Postdoctoral Research Fellow: Energy Storage - Single Atom Engineering and Nanoengineering
Research Position
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Published on 15.09.2025
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The director of CEITEC, Brno University of Technology is opening a position of
Postdoctoral Research Fellow: Energy Storage - Single Atom Engineering and Nanoengineering
Postdoktorand – obor ukládání energie - Single atom engineering a nanoengineering
Prof. Martin Pumera, Group leader at CEITEC (Pumera research team: www.pumera.org; energy.ceitec.cz; nano.ceitec.cz) is looking for an electrochemist with skills in energy storage and related applications, either water splitting, photoelectrochemistry, hydrogen evolution, and/or supercapacitors. Ability to carry out materials characterization is important part of the job. You will have the unique opportunity to work with state-of-the-art SEM, TEM, UHV STM systems, GC/MS, XPS, and ALD as well as with 3D printing systems (see nano.ceitec.cz).
Requirements We offer Interested candidate should provide Employment Conditions
Requirements
We are looking for highly motivated researcher with a strong background in electrochemistry and materials.
- PhD in analytical chemistry or related background.
- Deep knowledge of electrochemistry concepts and materials science.
- Materials preparation and characterization techniques hands-on experience is an advantage.
- Ability to carry out the research projects independently, interpret the data and write manuscript.
- Excellent team working skills, self-motivation, initiative and persistence.
- Collaborate with research team members, provide guidance to PhD students, and share expertise.
- Ability to exploit CEITEC BUT core facilities and laboratories (nano.ceitec.cz).
- Act as a source of information and advice to other members of the group on scientific protocols and experimental techniques.
We offer
- Fully English-speaking environment.
- Prof. Martin Pumera, Group leader was a Highly Cited Researcher (2017-2021) & former ERC grant holder.
- Highly motivating environment.
- Support of team members with diverse background.
- Work in the Czech Science City Brno with many collaboration possibilities.
- Wide international network of collaborators – From University of California to Singapore.
Interested candidate should provide
- Detailed CV including list of publications.
- Cover letter stating the motivation for applying.
- Name and contact details of two academic referees from two distinct institutions.
Employment Conditions
- Anticipated start date: Upon agreement. The sooner the better.
- Highly competitive salary based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
- Work in general science laboratories.
- Six weeks of holidays.
- Full-time – 40 hours per week.
- Place: Purkyňova 123, Brno, Czech Republic.
Electronic applications including required items should be submitted to e-mail recruitment@ceitec.vutbr.cz by October 15th, 2025 and quote the “Energy Storage” in the subject.
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After the end of the selection/ admission procedure, all your personal data will be deleted and never provided to third parties.
Start date: Upon agreement
Opened Until: 15.10.2025