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Ústav fotoniky a elektroniky AV ČR, v. v. i. je veřejná výzkumná instituce patřící mezi pracoviště Akademie věd České republiky. V současné chvíli hledáme novou zodpovědnou kolegyni či kolegu na úklid kancelářských prostor.
Co bude Vaší pracovní náplní?
Pravidelný denní úklid kanceláří, chodeb, společného zázemí a toalet ve večerních hodinách, 3,5 hodiny denně. Úklid probíhá pouze v pracovní dny (cca od 18:00 do 21:30).
Hledáme člověka, který:
- je spolehlivý a důkladný,
- má smysl pro pořádek a zodpovědný přístup,
- má zkušenosti s úklidem,
- je pracovitý a nevadí mu manuální práce,
- vyhovuje mu práce večer (tj. od 18:00 do 21:30).
Co Vám můžeme nabídnout my?
- Jistotu a zázemí stabilní společnosti.
- Práci na zkrácený úvazek – 3,5 hod denně.
- Pravidelnou mzdu, vždy 7. den v měsíci.
- 5 týdnů dovolené.
- Příspěvek na penzijní nebo životní pojištění.
- Příspěvek na sportovní aktivity – MultiSport karta.
- Lokalita kousek od metra trasy C / Kobylisy, v blízkosti tramvajové i autobusové zastávky.
Nástup od 1. 6. 2024 nebo dle dohody.
Vhodné pro osoby na rodičovské dovolené a rovněž i pro seniory.
V případě zájmu nás neváhejte kontaktovat. Těšíme se na Vaši odpověď!
Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Precise Frequency Laser Sources
The Institute of Photonics and Electronics v. v. i.* invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow position in the field of precise frequency laser sources within the Fibre Lasers and Nonlinear Optics team.
Job description
The selected candidate will participate in research of precision transfer of frequency using the frequency combs, phase locking, light-atom interactions in hollow core fibres, fibre phase noise cancellation techniques and applications of ultrastable laser sources.
Requirements
- PhD degree (equivalent) in the field of fibre lasers.
- Experience with ultrastable laser sources and frequency combs.
- Good command of written and spoken English.
We offer
- Work in an international and inclusive research team and institution.
- Participation in multidisciplinary research projects with outstanding research infrastructure that includes hollow core fibre drawing facility, Cs-clock frequency standard, frequency comb, ultrastable sub-Hertz linewidth laser.
- Interesting and challenging work with possibility of professional development.
- Full-time employment with five weeks of vacation and other benefits.
Terms of employment
Full-time employment contract for one year 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,
- letter of reference.
In the subject line of your email, please state that you are applying for a Postdoctoral research fellow position in Precise Frequency Laser Sources.
* 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)
Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Fibre Bragg Gratings
The Institute of Photonics and Electronics v. v. i.* invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow position to implement the fibre Bragg grating inscription setup and to design fibre Bragg gratings for laser applications within the Fibre Lasers and Nonlinear Optics research team.
Job description
The selected candidate will implement the interferential UV laser system for fibre Bragg grating inscription, perform research in low-noise single-frequency fibre lasers and investigate fibre Bragg gratings for high-power fibre lasers.
Requirements
- PhD degree (equivalent) in the field of fibre lasers.
- Good command of written and spoken English.
- Experience with design of fibre gratings, UV laser interferometric setups, fibre components is advantage.
We offer
- Work in an international and inclusive research team and institution.
- Participation in multidisciplinary research projects with outstanding research infrastructure that includes hollow-core fibre, rare-earth-doped fibre and photosensitive fibre drawing falicity, laser physics laboratories and precise frequency laser sources.
- Interesting and challenging work with possibility of professional development.
- Full-time employment with five weeks of vacation and other benefits.
Terms of employment
Full-time employment contract for one year 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,
- letter of reference.
In the subject line of your email, please state that you are applying for a Postdoctoral research fellow position in Fibre Bragg Gratings.
* 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)
Postdoctoral Research Fellow to Shape the Future of Label-Free Super-Resolution Microscopy
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)
Postdoctoral Research Fellow in High-power CW and Pulse Fibre Lasers
The Institute of Photonics and Electronics v. v. i.* invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow position in the field of development of high-power CW and pulse fibre lasers within the Fibre Lasers and Nonlinear Optics research team.
Job description
The selected candidate will participate in the development of high-power CW and pulse fibre lasers. The research will be focused on high-power CW and high-energy Q-switched and mode-locked ytterbium-, thulium-, and holmium-doped fibre lasers, fibre amplifiers and applications.
Requirements
- PhD degree (equivalent) in the field of fibre lasers.
- Experience with high-power/pulsed fibre lasers.
- Good command of written and spoken English.
We offer
- Work in an international and inclusive research team and institution.
- Participation in multidisciplinary research projects with outstanding research infrastructure.
- Interesting and challenging work with possibility of professional development.
- Full-time employment with five weeks of vacation and other benefits.
Terms of employment
Full-time employment contract for one year with the possibility of an extension starting from July 2024 or as soon as possible.
Application procedure
To apply, please respond to Mrs. Simona Motlová (email: motlova@ufe.cz) with the following documents:
- cover letter,
- CV,
- list of publications,
- letter of reference.
In the subject line of your e-mail, please state that you are applying for a Postdoctoral research fellow position in High-power CW and Pulse Fibre Lasers.
* 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)
Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Microfluidics
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.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the field of Electrochemical Sensing
The Institute of Photonics and Electronics v. v. i.* invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow pursuing research on electrochemical sensing methods and their integration with optical biosensing methods. Join the Optical Biosensors research team (team leader prof. Jiří Homola) and contribute to cutting-edge research in electrochemical sensing.
Do you want to use your knowledge and experience in electrochemical methods? Do you want to develop novel sensing platforms for studying material properties and cellular processes or detecting biomolecular analytes related to medical diagnostics or environmental monitoring? Are you enthusiastic about multidisciplinary projects where you can work closely with experts from various fields (photonics, microfluidics, chemistry, biology, or medicine)?
If your answer is yes, you should apply for this position!
Job description
The selected candidate will research and develop hybrid platforms combining optical biosensors based on surface plasmons with electrochemical methods (e.g., electrochemical impedance spectroscopy/imaging) and use them for studying 2D materials, cellular processes, or environmental sensing.
Specific tasks include:
- design, development, and characterization of hybrid platforms combining optical biosensors based on surface plasmons with electrochemical methods;
- investigation of electrochemical and plasmonic properties of 2D materials;
- application of the developed platform for the label-free dual detection of chemical and biological species;
- application of the developed platform for studying cellular secretion of proteins and ions (in cooperation with experts from the biology and biochemistry field).
Requirements
- Ph. D. in electrical engineering, physical chemistry, chemical engineering, analytical chemistry, biophysics, or similar;
- experience in the field of electrochemistry and electrochemical methods;
- publication record in a relevant field of science;
- experience with biosensors (especially optical affinity biosensors) 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 multiple 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) starting from January 2024 or as soon as possible.
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 Electrochemical Sensing.
* 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.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Optical Systems for Biosensing
The Institute of Photonics and Electronics v. v. i.* invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow position in the field of Optical Systems for Biosensing. Join the Optical Biosensors research team (team leader Prof. Jiří Homola) and contribute to cutting-edge research in optics and biosensing.
Job description
The selected candidate will participate in the multidisciplinary research of optical biosensors based on surface plasmons and will be expected to develop novel optical platforms for biosensors based on plasmonic nanostructures for the detection of biomolecules related to biomedicine and investigation of biomolecular and cellular processes.
Specific tasks include:
- research of optical systems for sensing, including, in particular, the design and development of optical sensing systems employing plasmonic (nano)structures;
- integration of the developed optical systems with plasmonic nanostructures and microfluidic devices and characterization of their performance in biosensing experiments involving various biomolecules and cells.
Requirements and essential skills
- Ph. D. degree in optics, optoelectronics, physics, electrical engineering, or similar;
- strong publication record in the field of optical systems for sensing, microscopy, or plasmonics;
- experience in the design and theoretical analysis of optical systems (e.g., using Ansys ZEMAX);
- hands-on experience in the development of optical systems based on free-space optics, including design, fabrication, and characterization of such systems;
- ability to efficiently communicate with other team members and supervise students;
- good command of written and spoken English;
- expertise in the field of light sources and detectors and image data processing tools (using MATLAB, Python, LabView etc.) 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 multiple optical labs, cleanroom facilities (incl. electron-beam lithography system, and a 2-photon polymerization 3D printer), chemistry and biochemistry labs with support from professional lab technicians, computational resources, and mechanical workshop for optomechanical prototyping;
- 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 (e-mail 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 Optical Systems 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.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Plasmonics for Biosensing
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.
