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

Postdoc - Quantum Thermal

A 2 years Post-doc position (with possibility of extension upon mutual agreement) at the IT4Innovations national supercomputing centre is open to applicants. The Material Design group led by Dr. Dominik Legut within the Modeling of Nanotechnology Lab is looking for interested candidates for a research project in the field of QUANTUM THERMAL AND ELECTRONIC TRANSPORT, THERMOELECTRICITY within the Czech Science National grant No. 26-21973S - A new era for nitrides - towards more efficient thermoelectricity and phonoelectricity, guiding the design of advanced materials for energy conversion applications in a close collaboration with experimental and theoretical colleagues from Czech Republic, and abroad.

Type of Position
Research Fellowship

The position is suitable for both women and men.

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 230 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

conduct research aligned with the candidate’s scientific interests and preliminary project findings,
focus the work either on:
- application of existing theoretical frameworks in solid‑state physics, electronic structure, lattice dynamics, and quantum transport, or
- development of new theoretical approaches in these fields, particularly for novel materials,
collaborate closely with experimental research groups to ensure consistency between theory and experiment,
adapt and refine the project’s specific scientific goals based on emerging insights,
develop and pursue original and creative research ideas, with substantial freedom to shape the theoretical direction of the work.

Type of Employment
Fixed-term contract with the possibility of extension

Full-Time Equivalent
Full-time (1.0)

Expected Start Date
1. 11. 2026 or as agreed

We Require

Ph.D. (or soon be defended) in physics, chemistry, materials science, or a related field,
good knowledge of solid-state physics,
excellent proficiency of written and spoken English,
proficiency in Linux environment, advanced data manipulation (e.g. python, perl, Julia, Fortrant, etc.) intermediate/advanced programming skills,
experience in materials modeling (experience in transport theories and ab initio methods would be a strong advantage).

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
22. 7. 2026