Selection Procedures
Institute of Physics of the CAS announces an open competition in accordance with the Act No. 283/1992 Coll. on the Czech Academy of Sciences, and the Statutes of the Czech Academy of Sciences for a position Postdoctoral Researcher in Frustrated and Low-dimensional Magnetic Materials.
We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated candidate for a postdoctoral position in the field of frustrated and low-dimensional magnetic materials.
Join the Department of Magnetics and Superconductors at FZU in its mission to perform cutting-edge research on magnetic properties of solids and to uncover the correlation between magnetism and other physical properties. This position is focused on complex experimental studies of geometrically frustrated d-metal salts and oxides, including their synthesis, structural and magnetic characterization (powder XRD, Mössbauer spectroscopy, and SQUID magnetometry), analysis of magnetocaloric properties, and advanced experiments on large facilities (muon spin relaxation and inelastic neutron scattering).
What you will do
- Preparation of geometrically frustrated transition metal compounds by solid-state synthesis, hydrothermal procedures, and synthesis in flux.
- Powder XRD measurements and analysis of the XRD patterns by the Rietveld method.
- Magnetic and magnetocaloric characterizations of samples by means of a SQUID magnetometer and a PPMS, and complex analysis of the data.
- Preparation of proposals for muon spin relaxation (μSR) and inelastic neutron scattering (INS) measurements at large research facilities, participation in these experiments, and analysis of the data.
- Preparation of postdoctoral fellowship proposals (GAČR Postdoc Individual Fellowship Incoming, MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship) to secure own funding.
- Participation in experimental and technical development of our laboratories.
- Preparation of manuscripts for internationally recognized journals and presentation of results at international conferences through oral presentations.
- Participation in supervision and experimental guidance of students.
What we expect
- Ph.D. degree in physics, awarded no more than 5 years ago (extensions will be granted for a justifiable career break)
- Publication record with a clear contribution of the candidate in physical studies on frustrated or low-dimensional magnetic systems
- Hands-on experience with magnetic measurements, experience with analysis of powder XRD data, and previous involvement in μSR or INS studies.
- Flexibility in learning new methods and understanding complementary techniques that do not belong to the researcher’s primary expertise. Eagerness to get deep insight into the fundamental physical issues under study
- Good knowledge of English (written and spoken)
- Excellent writing skills concerning the preparation of manuscripts
- Ability to communicate and present results through talks and oral presentations
Why join us
- Interesting work in a cutting-edge field within the scope of our department
- Access to excellent research infrastructure and availability of strong expertise in magnetism, electric and thermal transport, as well as in magnetic materials and their structure
- Participation in multidisciplinary scientific projects
- Support from HR
- Collaborative and friendly environment
- 5 weeks of vacation + 6 days of personal leave
- Meal allowance, own canteen in the area
- Language courses (English, Czech, etc.) at the workplace
- Possibility to use the recreational facilities of the FZU in the Krkonoše mountains
- Outdoor sports facilities (tennis, volleyball), Multisport card and other benefits
- Find out more about us - Why FZU?
Good to know
- Place of work: Cukrovarnická, Prague 6 – Střešovice
- Start of employment: February 2025
- Full-time
- 1-year contract (possible extension up to 4 years upon mutual agreement) and possible renewal of the contract beyond this period
- We expect applications by 15th Dec 2025
Interested candidates are invited to apply by sending the following documents via the application form: A cover letter detailing career objectives and research interests, curriculum vitae (CV) including a list of publications, one reference letters and transcripts of degrees/diplomas.
For information related to the research, do not hesitate to get in touch with the Head of the Department of Magnetics and Superconductors, Dr. Ondřej Kaman: kaman@fzu.cz.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Application deadline: 12/15/2025