Selection Procedures
Institute of Thermomechanics of the CAS announces an open competition in accordance with the Act No. 283/1992 Coll. on the Czech Academy of Sciences, and the Statutes of the Czech Academy of Sciences for a position Postdoctoral Researcher in Simulation of non-spherical suspensions flow for the Department of Impact and Waves in Solids.
Number of open positions: 1
Type of contract: temporary for 12 months with an option to extend up to 36 month
Job status: full-time
Required degree: PhD (fluid mechanics/physics/engineering)
Envisaged Job Starting Date: 03/03/2025
Reference number: 0080/25_D4
Location: Prague, Czech Republic
Desired competencies:
- Knowledge of English – ability to read/write English text and present the results
- Ability of write Journal papers in international journals (proven record)
- Ability to conduct independent research in the field of specialization
- Knowledge of Czech is welcome but not required
Job description:
- Research position with the possibility of mentoring grad students
- Numerical simulations of solid-fluid multiphase flows
- Development of numerical codes in the OpenFOAM library
- Programming skills: C++ (OpenFOAM), Python, Bash
- Knowledge of Machine learning and Data mining will be advantageous
Specific requirements:
Candidates are required to demonstrate that they meet the required competencies by explaining in their CV the type/length of research experience for each requirement, the extent/range of knowledge of the subject matter. Candidates are required to provide their list of publications.
Eligibility criteria:
The maximum duration of the postdoctoral appointment is limited to 5 years after the award of the PhD degree. For this reason, in order to be eligible for a postdoctoral appointment, the sucessful candidate must be no longer than 3-4 years after the award of a PhD degree (or equivalent) (variations in the CV chronology due to parental leave or a non-academic career path etc. will be considered ad hoc by the selection committee).
What we offer
- Support for professional growth
- Fair treatment, equal opportunities
- Creative environment and support from an experienced team
Benefits package
- 5 weeks of vacation/year
- 5 days of sick leave/year
- Subsidized meal arrangement
- Subsidized language courses – English, German, French (subject to approval by management)
- Own recreational facility
- Support for Supplementary Pension Insurance (only available to persons entitled to Czech pension)
For more information about our benefits see Working for us.
How to apply
Application with a structured resume must be sent to zimap@it.cas.cz. The candidates are invited to write a short motivation letter. The applications will be reviewed by the selection committee after the set deadline and the shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. The interviewed applicants will be informed about the result by e-mail.
Important
- The Institute of Thermomechanics of the CAS is a non-university public research institution conducting basic and applied research in applied physics.
- PLEASE READ ALL REQUIREMENTS AND MAKE SURE YOU MEET THEM BEFORE YOU APPLY.
- Applications not conforming to the instructions set above will not be considered for review.
- Please indicate the reference number of the job offer in the subject of your application e-mail.
Application deadline: 02/03/2025