Post-doctoral scientist positions in catalysis for sustainable organic synthesis

Materials Envi Lab at the Centre for Energy and Environmental Technologies, VSB–Technical University of Ostrava, is seeking highly motivated, ambitious, and interdisciplinary post-doctoral scientists in the fields of catalysis and organic synthesis. The ideal candidates should have a strong background in the field, as evidenced by their publication records.

Position and Research Overview:

Multidisciplinary research work on catalysis, organic synthesis, valorization of renewable feedstocks and hydrogen technology. More specifically the research focuses on the development of advanced nanoparticles and single atoms-based catalytic materials for sustainable processes involving the synthesis of fine and bulk chemicals, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and biomolecules as well as the valorization of renewable feedstocks/resources (biomass, CO2, H2O ..) and chemical recycling/upscaling of plastics-waste to value-added products. 

Qualifications and Research Experience of Candidates:

We are looking for highly motivated individual who thrives in a collaborative research environment. The ideal candidate should be:

• A PhD in chemistry, catalysis, organic synthesis with strong publication record.   
• Experience in heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysis.
• Hands-on experience in the preparation and characterization of nanostructured and single atom-based catalytic materials as well as organometallic complexes.
• Familiarity with advanced characterization techniques such as TEM, HR-TEM, XPS, EPR, XAS, NMR, GC, GCMS, HPLC etc.
• Strong background and experience in organic synthesis including catalytic hydrogenation, dehydrogenation, amination, oxidation, ammoxidation, CH-activations, carbonylation, hydroformylation, coupling reactions and other synthetic reactions.
• Familiarity in working with pressure reactors.
• The expertise in nanotechnologies or single atom engineering is highly valued. 

Responsibilities:

• Independently solve complex scientific research tasks in the research field.
• Actively publish high-quality scientific articles.
• Conduct independent research and collaborate with other team members.
• Collect data for specific project outputs and ensure their completion.
• Participate in the research activities of the living laboratory or collaborate in the activities of other living laboratories.
• Contribute to the implementation of collaborations within the research program.
• Manage interactions with additional teams and contribute to project meetings, administration, and reporting.

Benefits:

VSB employees are enrolled in Social Insurance (Health Insurance, Employee’s Pension Insurance, and Employment Insurance). The starting salary depends on qualifications, and a performance-based bonus applies.

Application Process:

Submit an application/motivation letter and curriculum vitae, including a list of publications, to the provided email address. Letters of recommendation are not required at this stage. Selected applicants will be invited for an oral interview.

Contact Details:

For more details, contact these representatives of the Materials Envi Lab:

Prof. Radek Zbořil, Head of Materials-Envi lab & Scientific Director of Nanotechnology Centre

https://mel.vsb.cz/en/team/radek-zboril/

https://scholar.google.cz/citations?user=VDAfX9gAAAAJ&hl=en

E-mail: radek.zboril@vsb.cz

&

Prof. Jagadeesh Rajenahally, Group Leader at Materials-Envi Lab:

https://mel.vsb.cz/en/team/jagadeesh-rajenahally/

E-mail: jagadeesh.rajenahally@vsb.cz