RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER WITH A FOCUS ON ELECTRON MICROSCOPY

Job title: RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER WITH A FOCUS ON ELECTRON MICROSCOPY

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Job description: Offer DescriptionResearch and Development Engineer with a focus on ELECTRON MICROSCOPYspecialises in the synthesis of materials, their surface treatment and advanced characterisation. Our goal is to understand the relationships between the structure and properties of materials and, based on this knowledge, to design new functional systems for specific technical applications. The department also includes which provides expert support and state-of-the-art technical equipment for a wide range of materials and research tasks. The laboratory is equipped with scanning electron microscopes (pFIB-SEM, FESEM and SEM), an atomic force microscope (AFM) and optical microscopy (OM), and provides support to internal and external users in the analysis of micro- and nanostructures of materials.What will your work involve

• Development of the laboratory workplace – analysis of needs and trends in professional and technological progress, design and implementation of innovative methodologies and work procedures.
• Preparation and implementation of scientific research projects that contribute to the development of the technical background, capacities and research activities of the laboratory.
• Communication with service laboratory users and provision of support in measurement and analysis planning

What we expect

• University degree in materials engineering, physics, chemistry, nanotechnology or related fields
• Practical experience with electron microscopy and related characterisation techniques (AFM, optical microscopy), including sample preparation
• Good knowledge of microstructural and materials analysis, ability to interpret results and propose measurements
• Experience in preparing or solving research and application projects – ideally at national (e.g. TAČR) and international (e.g. Horizon Europe) level
• Ability to conceptually develop the laboratory’s activities – planning development activities, identifying opportunities for cooperation, proposing project plans
• Organisational and coordination skills; experience in team leadership and project management
• Independence, technical thinking, thoroughness and ability to work effectively across teams and with laboratory users.
• Knowledge of Czech and English at least at B2 level

Working hours and salary

• Your position will be a research scientist (C2)
• Full-time (40 hours/week), or as agreed
• Expected start date: 1 January 2026 or as agreed
• We offer a fixed-term employment contract with the possibility of extension to a permanent contract
• In addition to your salary, you may be eligible for a salary supplement or performance bonus based on your previous experience

What else can we offer you

• 6 weeks of holiday
• Flexible working hours with the option of partial work from home
• team building and social events
• use of a play area for toddlers and suburban camps
• Multisport card, free sports at TUL sports facilities and many other benefits:

How to apply

• Please send the required documents to the following email address:

by 31. December 2025 * CV with a brief description of your professional experience

• a list of your scientific and research achievements to date, i.e. impact-rated publications, patents, book chapters, etc.
• copies of documents proving your education
• foreign applicants are required to provide proof of Czech language proficiency at least at B2 level; English language proficiency will be tested orally during the interview
• If you have any questions, please contact your future supervisor:

Information on the selection of suitable candidates:The selection process for the vacant position will take place in the first round by assessing the documents submitted. If there is a second round, it will consist of a personal interview or online interview with selected candidates. All candidates will be informed of the result no later than 30 days after the selection of the suitable candidate.The vacancy has been posted from 13.08.2025 on the official notice board of the Technical University of Liberec ( ), on the CXI website ( ), the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs employment portal ( ), the EURAXESS portal ( ), the ResearchJobs portal ( ), and the LinkedIn portal ( .The Centre for Nanomaterials, Advanced Technologies and Innovation (CXI) is a recipient of the HR AWARD [1] and therefore has its own OTM-R 2 Policy, or rather a document entitled Recruitment of Employees based on the principles of openness, transparency and merit criteria, which guarantees applicants that CXI will follow the correct procedures when selecting the most suitable candidate for a given position. At the same time, CXI respects the recognition of qualifications in accordance with Czech legislation, specifically Act No. 18/2004 Coll., but also recognises informal qualifications.OTM-R – from the full English name OPEN TRANSPARENT MERIT BASED RECRUITMENT.Where to apply E-mail[email protected]RequirementsResearch Field Engineering » Materials engineering Education Level Master Degree or equivalentSkills/Qualifications

• University degree in materials engineering, physics, chemistry, nanotechnology or related fields
• Practical experience with electron microscopy and related characterisation techniques (AFM, optical microscopy), including sample preparation
• Good knowledge of microstructural and materials analysis, ability to interpret results and propose measurements
• Experience in preparing or solving research and application projects – ideally at national (e.g. TAČR) and international (e.g. Horizon Europe) level
• Ability to conceptually develop the laboratory’s activities – planning development activities, identifying opportunities for cooperation, proposing project plans
• Organisational and coordination skills; experience in team leadership and project management
• Independence, technical thinking, thoroughness and ability to work effectively across teams and with laboratory users.
• Knowledge of Czech and English at least at B2 level

Languages CZECH Level GoodLanguages ENGLISH Level GoodResearch Field Engineering » Materials engineeringAdditional InformationBenefits

• 6 weeks of holiday
• Flexible working hours with the option of partial work from home
• team building and social events
• use of a play area for toddlers and suburban camps
• Multisport card, free sports at TUL sports facilities and many other benefits:

Eligibility criteria

• Please send the required documents to the following email address:

by 31. December 2025 * CV with a brief description of your professional experience

• a list of your scientific and research achievements to date, i.e. impact-rated publications, patents, book chapters, etc.
• copies of documents proving your education
• foreign applicants are required to provide proof of Czech language proficiency at least at B2 level; English language proficiency will be tested orally during the interview
• If you have any questions, please contact your future supervisor:

Selection processThe selection process for the vacant position will take place in the first round by assessing the documents submitted. If there is a second round, it will consist of a personal interview or online interview with selected candidates. All candidates will be informed of the result no later than 30 days after the selection of the suitable candidate.The vacancy has been posted from 13.08.2025 on the official notice board of the Technical University of Liberec ( ), on the CXI website ( ), the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs employment portal ( ), the EURAXESS portal ( ), the ResearchJobs portal ( ), and the LinkedIn portal ( .Website for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Institute for Nanomaterials, Advanced Technologies and Innovations Country Czech Republic City Liberec Postal Code 46117 Street Studentska 1402/2 GeofieldContact CityLiberec WebsiteStreetStudentska 1402/2 Postal Code461 17STATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

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Location: Liberec, Liberecký

Job date: Wed, 20 Aug 2025 06:22:57 GMT

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