Laboratory Specialist EL (M)

Laboratory Specialist EL (M) for project REFRESH - Research Excellence For REgion Sustainability and High-tech Industries (CZ.10.03.01/00/22_003/0000048), research program 1 - Material research for energy and environmental technologies

Type of Position
Research Fellowship

Department
Department of Chemistry and Physico-Chemical Processes (Faculty of Materials Science and Technology)

Workplace Description
https://www.fmt.vsb.cz/651/en

Job Description

• Laboratory Specialist in Phase Change Materials (PCMs) and Heat Transfer Fluids (HTFs).
• Design and synthesis of novel phase change materials (PCMs) and heat transfer fluids (HTFs), including their characterization using thermal analysis (TA) techniques.
• Collaboration in the preparation of research reports, presentations, and project proposals funded by national and international funding programmes.
• Conducting independent research while collaborating with other members of the research team.
• Publishing research results in peer-reviewed journals and presenting them at international conferences.
• Collection, processing, and interpretation of experimental data.
• Participation in research activities within the respective Living Lab and collaboration on research conducted in other Living Labs.
• Building and maintaining collaborations with partner institutions.

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

Full-Time Equivalent
Full-time (1.0)

Expected Start Date
1. 9. 2026 or as agreed

We Require

• Ph.D. degree in Materials Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Proficiency in English at CEFR level C1.
• Extensive hands-on experience and expertise in thermal analysis and calorimetry techniques, including DTA, DSC, TG, and dilatometry, as well as their simultaneous variants (TG/DTA and TG/DSC) and coupled techniques involving MS and/or GC/MS.
• Experience with thermal conductivity measurements and the evaluation of kinetic data obtained from thermoanalytical techniques (TG, DTA, DSC, and dilatometry).
• Proficiency in relevant software tools for data analysis and visualization.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with a strong publication record in high-impact peer-reviewed journals in the fields of Materials Chemistry, Energy, Materials Science, or related disciplines.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary research team.
• Excellent organisational skills with a strong attention to detail.

We Offer

• Employment in a forward-looking organisation.
• Access to modern laboratory facilities.
• A friendly and supportive working environment.
• Opportunity to participate in cutting-edge research.
• Six weeks of annual leave.
• Flexible working hours.
• Competitive salary based on your experience.
• Opportunities for professional and language development, as well as continuous self-improvement.
• On-site parking within the university campus.
• University kindergarten located directly on campus.
• Employer contribution to supplementary pension savings.
• Subsidised meals in the university canteen.
• Access to sports and leisure facilities at VSB – Technical University of Ostrava, together with a healthy lifestyle support programme and a MultiSport card.
• Access to electronic information resources and e-books.
• The VSB-TUO Plus programme offering discounted services and special offers in the areas of culture, health, recreation, and more.
• Additional employee benefits according to the current offer.

Documents to be Submitted

• A curriculum vitae focusing on your professional experience.
• Copies of certificates and other documents confirming your qualifications.

Contact Email
eva.rozbrojova@vsb.cz

Deadline for Applications
4. 8. 2026