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RESEARCHER in the field of computational chemistry (R2)
Research Position
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Published on 02.09.2026
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The director of CEITEC, Brno University of Technology is opening a position of
RESEARCHER in the field of computational chemistry (R2)
VÝZKUMNÝ PRACOVNÍK v oblasti teoretické chemie (R2)
CEITEC Brno University of Technology is part of the CEITEC Centre of Scientific Excellence. Since 2011, it has been a key part of a cutting-edge research infrastructure offering unique facilities and conditions for basic and applied research in the fields of advanced nanotechnologies, advanced materials and cybernetics.
Job description
The Magneto-Optical and THz Spectroscopy Research Group is seeking a researcher with experience in theoretical and/or physical chemistry, 2D materials and advanced molecular modelling methods. The main responsibilities will include:
- Collaboration on projects investigating the magnetic properties of molecules on 2D materials and nanomaterials.
- Theoretical design of materials (DFT calculations).
- Calculation of the magnetic properties of the studied systems.
- Characterization of nanostructures and 2D materials using advanced theoretical chemistry techniques (DFT, ab initio MD, QTAIM, multireference calculations) and data processing.
- Publication of results in scientific journals.
Requirements We offer The candidate should provide Employment Conditions & Contact
Requirements
- University degree in physical and theoretical chemistry or physics.
- Knowledge of quantum mechanics, thermodynamics and magnetism corresponding to university-level studies in chemistry.
- Knowledge of and practical experience with advanced methods of theoretical chemistry.
- Knowledge of and practical experience working in an HPC environment.
- Knowledge of programming in Python.
- Experience in processing 4D-STEM datasets.
- Experience in publishing results in scientific journals.
- Knowledge of the academic environment.
- Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.
We offer
- Employment at an institution that has received the international HR Excellence in Research Award.
- An English-speaking and highly motivating working environment.
- Work in Brno with many opportunities for collaboration.
- Six weeks of paid vacation.
- Flexible working hours.
- Meal allowance.
- Free parking.
- Opportunities for further education and professional development.
- Opportunity to use the CEITEC BUT core facilities and laboratories.
The candidate should provide
- CV and cover letter.
- Copies of documents proving the attained education.
Employment Conditions & Contact
- Expected start date: By agreement (possible from October 2026).
- Part-time position by agreement, 6 hours per week, with the possibility of extension.
- Work in a basic research environment and laboratories.
- Place: CEITEC BUT, Purkyňova 123, Brno, Czech Republic.
- https://brnoregion.com/en/
Please send your application to recruitment@ceitec.vutbr.cz by 16 September 2026. Please indicate the position you are applying for in the subject line, preferably: “RESEARCHER in the field of computational chemistry”.
By submitting your application for this position, you consent to the processing of your personal data in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data (GDPR), for the duration of the recruitment process.
After the recruitment process has been completed, all your personal data will be deleted and will never be provided to third parties.
Start date: Upon agreement. (possible from October 2026)
Opened Until: 16.9.2026