Selection Procedures

09/08/2025
J. Heyrovský Institute of Physical 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 Master’s Student – Low-Dimensional Systems for Optoelectronics (2D Materials & Heterostructures).

Workplace: J. Heyrovský Institute of Physical Chemistry, CAS, v. v. i.

Department/Group: Low-Dimensional Systems Department – Nanocarbon Group

Type of contract: Temporary, part-time (0.7–1.0 FTE).

Starting date: 1 October 2025 or by agreement

Application deadline: 30 September 2025 (applications reviewed on a rolling basis)

 

Job description:

We invite applications for a Master’s student position to study low-dimensional systems for optoelectronic applications with a focus on 2D materials and their van der Waals heterostructures. The successful candidate will work in a hands-on experimental environment, contributing to material preparation, device fabrication, and advanced characterization.

 

Key responsibilities:

• 2D materials transfer & heterostructure assembly using a micromechanical transfer stage (dry pickup/stacking).
• Raman spectroscopy (polarization-resolved, resonant) and basic photoluminescence measurements.
• AFM topography and roughness analysis; optical microscopy.
• Lithographic patterning (optical and/or e-beam), thin-film deposition, and device process flows in the cleanroom.
• Basic electrical testing of devices (I–V, transfer curves).
• Data processing and contributions to internal reports, talks, and manuscripts.

 

Required qualifications:

• University-level degree in Materials Science and current enrolment in a Master’s program.
• Documented experience with cleanroom operation (e.g., lithography, thin-film processes, or similar).
• Strong hands-on attitude, attention to detail, and ability to follow safety and QA procedures.
• Good level of English (spoken and written).

 

Benefits:

• 5 weeks paid leave per year + 3 days paid sick leave.
• Meal subsidy; free parking & sports equipment rental.
• On-campus childcare facilities.
• Flexible working time, possibility of part-time arrangement.
• Strong career support.
• Access to internal courses and opportunities for professional development.

 

How to apply:

1. Curriculum Vitae,
2. Short motivation letter (≤1 page),
3. Bc. Diploma. 

to recruitment@jh-inst.cas.cz with the subject line: “SC2025­_23”. 

 

Selection process 

Application deadline: 09/28/2025