Selection Procedures

08/02/2022
Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry 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 fellow Department of Polymer Processing.

Working activities:

The Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Czech Academy of Sciences (IMC) is the largest macromolecular / polymer research facility in Czech Republic. The Department of Polymer Processing pursues basic and applied research in the fields of preparation and processing of polymer materials based mainly on commodity and engineering thermoplastics or biodegradable and bio-based polymers. Recycling and environmental issues of polymer materials are nowadays the main research focus of the Department.

IMC is seeking a highly motivated Research Scientist to join our R&D team in the Laboratory of environmental-friendly polymer materials & technologies. As Researcher Scientist you will perform research and development of new types of nanocomposite hydrogels based on renewable raw materials and their characterization. The applicant will prepare physically and chemically cross-linked hydrogels and perform their characterization by structural, rheological, thermal and mechanical methods. You will conduct experiments, analyse and interpret data, present results on international events and publish results in scientific journals. MSc or PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Technology, Material Science or similar

Requirements:

Research experience in the field of polymer materials (in particularly soft materials and hydrogels) is an advantage
Experience with polymer analysis / material characterizations (SEC, NMR, FTIR, DSC, TGA, DMA, mechanical and rheological testing, etc.)
Active and creative approach to scientific and technical challenges
Interest in learning new skills
Motivation and creativity
Ability to work independently as well as in the team
Fluent English (spoken and written) and excellent communication skills
Research stay abroad and publication activity are an advantage
We Offer:
Interesting research work in the field of modern polymer materials
Participation on international research projects and on cooperative research with industrial partners
Training and personal development – seminars, courses, conferences
Work in an international team
Flexible working hours, allowances for meals, employee benefits, 5 weeks of holiday, kindergarten for children 2-6 years
Possibility of a research stay abroad on collaborating institutions in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Poland, Latvia, etc.
For further details do not hesitate to contact Hynek Beneš (benesh@imc.cas.cz, tel. +420 296 809 313)

Highly motivated candidates should send their applications (a cover letter + detailed CV) to Petra Valešová (valesova@umch.cz)
Please send your application by 02/09/2022
Starting date: upon agreement

Application deadline: 09/02/2022