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The Director of IT4Innovations National Supercomputing Center announces a selection procedure for the position of

Researcher

Researcher for project Research Excellence For REgion Sustainability and High-tech Industries (CZ.10.03.01/00/22_003/0000048), research program 1 - Computer aided design of new nanomaterials in the position of Researcher MEL (D)       
Type of Position
Research Fellowship
Department
Modelling for Nanotechnologies Lab (IT4Innovations)
Workplace Description

IT4Innovations National Supercomputing Center is a leading research, development, and innovation centre active in the fields of High-Performance Computing (HPC), Data Analytics (HPDA), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Quantum Computing (QC) and their applications. We have strong international links and employ more than 250 scientific, technical, and administrative staff. At present, IT4Innovations is running two supercomputers: Karolina (15.7 PFlop/s, installed in the summer of 2021), Barbora (849 TFlop/s, installed in the autumn of 2019), and is a member of the consortium operating LUMI, one of Europe's most powerful supercomputers. IT4Innovations also operates the first Czech quantum computer named VLQ. For more details, see www.it4i.eu.

Job Description
  • computer modeling of molecular systems, including interaction of nanomaterials with biostructures,
  • publication activities of research outcomes,        
  • independent research and supervision of junior researchers,  
  • collaboration with our international partners (including exchange internships), 
  • participation in the preparation of (inter)national project proposals.      
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. in (Physical or Materials) Chemistry, Physics or related disciplines,    
  • expertize in computational chemistry, particularly AA and CG MD simulations,   
  • knowledge in AI/ML is an advantage,          
  • user knowledge of Linux operating systems, HPC and queueing systems,         
  • 100 citations at least (H-index 7 at least),
  • 3 months' foreign experience at least,       
  • experience of working abroad or with international research teams and basic/applied/contract research projects,     
  • min. 3 years of professional experience (incl. min. 6 months abroad); a strong publ. record and citation impact (100+ citations),      
  • active knowledge of the English language.
We Offer
  • position at a cutting-edge center for HPC&QC,   
  • competitive salary according to project conditions and candidate's qualification,   
  • modern facilities,     
  • opportunity to join an internationally recognized 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
4. 11. 2026
HR Award MŽP - Co-funded by EU