Senior Researcher – Polymer nanocomposite metamaterials

We are looking for a highly motivated senior researcher with a strong background in polymer chemistry, structural analysis, materials science and the use of AI in the analysis and design of novel nanocomposites with a prescribed set of properties.

• Proven track record of publishing in structure-property relationships in polymer nanocomposites.
• Metamaterials preparation and characterization techniques hands-on experience is a must.
• Skills in operating table-top FGF printers, including model design and slicing, are fundamental.
• Experience in using GNN ML tools and assembling a digitalized materials database is needed.
• Scale up skills and ability to communicate with the industry required.
• Ability to carry out research projects independently, interpret the data and write manuscripts.
• Excellent team working skills, self-motivation, initiative, and persistence.
• 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 and Ph.D. students on scientific protocols and experimental techniques.

• Anticipated start date: Upon agreement, the sooner the better.
• Interesting job in state-of-the-art academic research.
• 3-month contract with possible extension.
• Competitive salary, performance bonuses.
• Further training and personal development, esp. participation in workshops and conferences.
• Six weeks' holiday.
• Meal benefits.
• Work in general science laboratories.
• Full-time job - 40 hours per week.
• Place: CEITEC BUT, Purkyňova 123, Brno, Czech Republic.
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•        Detailed CV including a list of publications.
•        Cover letter stating the motivation, his/her contribution to the field and vision.
•        Proof of the highest attained degree of education.
•        Name and contact details of two academic or industrial referees from two distinct institutions/companies.

Electronic applications, including required items, should be submitted to e-mail recruitment@ceitec.vutbr.cz by September 21, 2025, and quote the “Nanocomposite auxetics” in the subject.

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