Postdoc (junior researcher) position at Palacký University, Olomouc, Czech Republic
Field: Nanocrystalline metal oxides for catalytic, photocatalytic and environmental
applications
We advertise an opened postdoc position in the research division Nanocrystalline metal oxides of
the Regional Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials, Faculty of Science, Palacky
University (http://www.rcptm.com/research-divisions/nanocrystalline-metal-oxides/). The position
is available from September 1, 2012 to June 30, 2015 with a possibility to continue under a followup research project. The research will be focused on synthesis and characterization of metal oxide
based nanomaterials and their applications in catalysis, photocatalysis and environmental chemistry.
Particularly, iron oxide based nanomaterials and nanostructures will be investigated and applied.
We offer participation in an interesting research in a well harmonized team, laboratories equipped
with sophisticated instruments (e.g. XRD, Mössbauer spectroscopy, TEM, SEM, thermal analysis,
Sorptomatic), good wage conditions. We also offer a possibility to stay abroad in an institute in
accordance with a particular topic. We have several international collaborations, e.g. with École
Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Switzerland (Prof. Grätzel, Dr. Sivula). We appreciate
flexibility and high working capacity. The starting salary between 40 000 – 45 000 CZK can be
expected according experience and a publication record of an applicant.
Formal requirements:
 Ph.D. or equivalent in Physical Chemistry, Physics or Chemistry (graduation March 28,
2008 – now);
 good publication record in field of chemistry, physics, physical chemistry, material research
 ability to communicate in English;
 experience in the development of techniques and methods of material research;
 experience in nanomaterials and nanotechnologies will be appreciated;
Applications for this position (with the curriculum vitae, a list of publications and two letters of
recommendation attached) can be submitted via e-mail to libor.machala@upol.cz. Deadline for the
submission is September 30, 2012.