Selection Procedures
Institute of Rock Structure and Mechanics 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 Researcher in the laboratories of the Department of Geochemistry.
Department of Geochemistry is occupied with research of composition, structure and properties of rocks including coal and derivatives using methods of surface chemistry, geochemistry and petrology. There are studies in processes of origin and accumulation of organic substance in rocks and in characteristics of biological sources and palaeo- environment. Products of not perfect combustion in relation with contamination of the environment and problems of carbon dioxide as a greenhouse gas are studied.
The offered position
Research of geological and related materials using the ICP-OES and other analytical and physical techniques
Job classification:
- postdoktorand fellow /postdoc / junior researcher
- doktorand / Ph.D. student
Qualification, skills:
- Education in one of the natural sciences (chemistry, geochemistry, geology or a related field)
- Ph.D. (or comparable) or Ing./Mgr. with a view to obtaining a doctoral degree
- Experience with laboratory work
- Ability to develop innovative areas of research
- Reliability, independence, diligence, motivation and interest in science
- Knowledge of spoken and written English at level B2 or better
- Experience with writing scientific publications
We offer:
- Pleasant working environment
- Modern scientific equipments
- Employee benefits (5 weeks of vacation + 5 days of sick leave for full-time employment, meal vouchers)
- Possibility of part-time work
- Flexible working hours
Expected starting date of contract: according to agreement during 2025
How to apply
Application with a structured resume must be sent to following contact address: havelcova@irsm.cas.cz (Dr. Martina Havelcova). 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.
An applicant is expected to send:
Structured CV
A brief cover letter summarizing your motivation and specifying the area of research interest
Overview of previous research results and publication activities
Application deadline: 03/14/2025