08/10/2026
Institute of Thermomechanics 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 Research Scientist in the Laboratory of Rotational Laser Vibrometry.

We are looking for a suitable candidate for the position of Researcher Scientist in the Laboratory of Rotational Laser Vibrometry for the Department of Dynamics and Vibrations. Type of contract: temporary for 12 months with an option to extend to a pernament contract. The planned start date of the job may be subject to change depending on the actual progress of the selection process.

Organisation/Company: Institute of Thermomechanics of the CAS, v. v. i.

Department:  Department of Dynamics and VibrationsResearch Field: Engineering » Mechanical engineering

Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)

Positions: Master Positions

Application Deadline: 31 Aug 2026 – 23:59 (Europe/Prague)

Country: Czech Republic

Type of Contract:  Temporary with possibility to prolong to a permanent contract

Job Status: Full-time

Hours Per Week:40

Offer Starting Date:  1 Oct 2026 or later as per agreement

Job Responsibilities

• Experimental measurements and development of measurement procedures.
• Analysis of experimental data.
• Finite-element modelling and numerical simulations.
• Development of algorithms for signal and time-series processing.
• Application of artificial intelligence and machine-learning methods.
• Preparation of technical documentation and scientific publications, and participation in research projects.

Requirements

Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• Completed university degree (M.Eng. or M.Sc.) in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Computer Engineering, Data Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Recent graduates are encouraged to apply – Opportunity to pursue a part-time Ph.D. at the Czech Technical University in Prague.
• Basic knowledge of engineering measurements, data analysis, numerical modelling, signal processing, control systems, or mechanical vibrations.
• Basic knowledge of artificial intelligence, machine learning, or data science
• Basic knowledge of engineering measurements, data analysis, numerical modelling, signal processing, control systems, or mechanical vibrations.
• Basic knowledge of artificial intelligence, machine learning, or data science.
• Experience with finite-element modelling.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Motivation to perform both experimental and computational research.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a multidisciplinary research team.
• Experience in mechanical vibrations, rotordynamics, modal analysis, or rotating machinery diagnostics is an advantage.
• Experience with sensors, instrumentation, data-acquisition systems, or laboratory experiments is an advantage.
• Knowledge of filtering, FFT, order tracking, and time-frequency analysis is an advantage.
• Programming experience in Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or C/C++ is an advantage.
• Experience with data preparation, regression, classification, anomaly detection, neural networks, and predictive modelling is an advantage.
• Familiarity with machine-learning libraries is an advantage.
• Interest in combining physical models, experimental measurements, and machine-learning methods.
• Relevant experience gained through a master’s thesis, student projects, internships, or personal engineering projects is an advantage.
• Willingness to participate in experimental campaigns, prepare technical documentation, contribute to scientific publications, and support research projects.
• Knowledge of Czech is an advantage but not a requirement.
• Languages: ENGLISH – Level: Excellent

Terms of Employment

Type of Contract and Duration:
A 12-month fixed-term employment contract, with the prospect of permanat work contract. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply – Opportunity to pursue a part-time Ph.D. at the Czech Technical University in Prague.

Workload / FTE:
full-time

Starting Date:
Flexible start date, between 1 Novemberand 1 December 2026

Probation Period:
3 months

What We Offer

Salary and Compensation:
The gross monthly salary is CZK 40.000-50.000. We also offer performance bonuses:
– Rewards for publications in impact factor journals.
– Semi-annual bonuses for active participation in projects.
– Extraordinary bonuses for excellent research results.

Professional Development and Research Environment:
• Creative research environment with the support of an experienced team
• Opportunity to solve intellectually challenging problems

Institutional Culture – HR Excellence in Research Award
We hold the HR Excellence in Research award, granted by the European Commission. This award confirms our commitment to aligning our internal processes and practices with the principles of the European Charter for Researchers. As part of this commitment, we provide, among other things, the following measures:
• An ombudsperson focused on the prevention and resolution of disputes, ensuring fair treatment and ethical principles
• Equal treatment for all employees
• Equal opportunities in all aspects of employment

More information on the HR Excellence in Research Award measures can be found here:
https://www.it.cas.cz/en/hrs4r/

Employee Benefits:
We offer a range of employee benefits supporting work-life balance:
• 5 weeks of vacation
• 5 days of paid leave (sick days or personal reasons)
• Flexible working hours
• Meal allowance
• Supplementary travel allowance for foreign travel amounting to 30–40% of the per diem rate
• Paid leave for significant life events
• Possibility of part-time work (e.g., for family reasons)
• Subsidized language courses
• Recreational facilities
• Access to Czech Academy of Sciences children’s groups (subject to capacity)
• Pension insurance contribution
• Employee discounts

The full terms and conditions of individual employee benefits can be found here:
https://www.it.cas.cz/en/employee-benefits-package/

Date of Publication:
10.08.2026

Selection Committee Members:

Ing. Pavel Procházka, CSc. https://intranet.it.cas.cz/cs/kontakty/lide/146

Ing. Luděk Pešek, CSc.  https://www.it.cas.cz/en/pesek/

Ing. Mohammed Lamine Mekhalfia https://intranet.it.cas.cz/cs/kontakty/lide/700

Ing. Eva Maňáková https://intranet.it.cas.cz/cs/kontakty/lide/595

Mgr. Michaela Morala, morala@it.cas.cz

Application Procedure

How to Apply:
Please submit the following documents to the contact email address below no later than the application deadline:
• Cover letter
• Structured CV (including a list of publications and workshops/conferences attended)
• A copy of your PhD diploma or a confirmation of the expected date of your doctoral thesis defense (applicable to postdoctoral positions)

Application Deadline:
31.08.2026

Contact Person & Contact E-mail:
Mgr. Michaela Morala, morala@it.cas.cz

Additional Information:
• Please read all the requirements and conditions listed here carefully before submitting your application. To ensure full evaluation, please verify all application components are complete upon submission.
• Submit your CV, publication list and motivation letter including research vision.
• Crucially, please include the reference number of this job offer in the subject line of your application email.
• Due to our holiday leave, responses regarding submitted CVs will be sent after August 2, 2026. Thank you for your understanding.

Personal Data Protection:
By submitting your response to this advertisement, you acknowledge that the Institute of Thermomechanics of the CAS, v. v. i., as the data controller, will process the personal data provided by you for the purpose of the selection procedure for the given job vacancy, in accordance with the GDPR (EU 2016/679) and relevant national legislation.

Your personal data will be processed for the duration of the selection procedure. If you grant us your explicit consent, we may also retain it for the purposes of future selection procedures. Detailed information on the processing of personal data and your rights can be found on the page:
https://www.it.cas.cz/en/career/working-for-us/job-privacy-notice/

Application deadline: 08/31/2026