Postdoctoral Fellow OR Senior Scientist for neutron diffraction research specializing in strain/stress characterization – CANAM

Postdoctoral Fellow OR Senior Scientist for neutron diffraction research specializing in strain/stress characterization – CANAM

Nuclear Physics Institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences

Date Posted: Posted on 14 July 2026

Location: Czechia

We are seeking a Scientist for neutron diffraction research specializing in strain/stress characterization. As part of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, the Neutron Physics Laboratory (NPL) offers access to state-of-the-art neutron scattering facilities within the CANAM user infrastructure.

More information: CANAM Neutron Physics Laboratory

We are looking for a motivated scientist to take responsibility for operating the neutron diffractometer and to participate in research on deformations and stresses in technologically significant materials.

Key Responsibilities

Active involvement in experiments using the neutron diffractometer SPN-100 at HRZK4

Collaboration with external researchers and analysis of micro- and macro-stresses in materials

Development and modernization of measuring techniques and automated diffractometer control

Opportunity to develop your own research program in strain/stress analysis and related fields

Required Qualifications

PhD or equivalent in materials research, physics, or chemistry (or close to obtaining the degree)

Scientific publishing in international journals

Technical skills, precision, and independence

Advantage: reference contact within academic field

Integrity

What We Offer

Full-time employment (reduced working week of 36 hours/week for risk category A employees)

Work in a stable and prestigious research environment equipped with top class instrumentation

A promising scientific career with opportunities to participate in top-tier international projects & personal development

Flexible working hours and occasional remote work (after the probation period)

Salary based on qualifications and experience, possible half-year bonuses

Five weeks of vacation plus one additional week for employees in risk category A

A meal allowance of CZK 115 and access to an on-site cafeteria with a wide variety of meals

Contributions on pension plans, holidays, cultural events, and more (based on your selection)

Language courses in majority funded by the employer

Lenght of contract: We offer a three‑year contract with the possibility of extensions.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit following documents to the contact below:

Curriculum vitae with a consent to process your personal data & motivation letter

reference contact within academic field

list of publications

Contact:

RNDr. Pavel Strunz, CSc., strunz@ujf.cas.cz Personal dept.: [Please click the Apply button for the link or address]