers, associated academic establishments and industry across Europe together;
  • enabling researchers from across Europe, both in the public and private sectors, to access this infrastructure and conduct research;
  • providing training for the next generation of researchers in this field where there is an internationally recognized skill shortage.

 Job description:

The main work of the candidate consists in radiobiology experiments focused to biological efficiency of proton beams. The particular tasks comprise:

  • Participation in experimental radiobiology campaigns (design of the experiments, performing cell irradiations and treatment, data analysis)
  • Providing support for external researchers in order to prepare and perform their experiments within Transnational Access of INSPIRE project
  • Help with routine functioning of radiobiology laboratory
  • Preparation of scientific papers and presentations at international conferences
  • Preparation of grant applications
  • Supervision of undergraduate and graduate students work
  • Close cooperation with project partners and other research institutes

Requirements:

  • Doctoral degree in Natural Sciences (biology, radiation biophysics or radiobiology) or related fields
  • Autonomous familiarization in new technologies and scientific domains
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Very good knowledge of English language (written and oral)
  • Ability to present results at scientific and technical meetings

We offer:

  • Opportunity to participate in the international scientific project
  • Opportunity to perform original experimental studies
  • Competitive and motivating salary
  • 5 weeks of vacation, lunch vouchers, support of leisure activities

Please send your CV and motivation letter to Ing. Marie Davídková, CSc. (davidkova@ujf.cas.cz). The workplace is located in the Department of Radiation Dosimetry, Nuclear Physics Institute of the CAS, Prague 8, Czech Republic. The expected date of contract beginning is January 1st, 2020. The duration of the job position is one year with a possibility of prolongation.

Researcher – postdoc at Research Centre of Cosmic Rays and Radiation Events in the Atmosphere (CRREAT)

Job title: 

Researcher – postdoc at Research Centre of Cosmic Rays and Radiation Events in the Atmosphere (CRREAT)

The CRREAT team performs measurements of the atmospheric radiation and ionization events on satellites, aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles, monitoring cars, and ground stations. The CRREAT project (www.crreat.eu) shall contribute to the improvement of space weather models, air transport safety, and global navigation systems reliability.

Objectives of the project CRREAT are to deepen the knowledge about the relation between atmospheric phenomena and ionizing radiation, and to clarify phenomena causing variations of the secondary cosmic particles (SCP) in the atmosphere. 

Job description:

The main work of the candidate consists of the evaluation of the data received from our measurement devices used in the atmospheric studies and to build up a database that allows us to easily investigate relationships between the different data sets and allow easy access of other scientists and the public. The tasks comprise:

  • Analysis of the basic requirements for the treatment of large and complex data sets
  • Development of software for data management and its technical application
  • Participation in measurement campaigns
  • Contribution towards optimization of existing radiation measurement systems and design of novel systems
  • Preparation of scientific papers and presentations at international conferences
  • Preparation of grant applications
  • Supervision work of undergraduate and graduate students
  • Close cooperation with research institutes from France, Germany, Slovakia, Armenia, Russia, USA, and Japan

Requirements:

  • Doctoral degree in Physics or Applied Mathematics or related fields
  • Experience in data analysis
  • Autonomous familiarization in new technologies and scientific domains
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Very good knowledge of English language (written and oral)
  • Ability to present results at scientific and technical meetings

We offer:

  • The opportunity to participate in the international scientific project
  • Competitive and motivating salary
  • Career growth
  • 5 weeks of vacation, lunch vouchers, support of leisure activities

Please send your CV, recommendation, and motivation letter to Dr. Günther Reitz (Guenther.Reitz@dlr.de), copy to Ondrej Ploc (ploc@ujf.cas.cz), and Josef Šalamon (salamon@ujf.cas.cz). The workplace is located in Prague 8, Czech Republic, at the Department of Radiation Dosimetry of Nuclear Physics Institute of the CAS v. v. i. The expected date of commencement is June 1st, 2020, but it can be also before this date. The duration of the job position is almost 2,5 years (until the end of October 2022).

Postdoctoral researcher in low energy theoretical nuclear physics

Nuclear Physics Institute of the CAS, Rez, opens a postdoctoral research position in the field of theoretical nuclear physics.

Job title: Postdoctoral researcher

Deadline for application: 15th September, 2019

Expected beginning of the contract: 1st October 2019

Job Description:
The position is in low energy theoretical nuclear physics.
Our team http://gemma.ujf.cas.cz/~p.vesely/QMBS/ is active in the theoretical studies of the quantum many-body problem in nuclear physics. We are interested in the development of the microscopic many-body methods suitable for the description of correlation effects on nuclear spectra with the special emphasis on collective excitations. The successful candidate will take part in the theoretical development and numerical implementation of novel methods for collective nuclear dynamic studies.

The position is for one year with possible extension.

Applicant should accomplish the PhD in the field of nuclear physics or related fields before the start of the postdoc contract.

Complete application including:
- curriculum vitae,
- list of publications,
- brief summary of past, current and future research interests and accomplishments,
- two letters of recommendation,

should be sent by email to Petr Vesely, p.vesely@ujf.cas.cz

Contact:
Petr Vesely
p.vesely@ujf.cas.cz
http://gemma.ujf.cas.cz/~p.vesely/
Nuclear Physics Institute,
Czech Academy of Sciences,
Husinec - Rez 130, 250 68 Rez, Czech Republic

Postdoctoral position - experimental nuclear and particle physics

Nuclear Physics Institute of the CAS, Rez, opens a postdoctoral research position in the field of experimental nuclear and particle physics

Job title:

Postdoctoral researcher

Deadline:       20th May, 2019
Possible beginning of the contract: 1st June 2019

Job Description:

The position is in experimental fields of low energy nuclear physics and neutrino physics.

Our team belongs among the founders of the Karlsruhe TRItium Neutrino experiment (KATRIN, www.katrin.kit.edu) aiming to improve substantially knowledge of the neutrino rest mass. In the frame of the project we have developed two types of monoenergetic electron sources based on the decay chain 83Rb/83mKr/83Kr. The mother isotope 83Rb is prepared at the NPI cyclotron. The first type of the sources, produced by an implantation in collaboration with mass-separator laboratory in Bonn, is used for the monitoring of the KATRIN high voltage stability. The second source, prepared by deposition of the 83Rb into the zeolite substrate, is applied at the KATRIN calibration and systematic measurements.

 Applicant should have experience in nuclear physics, nuclear electronics, detectors and DAQ.  Knowledge of programming languages (C++) and experience with ROOT libraries is welcomed.

The position involves

  • Experimental work connected with preparation of radioactive sources and their characterizations at the NPI Rez
  • active participation in the test, monitor and neutrino-mass measurements at the Karlsruhe institute up to several months a year
  • analysis of the measured data and their interpretation

Benefits

  • a competitive salary in Czech conditions (45 000 CZK)
  • NPI ASCR is located in Rez, 30 minutes from Prague by public transport
  • contract is for the period of two years with a possible prolongation

Contact (for the details):

Drahoš Vénos
Nuclear Physics Institute of CAS
250 68 Rez
Phone: +420 212241677, +420 721 599 130
Email: venos@ujf.cas.cz

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Research in the field of theoretical studies of hadron

Nuclear Physics Institute of the CAS, Rez, opens a postdoctoral research position in the field of theoretical studies of hadron properties and interactions.

 

Job title:

 

Postdoctoral researcher

 

Group: Hadron Physics at Department of Theoretical Physics

 

Job Description: Electromagnetic production of mesons will be studied in the resonance region and at higher energies using various approaches. The candidate is expected to have experience in the study of hadron reactions, employing theoretical approaches based on effective lagrangians, Regge formalism, and gauge invariant techniques. Good mathematical and programming skills are also required. Previous experience in data analysis will be highly valued.

 

The position starts in April 2019 and is for 2 years with possible extension to a 3rd year upon mutual agreement.

 

The gross salary offer is 30 000 Kc per month.

 

Full applications including

 

- curriculum vitae,

 

- list of publications,

 

- brief summary of past, current and future research interests and accomplishments,

 

- two letters of recommendation,

 

should be sent by email to Petr Bydzovsky, bydzovsky@ujf.cas.cz.

 

Application deadline is 15th March, 2019.

 

Contact: 

 

Petr Bydzovsky          

 

Nuclear Physics Institute of the CAS          

 

25068 Rez          

 

phone: +420 266 173 255          

 

e-mail: bydzovsky@ujf.cas.cz