Position of Researcher at the University Institute – Advanced Semiconductor and Heterostructured Nanomaterials for Photoelectrochemistry, Electrocatalysis and Sustainable Energy Conversion

What the position involves

• Independent scientific research in the field of advanced semiconductor and heterostructured nanomaterials for photoelectrochemical and electrocatalytic applications;
• preparation and characterisation of thin-film semiconductor photoelectrodes and powder materials for electrocatalytic applications;
• investigation of photoelectrochemical and electrocatalytic processes, with a focus on reactions related to energy conversion and storage;
• use of electrochemical, photoelectrochemical, structural, optical and microscopic characterisation methods;
• preparation of scientific publications and presentation of results at professional forums;
• participation in the preparation and implementation of research projects;
• cooperation with members of the research team and international partner.

Requirements

• Completed doctoral studies and a Ph.D. degree, or an equivalent foreign qualification, in nanotechnology, materials science, physics, chemistry or a related field;
• no more than eight years of research experience from the date of award of the doctoral degree; periods of experience outside research and career breaks are not included in this limit;
• experience in research involving functional inorganic or semiconductor materials;
• expert knowledge of semiconductor nanomaterials, photoelectrochemistry or electrocatalysis;
• practical experience in the preparation and characterisation of functional inorganic materials and in electrochemical or photoelectrochemical methods;
• ability to conduct independent as well as team-based scientific work;
• ability to prepare professional texts and present results;
• English language proficiency at least at B2 level; completion of doctoral studies in English is also considered to fulfil this requirement;
• high moral and civic integrity.

What we offer

• Employment and facilities provided by a stable employer;
• work in an international research environment and participation in the activities of a research team;
• opportunities for professional development, project preparation and international cooperation;
• 30 days of annual leave;
• workplace catering with an employer contribution;
• training and further education opportunities;
• additional benefits provided by the employer, such as discounted mobile tariffs for family members, discounted access to recreational facilities, a university kindergarten and discounts with partner organisations.

Application requirements

• Structured CV including information on previous research experience and publication activity;
• brief description of previous professional, scientific and research activities;
• list of publications, projects and other relevant outputs;
• copy of the certificate of completion of doctoral studies and award of a Ph.D. degree, or an equivalent foreign qualification;
• overview of research experience gained after the award of the doctoral degree;
• statutory declaration of integrity using the current TBU form; required only from applicants who are not TBU employees;
• where applicable, a document confirming the required language level. If it is not submitted, the language level may be verified by another appropriate method during the selection procedure, for example by assessment of a professional text in English or by a short online interview.

Job details

Applications may be submitted in Czech or English.

Please submit applications by 29 September 2026, preferably electronically to kariera@utb.cz, or by post to:

Univerzita Tomáše Bati ve Zlíně,
oddělení rozvoje lidských zdrojů,
nám. T. G. Masaryka 5555,
760 01 Zlín.

The University Institute reserves the right not to fill the position.