14 Junior Rsearcher Positions at the University of Chemistry and Technology in Prague

New positions in:

Biochemistry
Biotechnology – Physical Chemistry – Chemical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Chemical Technology - Electrochemistry
Chemoinformatics – Computational Drug Design
Electrochemistry – 3D-Printing Technologies
Environmental Chemistry
Food Chemistry & Analysis
Materials Chemistry – Plasmonic Catalysis
Materials Chemistry – Metallurgy
Organic Chemistry – Supramolecular Chemistry
Particle Technology – Chemical Engineering
Physical Chemistry
Soft Matter Chemistry
open at the UCT Prague as of 1 April, May or June 2018

Detailed description of the research areas, planned activities, candidate requirements and information about mentors is available at the APPLICATION WEBSITE

Who can apply?

We are looking for postdoc/junior researchers from around the world who:
are 2-7 years after receiving PhD diploma in relevant fields,
were not employed in the Czech Republic in the years 2015-2017,
published at least two publications in the last three years,
are interested in one of the fourteen key research areas in chemistry,
can start the 24 months fellowship 1 June 2018.
We offer:

24 months fellowship at the UCT Prague (MSCA-IF concept)
full-time contract for two years with possibility of extension
monthly salary of 3000 EUR + consumables
support of excellent mentors & professional administration
possibility to establish own independent research group
employee benefits (6 weeks of vacation, catering allowance, pension insurance allowance, language courses, institutional childcare, etc.)
international creative environment, various activities for expats
low cost of living in tolerant, progressive and secure country with rich cultural and natural heritage
excellent transport connection with the whole world
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Selection criteria

research excellence (publications, citations, projects, etc.)
clear vision and objectives of own research project
know-how, international experience, skills, laboratory techniques
motivation, creativity, activity, flexibility, independency, responsibility
excellent knowledge of English (level B2 or higher)
organisational, communication and presentation skills
ability and willingness to publish results in reviewed highly impacted journals
ability and willingness to prepare and submit at least one research project during the mobility
ability and willingness to establish your own independent research group
How to apply?

select one key research area in chemistry (see the list)
download and fill in application form available at the APPLICATION WEBSITE
submit your application via e-mail to marika.kurova@vscht.cz before Monday 27 November 2017 23:59 Brussels time
be ready for an individual skype interview with mentor between Mon-Thu 11-14 December 2017
final results of the selection process will be announced to all applicants on Mon 18 December 2017.

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