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POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER

The Department of Environmental Technology – Laboratory of Environmental Nanorobotsat the Institute for Nanomaterials, Advanced Technologies and Innovations of the Technical University of Liberec focuses on the development of autonomous micro and nanoscale robotic systems for the removal of toxic pollutants from aqueous environments and soil mediums.

Following the growth of projects, we are looking for a scientist in the field of the development of autonomous micro and nanoscale robotic systems for the removal of toxic pollutants from aqueous environments and soil mediums.

What will be your job description:

• • Synthesize and functionalize graphene, graphene oxide (GO), reduced graphene oxide (RGO), and related composites.
• • Develop catalytic nanomaterials for pollutant degradation and environmental applications.
• • Integrate graphene-based materials into micro/nanorobotic systems and evaluate catalytic performance.
• • Ensure industrial-grade reproducibility of synthesized materials.
• • Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team and contribute to publications and presentations.

What we expect

• Education: Ph.D. in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, or related field.
• Expertise:
• • Strong background in graphene-based nanomaterials, particularly reduced graphene oxide and doped carbon systems.
• • Experience in synthesis and characterization of graphene derivatives and composites.
• • Knowledge of catalytic processes and nanomaterial integration into functional systems.
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• Technical Skills:
• • Advanced analytical techniques (e.g., SEM, TEM, XPS, Raman spectroscopy).
• • Hands-on experience with nanomaterial functionalization and coating processes.
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• Soft Skills:
• • Ability to work independently and in a team.
• • Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
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• Desirable Skills:
• • Experience with micro/nanorobotic platforms.
• • Familiarity with environmental remediation technologies.
• • Track record of publications in high-impact journals.

Working time and salary

• • Your job title will be Research Scientist (C2/R2) depending on your educational background
• • 100% time (40 hours/week)
• • start preferably immediately, but later start date is also possible
• • we offer you a fixed-term contract with the possibility of extension to an indefinite period
• • you may be awarded a salary supplement or performance bonus on top of your tariff wage based on your previous experience

What else we can offer you

• • work in laboratories with state-of-the-art instrumentation
• • 6 weeks holiday
• • flexible working hours with the possibility of working partly from home
• • teambuilding and social events
• • the possibility to use for your children's playroom for toddlers and suburban camps
• • Multisport card, free sports at TUL sports facilities and many other benefits: https://www.tul.cz/univerzita/uredni-deska/kariera/benefity

How to log in

• • please send the documents requested below to the following e-mail address: volnamista@tul.cz by 21.02.2026
• • curriculum vitae with a brief description of professional experience to date
• • a list of previous scientific and research results, i.e. impacted publications, patents, book chapters, etc.
• • copies of proof of education
• • for foreign applicants, proof of knowledge of English at least at B2 level is required, knowledge of English will be verified orally during the interview
• • if you have any questions, you can contact your future supervisor: hana.tomankova@tul.cz

Information on the selection of a suitable candidate:

The vacancy will be filled in the first round by examination of the documents submitted, and in the second round by personal interview or online interview with the selected candidates. All applicants will be informed of the outcome within 30 days of the selection of the suitable candidate.

The vacancy has been published on the official bulletin board of the Technical University of Liberec (https://www.tul.cz/univerzita/uredni-deska/kariera), on the CXI website (https://cxi.tul.cz/lide-kariera/volna-pracovni-mista), on the job portal of the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (https://uradprace.cz/web/cz/volna-mista-v-cr), on the EURAXESS portal (https://www.euraxess.cz/), on the ResearchJobs portal (https://www.researchjobs.cz) and on the LinkedIn portal (https://cz.linkedin.com/) since 20.02.2026.

The Institute for Nanomaterials, Advanced Technologies and Innovation (CXI) is a holder of the HR AWARD[1] , and therefore has its own OTM-R[2] 2 Policy or Recruitment document based on the principles of openness, transparency and merit criteria, which guarantees candidates the correct procedures of CXI in selecting the most suitable candidate for a given position. At the same time, CXI respects the recognition of qualifications according to the legislation in the Czech Republic, or according to Act No. 18/2004 Coll., as well as the recognition of informal qualifications.

[1] https://cxi.tul.cz/lide-kariera/hr-excellence-in-research

[2] OTM-R - from the full English name OPEN TRANSPARENT MERIT BASED RECRUITMENT.