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A leading research institute in Prague, Czechia, named after Nobel laureate in Chemistry, J. Heyrovsky, is seeking a Bachelor student in the field of Nanocatalysis.

Type of contract: Temporary 

Job status: Part Time

Starting date: 01.01.2025

Link to the department's website: 

https://www.heyrovsky-chair.eu/

https://www.jh-inst.cas.cz/jh-department/department-of-nanocatalysis

Job description

Within this position, the main emphasis of work will be on performing tests of performance of a new class of heterogeneous catalyst fabricated with atomic precision down  the subnanometer size, analysis of the collected data and their interpretation. In a broader perspective, these studies are part of a highly multidisciplinary international effort focused on the fundamental understanding the nature and function of the catalytic active site, towards establishing structure-function relationships in catalysis. The basic duties may be extended to the synthesis of catalysts by chemical and physical methods; ex situ and in situ characterization such as microscopies, X-ray based techniques, including work performed at external facilities including abroad.  

            The successful candidate will be given the opportunity to work within our multidisciplinary team and in national and international projects.

The results emerging from these studies will be published in peer-reviewed journals with appropriate co-authorship.

Required Qualifications

- basic acquittance with related fundamentals in chemistry, physics and material science

- excellent English communication skills, both spoken and written

Desired skills

- experience in laboratory work is an advantage

- knowledge of mass spectrometry and data analyses software are a plus

Benefits

- friendly and motivating working environment

- five weeks paid leave of absence (holidays) per year, an additional 5 days off for 

personal reasons, and three days of paid sick leave on top of statutory insurance

- flexible working hours, possibility of  hybrid work depending work flow

- proximity of childcare groups on the CAS campus

- sports equipment rental, free parking, and access to libraries

- Czech and English language courses

- possibility of further education and career development by participating in courses organized 

by our institute.

To apply, please send your CV, and a motivation letter to recruitment@jh-inst.cas.cz, including the following text in the subject line of your email: SC2024_40

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