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We invite applications for postdoctoral positions within the Nano-Optics group led by Marek Piliarik. This role is a part of the ERC-CZ project aimed at pioneering the next generation of super-resolution techniques. Our research focuses on cutting-edge experiments in single-molecule imaging and analytics and development of ultrasensitive and high-speed imaging methods addressing current topics in biology, biophysics, and biochemistry.

Candidates with research experience related to microscopy and bio-imaging and with research interests overlapping physics and biology are encouraged to apply. Candidates are requested to submit a structured CV, a comprehensive list of publications, at least two references, and a personally written motivation letter. Applications should be sent to Mrs. Motlová (motlova@ufe.cz) with the subject line "UFE-N42".

The call is open for applications util 30 June, 2024, early submissions may accelerate the interview process.

Ideal candidate profile

• PhD in optics, optoelectronics, applied physics, biophysics or chemistry.
• Excellent publication record.
• Research experience and hands-on experimental skills in optics, preferably microscopy, bioimag-ing, plasmonics, or near-field optics.
• Keen interest in the interface between physics and biology.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research under the ERC-CZ project, focusing on the development of novel microscopy techniques.
• Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team, contributing to both technological advancements and biological insights.

About us

The Institute of Photonics and Electronics of The Czech Academy of Sciences (ÚFE) is a public research institution, one of the research institutes of the Czech Academy of Sciences, the largest non-university research organization in the Czech Republic. ÚFE carries out fundamental and applied research in the scientific fields of photonics, optoelectronics, and electronics.

The Nano Optics group, headed by Marek Piliarik, is advancing the fundamental understanding of light-matter interactions at the nanoscale. Our focus areas include single-molecule label-free detection, interferometric scattering microscopy (iSCAT), ultrasensitive vibrational spectroscopy, and more. The group has a successful record of technology transfer and industrial collaborations, and participates in a range of cross-disciplinary collaborations, including a partnership with the Dresden International Graduate School for Biomedicine and Bioengineering.

We offer

• Interdisciplinary working environment.
• Access to state-of-the-art instrumentation and unique experimental setups.
• Engagement in high-impact research projects.
• Support for career development towards scientific independence.
• Funding for up to 5 years (starting with 1-year contract and possible extension).
• Full time employment with 5 weeks of vacation plus 3 days of personal leave.
• Competitive salary range with comprehensive benefits including health insurance, a pension con-tribution, meal subsidy and support for sports and leisure activities.
• Flexible work arrangements including the possibility of up to 40% remote work and part-time po-sitions.
• Assistance with housing. 

Reference number: UFE-NP42

Areas of Research: Optical Microscopy, Nanophysics, Optics and Photonics, Biophysics

* The selection procedure is announced in accordance with the Act No. 283/1992 of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, as amended by Act No. 420/2005, and in accordance with the Statutes of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic.

^{Information about the processing of personal data and access to personal data are available on our webpage: GDPR | ÚFE (ufe.cz)}

The Institute of Photonics and Electronics v. v. i.* invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow pursuing research on microfluidic systems and their integration with optical affinity biosensors. Join the Optical Biosensors research team (team leader Prof. Jiří Homola) and contribute to cutting-edge research in microfluidics.

Do you want to use your theoretical knowledge of microfluidics as well as the ability to create microfluidic devices? Are you interested in projects in which you can work closely with experts in optics, photonics, chemistry or biology and contribute to developing novel optical biosensors? Are you eager to see your microfluidic systems used for cutting-edge research in molecular biology or medical diagnostics? If your answer is yes, you should apply for this position!

Job description

The development of microfluidic systems for optical affinity biosensors.

Specific tasks include: 

• modeling, design, and implementation of microfluidic chips for the detection of biomolecules and cells and the study of biomolecular interactions,
• preparation of microfluidic chips using two-photon polymerization, laser lithography, SLA 3D printing and other techniques,
• characterization of microfluidic chips and devices using state-of-art techniques (scanning electron microscopy, optical profilometry, etc.),
• design and implementation of experiments and data analysis. 

Requirements

• Ph. D. degree in engineering, chemical engineering, physics, chemistry, or in related field, 
• experience in research and development of microfluidic systems,
• experience in the fabrication of microfluidic structures and devices, and knowledge of micro-/nanofabrication methods, 
• publication record in the field of microfluidics,
• experience in simulations and programming languages (e.g., Matlab),
• experience in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is of advantage (e.g., using COMSOL Multiphysics),
• experience in collecting and analyzing affinity-based biosensor data is of advantage.

We offer:

• participation in exciting multidisciplinary research projects with a high societal impact,
• work in an international and inclusive research team and institution,
• outstanding research infrastructure, including microfabrication and characterization labs, optical labs, cleanroom facilities, chemistry and biochemistry labs with support from professional lab technicians, 
• language and professional training courses,
• full-time employment with five weeks of vacation and other benefits.

Terms of employment

Full-time employment contract for two years (with the possibility of an extension).

Application procedure 

To apply, please respond to Mrs. Simona Motlová (email motlova@ufe.cz) with the following documents:  

• cover letter, 
• CV, 
• list of publications. 

In the subject line of your email, please state that you are applying for a Postdoctoral research fellow position in Microfluidics. 

^{* The selection procedure is announced in accordance with the Act No. 283/1992 of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, as amended by Act No. 420/2005, and in accordance with the Statutes of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic.}

Ústav fotoniky a elektroniky AV ČR, v. v. i. (ÚFE) je veřejná výzkumná instituce patřící mezi pracoviště Akademie věd České republiky, největší české neuniverzitní výzkumné organizace. ÚFE provádí základní a aplikovaný výzkum v oblasti fotoniky, optoelektroniky a elektroniky. Také provozuje a rozvíjí Laboratoř Státního etalonu času a frekvence, která je přidruženou laboratoří Českého metrologického institutu, je členem České infrastruktury pro čas a frekvenci CITAF, a dlouhodobě vytváří a rozvíjí mezinárodně významnou národní časovou stupnici Tempus Pragense.

Do našeho týmu Laboratoře Státního etalonu času a frekvence hledáme nového kolegu/kolegyni na pozici Odborný pracovník/ce výzkumu a vývoje.

Co bude Vaší pracovní náplní?

Budete se podílet na uchovávání, rozvoji a zajištění využitelnosti Státního etalonu času a frekvence.

• Uchovávání – zajištění bezchybné funkce cesiových svazkových hodin v systému Státního etalonu času a frekvence a všech zařízení potřebných k vytváření národní časové stupnice UTC(TP).
• Rozvoj – časový transfer s využitím signálů satelitních navigačních systémů (GNSS - GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC); časový transfer pomocí optických vláken a plně optických sítí; vytváření národní časové stupnice ze souboru lokálních i navazovaných kvantových zdrojů času a frekvence (matematicky a následně fyzicky).
• Zajištění využitelnosti – jak v rámci mezinárodní spolupráce při vytváření mezinárodního atomového času TAI ve spolupráci s Mezinárodním úřadem pro váhy a míry (BIPM), tak pro potřeby kalibračních a expertních činností pro instituce a podniky v ČR i v zahraničí. 

Požadujeme:

• Ukončené magisterské/inženýrské vzdělání v oboru elektronika, elektrotechnika, informační technologie, fyzikální elektronika, optika, či souvisejících oborech.
• Předchozí zkušenosti a znalosti z oblasti metrologie jsou výhodou.
• Schopnost komunikace v anglickém jazyce.
• Pečlivost, spolehlivost, samostatnost.

Co Vám můžeme nabídnout?

• Zajímavou a různorodou práci v moderních laboratořích v oddělení špičkové vědecké úrovně.
• Možnost osobního růstu a získání nových znalostí v oboru.
• Jistotu a zázemí stabilní a respektované veřejné instituce.
• Přátelské pracovní prostředí.
• Motivující finanční ohodnocení s řadou benefitů (příspěvek na Multisport kartu, příspěvek na penzijní a životní pojištění, příspěvek na stravování, podpora jazykového vzdělávání).
• Pravidelná mzda 7. den v měsíci.
• Plný nebo zkrácený úvazek.
• Flexibilní pracovní doba.
• Pracovní smlouvu na dobu určitou na 1 rok s možností prodloužení.
• 5 týdnů dovolené, 3 dny zdravotního volna.
• Možnost ubytování v podnikovém bytě v místě výkonu práce (po uplynutí zkušební doby).
• Lokalita nedaleko metra C/Kobylisy.

Nástup možný ihned nebo dle dohody.

Pokud Vás tato nabídka zaujala, zašlete nám svůj strukturovaný životopis a motivační dopis s označením pozice na e-mailovou adresu motlova@ufe.cz. 

Těšíme se na Vaši odpověď!

^{Informace o zpracování osobních údajů naleznete na webových stránkách ÚFE, na adrese: https://www.ufe.cz/cs/gdpr.}

The Institute of Photonics and Electronics v. v. i.* invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow position in Plasmonics for Biosensing. Join the Optical Biosensors research team (team leader Prof. Jiří Homola) and contribute to cutting-edge research in plasmonics and biosensing.

Job description 

The selected candidate will carry out research into plasmonic (nano)structures and their applications in optical affinity biosensors for the detection of biomolecules related to biomedicine and the investigation of biomolecular interactions.

Specific tasks include: 

• theoretical analysis and design of plasmonic nanostructures;
• theoretical analysis of the potential performance of biosensors based on plasmonic nanostructures;
• analysis of theoretical and experimental data concerning optical and biosensing characteristics of plasmonic nanostructures.

Requirements and essential skills

• Ph.D. degree in optics, optoelectronics, physics, electrical engineering, or similar;
• strong publication record in the field of plasmonic or photonic nanostructures;
• expertise and hands-on experience in theoretical analysis and design of optical (nano)structures including the use of advanced simulation tools (i.e., Ansys Lumerical FDTD, RCWA, BEM, COMSOL, CST Studio Suite);
• ability to efficiently communicate with other team members and supervise students;
• good command of written and spoken English;
• knowledge of nanofabrication methods is of advantage;
• knowledge of optical (bio)sensing principles is of advantage.

We offer

• Participation in exciting multidisciplinary research projects with a high societal impact;
• work in an international and inclusive research team and institution;
• outstanding research infrastructure, including computational resources (incl. in-house-built and commercial simulation software packages), optical labs, cleanroom facilities (incl. electron-beam lithography system, and a 2-photon-polymerization 3D printer) and support from professional lab technicians;
• full-time employment with five weeks of vacation and other benefits.

Terms of employment

The initial period of employment is one year (with the possibility of an extension).

Application procedure

To apply, please, respond to our HR specialist Mrs. Simona Motlová (email motlova@ufe.cz) with the following documents: 

• letter of application (cover letter),
• CV,
• list of publications.

In the subject line of your email, please, state that you are applying for a Postdoctoral research fellow position in Plasmonics for Biosensing.

^{* The selection procedure is announced in accordance with the Act No. 283/1992 of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, as amended by Act No. 420/2005, and in accordance with the Statutes of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic.}