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Doktorand se zaměřením na mikrovlnná měření a zařízení

Ústav fotoniky a elektroniky AV ČR, v. v. i., Chaberská 1014/57, 182 00 Praha, vyhlašuje v souladu se zákonem č. 283/1992 Sb. o Akademii věd České republiky, ve znění zákona č. 420/2005 Sb. a Stanov AV ČR výběrové řízení na pozici doktorand do vědeckého týmu Bioelektrodynamika

 

Náplň práce: 

  • Teoretický návrh, počítačová optimalizace a výroba elektromagnetických chipů. 
  • Získávaní dat, jejich analýza a zpracování, příprava podkladů pro publikaci výsledků výzkumu. 
  • Příprava a realizace experimentů v laboratoři: příprava vzorků a experimentálních aparatur. Zahrnuje práci s chemikáliemi, biologickým materiálem, elektrickými zařízeními, tlakovými lahvemi a vysokým napětím.

Požadujeme: 

  • Mgr. titul z aplikované fyziky nebo Ing. titul z elektrotechniky, se zaměřením na mikrovlnnou techniku.
  • Pracovní znalost anglického jazyka.
  • Zájem o mezioborové výzkumní téma s přesahem do biofyziky.

Nabízíme: 

  • Zajímavou a různorodou práci v moderních laboratořích v oddělení špičkové vědecké úrovně.
  • Práci na plný nebo částečný úvazek.
  • Motivující finanční ohodnocení s řadou benefitů (karta Multisport, příspěvek na životní a penzijní pojištění, příspěvek na stravování, podpora jazykového vzdělávání).
  • 5 týdnů dovolené a 3 dny zdravotního volna při plném pracovním úvazku.
  • Flexibilní pracovní dobu.
  • Přátelské pracovní prostředí, lokalita Praha 8 Kobylisy.

Další informace: 

Typ smlouvy: pracovní poměr na zkrácený úvazek na dobu 3 let s možností prodloužení.

Životopis zasílejte na adresu: motlova@ufe.cz.

Uzávěrka přihlášek: 30. 11. 2023

 

Informace o zpracování osobních údajů naleznete na webových stránkách ÚFE, na adrese: https://www.ufe.cz/cs/gdpr

Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the field of Electrochemical Sensing

The Institute of Photonics and Electronics v. v. i.* invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow pursuing research on electrochemical sensing methods and their integration with optical biosensing methods. Join the Optical Biosensors research team (team leader prof. Jiří Homola) and contribute to cutting-edge research in electrochemical sensing.

Do you want to use your knowledge and experience in electrochemical methods? Do you want to develop novel sensing platforms for studying material properties and cellular processes or detecting biomolecular analytes related to medical diagnostics or environmental monitoring? Are you enthusiastic about multidisciplinary projects where you can work closely with experts from various fields (photonics, microfluidics, chemistry, biology, or medicine)? 

If your answer is yes, you should apply for this position! 

 

Job description  

The selected candidate will research and develop hybrid platforms combining optical biosensors based on surface plasmons with electrochemical methods (e.g., electrochemical impedance spectroscopy/imaging) and use them for studying 2D materials, cellular processes, or environmental sensing.

 

Specific tasks include:  

  • design, development, and characterization of hybrid platforms combining optical biosensors based on surface plasmons with electrochemical methods;
  • investigation of electrochemical and plasmonic properties of 2D materials;
  • application of the developed platform for the label-free dual detection of chemical and biological species;
  • application of the developed platform for studying cellular secretion of proteins and ions (in cooperation with experts from the biology and biochemistry field).

Requirements  

  • Ph. D. in electrical engineering, physical chemistry, chemical engineering, analytical chemistry, biophysics, or similar; 
  • experience in the field of electrochemistry and  electrochemical methods;
  • publication record in a relevant field of science; 
  • experience with biosensors (especially optical affinity biosensors) is of advantage. 

We offer 

  • participation in exciting multidisciplinary research projects with a high societal impact;
  • work in an international and inclusive research team and institution;
  • outstanding research infrastructure, including multiple optical labs, cleanroom facilities, chemistry and biochemistry labs with support from professional lab technicians; 
  • language and professional training courses;
  • full-time employment with five weeks of vacation and other benefits.

Terms of employment 

Full-time employment contract for two years (with the possibility of an extension) starting from January 2024 or as soon as possible.

 

Application procedure 

To apply, please respond to Mrs. Simona Motlová (e-mail motlova@ufe.cz) with the following documents: 

  • cover letter, 
  • CV, 
  • list of publications. 

In the subject line of your email, please state that you are applying for a Postdoctoral research fellow position in Electrochemical Sensing. 

 

* The selection procedure is announced in accordance with the Act No. 283/1992 of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, as amended by Act No. 420/2005, and in accordance with the Statutes of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Optical Systems for Biosensing

The Institute of Photonics and Electronics v. v. i.* invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow position in the field of Optical Systems for Biosensing. Join the Optical Biosensors research team (team leader Prof. Jiří Homola) and contribute to cutting-edge research in optics and biosensing.

 

Job description 

The selected candidate will participate in the multidisciplinary research of optical biosensors based on surface plasmons and will be expected to develop novel optical platforms for biosensors based on plasmonic nanostructures for the detection of biomolecules related to biomedicine and investigation of biomolecular and cellular processes.

 

Specific tasks include: 

  • research of optical systems for sensing, including, in particular, the design and development of optical sensing systems employing plasmonic (nano)structures;
  • integration of the developed optical systems with plasmonic nanostructures and microfluidic devices and characterization of their performance in biosensing experiments involving various biomolecules and cells.

Requirements and essential skills

  • Ph. D. degree in optics, optoelectronics, physics, electrical engineering, or similar;
  • strong publication record in the field of optical systems for sensing, microscopy, or plasmonics;
  • experience in the design and theoretical analysis of optical systems (e.g., using Ansys ZEMAX);
  • hands-on experience in the development of optical systems based on free-space optics, including design, fabrication, and characterization of such systems;
  • ability to efficiently communicate with other team members and supervise students;
  • good command of written and spoken English;
  • expertise in the field of light sources and detectors and image data processing tools (using MATLAB, Python, LabView etc.) is of advantage.

We offer

  • Participation in exciting multidisciplinary research projects with a high societal impact;
  • work in an international and inclusive research team and institution;
  • outstanding research infrastructure including multiple optical labs, cleanroom facilities (incl. electron-beam lithography system, and a 2-photon polymerization 3D printer), chemistry and biochemistry labs with support from professional lab technicians, computational resources, and mechanical workshop for optomechanical prototyping;
  • full-time employment with five weeks of vacation and other benefits.

Terms of employment

The initial period of employment is one year (with the possibility of an extension), starting in August 2023 or soon thereafter.

 

Application procedure

To apply, please, respond to our HR specialist Mrs. Simona Motlová (e-mail motlova@ufe.cz) with the following documents: 

  • letter of application (cover letter),
  • CV,
  • list of publications.

In the subject line of your email, please, state that you are applying for a Postdoctoral research fellow position in Optical Systems for Biosensing.

 

* The selection procedure is announced in accordance with the Act No. 283/1992 of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, as amended by Act No. 420/2005, and in accordance with the Statutes of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Plasmonics for Biosensing

The Institute of Photonics and Electronics v. v. i.* invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow position in Plasmonics for Biosensing. Join the Optical Biosensors research team (team leader Prof. Jiří Homola) and contribute to cutting-edge research in plasmonics and biosensing.

 

Job description 

The selected candidate will carry out research into plasmonic (nano)structures and their applications in optical affinity biosensors for the detection of biomolecules related to biomedicine and the investigation of biomolecular interactions.

 

Specific tasks include: 

  • theoretical analysis and design of plasmonic nanostructures;
  • theoretical analysis of the potential performance of biosensors based on plasmonic nanostructures;
  • analysis of theoretical and experimental data concerning optical and biosensing characteristics of plasmonic nanostructures.

Requirements and essential skills

  • Ph.D. degree in optics, optoelectronics, physics, electrical engineering, or similar;
  • strong publication record in the field of plasmonic or photonic nanostructures;
  • expertise and hands-on experience in theoretical analysis and design of optical (nano)structures including the use of advanced simulation tools (i.e., Ansys Lumerical FDTD, RCWA, BEM, COMSOL, CST Studio Suite);
  • ability to efficiently communicate with other team members and supervise students;
  • good command of written and spoken English;
  • knowledge of nanofabrication methods is of advantage;
  • knowledge of optical (bio)sensing principles is of advantage.

We offer

  • Participation in exciting multidisciplinary research projects with a high societal impact;
  • work in an international and inclusive research team and institution;
  • outstanding research infrastructure, including computational resources (incl. in-house-built and commercial simulation software packages), optical labs, cleanroom facilities (incl. electron-beam lithography system, and a 2-photon-polymerization 3D printer) and support from professional lab technicians;
  • full-time employment with five weeks of vacation and other benefits.

Terms of employment

The initial period of employment is one year (with the possibility of an extension), starting in August 2023 or soon thereafter.

 

Application procedure

To apply, please, respond to our HR specialist Mrs. Simona Motlová (e-mail motlova@ufe.cz) with the following documents: 

  • letter of application (cover letter),
  • CV,
  • list of publications.

In the subject line of your email, please, state that you are applying for a Postdoctoral research fellow position in Plasmonics for Biosensing.

 

* The selection procedure is announced in accordance with the Act No. 283/1992 of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, as amended by Act No. 420/2005, and in accordance with the Statutes of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic.

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