
VŠB–Technical University of Ostrava: Post-doctoral Scientists in Advanced Materials and Catalysis
Are you ready to drive high-impact research in nanomaterials and energy conversion? The Nanotechnology Centre and the Centre of Energy and Environmental Technologies (CEET) at VŠB-TUO are looking for ambitious Post-doctoral Scientists to join their international team in Ostrava!
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to prestigious projects like Glas-A-Fuels, MERGE, and Refresh, focusing on the design and mechanistic understanding of functional materials for photocatalytic and energy-conversion processes.
🔬 What You Will Do:
Design and synthesize functional materials.
Conduct thorough characterization using world-class infrastructure (XRD, XPS, Electron Microscopy, etc.).
Evaluate performance in targeted catalytic applications.
Publish high-quality research and collaborate with cross-institutional teams like CATRIN.
🎓 What We Are Looking For:
A Ph.D. in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
A strong publication record and independent research skills.
Excellent communication skills in English.
A collaborative mindset for interdisciplinary project work.
💼 What’s In It For You?
Access to exceptional infrastructure for materials synthesis and electrochemistry.
A supportive, focused, and motivated international research environment.
Performance-based bonuses and comprehensive social insurance.
A chance to live and work in the vibrant Moravian-Silesian Region.
📩 How to Apply:
Submit your motivation letter and CV (including a list of publications) directly to aristeidis.bakandritsos@vsb.cz. No letters of recommendation are required at this stage!




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