Postdoc - Computational Magnetism

A 2 year Post-doc position (with possibility to be prolonged ) at the IT4Innovations, at the Material Design group of Dr. Dominik Legut within the Modeling of Nanotechnology Lab, is open to applicants for studying MATERIAL PROPERTIES OF MAGNETIC MATERIALS by means of the spin-lattice model, where new models will be developed and verified in a close collaboration with experimental and theoretical colleagues.

Type of Position
Research Fellowship

Department
Modelling for Nanotechnologies Lab (IT4Innovations)

Workplace Description

IT4Innovations National Supercomputing Center, part of VSB – Technical University of Ostrava, is a leading research, development, and innovation centre in the fields of high-performance computing (HPC), high-performance data analytics (HPDA), quantum computing (QC), artificial intelligence (AI), and their applications across various scientific, industrial, and societal domains. IT4Innovations currently operates three supercomputers – Karolina, Barbora, and Barbora NG – as well as the first Czech quantum computer, VLQ. It is actively involved in the European network of AI Factories as a member of the LUMI AI Factory and the coordinator of the Czech AI Factory. IT4Innovations employs more than 230 people in research, IT, and administrative positions. For more information, visit www.it4i.eu.

Job Description

• conduct scientific investigations in two primary research directions: development of spin–related models (codes) to tailor specific classes of magnetic materials and validation of the developed models using representative systems through atomistic simulations and spin‑dynamics calculations,
• apply numerical and theoretical methods to explore magnetic behavior at the atomistic level,        
• refine the project’s research objectives based on emerging findings,  
• independently propose and pursue original research ideas, with substantial freedom to shape the scientific focus of the project.          

Type of Employment
Fixed-term contract

Full-Time Equivalent
Full-time (1.0)

Expected Start Date
1. 1. 2027 or as agreed

We Require

• Ph.D. (completed or near completion) in physics, materials science, or related field,             
• excellent written and spoken English,        
• experience working in Linux environments,            
• data manipulation and scripting (Python, Perl, etc.),       
• programming skills (Fortran, C, C++).

We Offer

• work in a promising organization,  
• salary evaluation according project conditions and candidate's experience, 
• modern laboratory and classroom facilities,         
• opportunity to participate in excellent research team,   
• possibility of further education,      
• 6 weeks of holidays,
• flexible working hours,          
• university kindergarten,                                                                                                                           
• contribution option to pension plan,                                                                                                                               
• company catering in the canteen, 
• MultiSport card,         
• other employee benefits according to the employer's offer.       

Documents to be Submitted

• CV,
• motivation letter.

Contact Email
petra.brozova@vsb.cz

Deadline for Applications
19. 11. 2026