The Dean of Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science announces a selection procedure for the position of
Excellent Researcher IAL (D)
for
project REFRESH - Research Excellence For REgion Sustainability and High-tech Industries (CZ.10.03.01/00/22_003/0000048), research program 3 – COMMUNICATIONS
TECHNOLOGIES
Required expertise:
Excellence
demonstrated by outstanding scientific results and internationally recognized
contributions in quantum communications, photonics and optics, particularly in Quantum
Key Distribution, Optical and fibre-optic sensors.
Strong expertise is
expected in the design, modelling, characterization, and application of quantum
technologies incl. quantum cryptography, optical sensing platforms, fiber-laser
systems, and optical signal generation, propagation, processing, and detection.
Type of Position
Research Fellowship
The position is suitable for both women and men.
Department
Department of Telecommunications (Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science)
Job Description
- Responsible for the implementation of the research program
„COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY“ in a live laboratory, transferring experience to other
members of the research team.
- Conducts independent research and manages his/her own research
team or the work of other researchers (senior researcher, junior researcher, and
others).
- Seeking opportunities for collaboration in the scientific
community.
- Participates in the preparation of other projects from national
and international sources.·
Type of Employment
Fixed-term contract with the possibility of extension
Full-Time Equivalent
Full-time (1.0)
Expected Start Date
1. 1. 2027 or as agreed
We Require
- Foreign/Excellence/Key Researcher with outstanding scientific
results in the field on an international scale with a high contribution to the research
areas of quantum communications and sensing, quantum optics, quantum networks, optical
and fibre-optic sensors, advanced optical systems, and advanced computational
mathematics.
- Excellent publication activity, H-index min. 40 (WoS),
min. 100 publications in high-impact journals (WoS) or verifiable 5,000
citations (WoS).
- Ability to work independently, and actively participate in R&D projects,
experience in managing large international teams, demonstrable involvement in
solving international projects, long-term international cooperation, 3 acquired
projects in last 10 years.
- Prerequisites
for
further scientific work (ability to work independently and to publish
outputs in high-impact journals).
- Active knowledge of the English language.
We Offer
- Work
in a promising organization.
- Salary
evaluation according to the candidate's experience.
- Modern
laboratories and classroom facilities.
- Opportunity
to participate in excellent research.
- Possibility
of further education.
- 6
weeks of holidays.
- Flexible
working hours.
- University
kindergarten,
- Company
catering in the canteen.
- MultiSport
card.
- Other
employee benefits according to the employer's offer.
Documents to be Submitted
- Publishing in the required field (based on IF of journals/WoS or ranking of conferences/Core ranking portal).
- Quality of researcher (based on h-index and licensed patents).
- Project activities (based on the reputation of projects).
- Foreign experience (length and place of stay).
Additional Information
Project REFRESH - Research Excellence For REgion Sustainability and High-tech Industries (CZ.10.03.01/00/22_003/0000048), research program 3 - COMMUNICATIONS
TECHNOLOGIES
Deadline for Applications
5. 10. 2026