CEITEC BUT - Postdoctoral Research Fellow: “Chemist / Materials Scientist for Development of Biosensors or Sensors based on Single Atom Engineering and Nanoengineering”

Organisation/Company

Brno University of Technology, Central European Institute of Technology

Research Field

Engineering » Materials engineering
Chemistry

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Positions

Postdoc Positions

Application Deadline

17 Apr 2026 - 23:55 (Europe/Prague)

Country

Czech Republic

Type of Contract

To be defined

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

1 May 2026

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

The director of CEITEC, Brno University of Technology is opening a position of

Postdoctoral Research Fellow: “Chemist / Materials Scientist for Development of Biosensors or Sensors based on Single Atom Engineering and Nanoengineering”

Postdoktorand – chemik / materiálový vědec pro vývoj biosenzorů nebo sensorů na bázi jednoatomového inženýrství a nanoinženýrství

Description 

Prof. Martin Pumera, Group leader at CEITEC (Pumera research team: www.pumera.org ; future.ceitec.cz. CEITEC: nano.ceitec.cz) is looking for an experienced chemist or materials scientist with skills in biosensors, chemical sensors. Know-how of analytical chemistry/sensing is essential. You will have the unique opportunity to work with state-of-the-art SEM, TEM, UHV STM systems, GC/MS, XPS, and ALD as well as with 3D printing systems (see nano.ceitec.cz). 

Requirements

We are looking for highly motivated researcher with a strong background in electrochemistry and materials with: 

• PhD in chemistry or related background.
• Sound understanding to analytical chemistry concepts.
• Previous experience with sensors or biosensors or materials development.
• Materials preparation and characterization techniques hands-on experience is an advantage.
• Ability to carry out the research projects independently, interpret the data and write manuscript.
• Excellent team working skills, self-motivation, initiative and persistence.
• Ability to exploit CEITEC BUT core facilities and laboratories (nano.ceitec.cz).
• Act as a source of information and advice to other members of the group on scientific protocols and experimental techniques.

We offer:

• Fully English-speaking environment.
• Prof. Martin Pumera, Group leader was a Highly Cited Researcher (2017-2021) & ERC grant holder.
• Highly motivating environment.
• Support of team members with diverse background.
• Work in the Czech Science City Brno with many collaboration possibilities.
• Wide international network of collaborators – From University of California to Singapore.

Interested candidate should provide:

• Detailed CV including list of publications,
• Cover letter stating the motivation for applying,
• Name and contact details of two academic referees from two distinct institutions.

Employment Conditions 

• Anticipated start date: Upon agreement. The sooner the better.
• Highly competitive salary based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
• Work in general science laboratories.
• Six weeks of holidays.
• Full-time – 40 hours per week.
• Place: CEITEC BUT, Purkyňova 123, Brno, Czech Republic.

Electronic applications including required items should be submitted to e-mail recruitment@ceitec.vutbr.cz by April 17th, 2026 and quote the “Single Atom” in the subject.

By submitting an application for this position, you agree to the processing of personal data, in the meaning of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data (GDPR), for the duration of the selection/ admission procedure.

After the end of the selection/ admission procedure, all your personal data will be deleted and never provided to third parties.

E-mail

recruitment@ceitec.vutbr.cz

Research Field

Engineering » Materials engineering

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

CEITEC BUT

Country

Czech Republic

Geofield

City

Brno

Website

http://ceitec.vutbr.cz

Street

Purkyňova 656/123

Postal Code

612 00

E-Mail

recruitment@ceitec.vutbr.cz

Phone

723265684

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