PhD position within EU Doctoral network HINA (Hybrid Integration of Alkaline niobate – tantalate films for advanced photonic and piezoelectric devices)

HINA project proposes to consider the hybrid integration of alkaline niobate-tantalate thin films (materials with the highest known experimentally measured electro-optic, nonlinear, piezoelectric, elasto-optic coefficients) in photonic and acoustic devices for advanced semiconductor photonics platforms. HINA links world-leading research groups at Academia and Industry to give a combined, integrated approach of synthesis/fabrication, characterization, modeling/theory linked to concepts for materials integration in devices and systems.

What will you do

• Follow lectures and pass the exams within the doctoral program organized by the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics at the Charles University in Prague
• Work on your own scientific subjects aiming to have material for your PhD theses
• Learn various work skills outlined in your own personal development plan
• Participate in HINA training schools, workshops and secondments within EU countries involved in HINA project
• Characterize ferroelectric oxide films by several techniques including Raman scattering, PFM and dielectric measurements
• Perform phenomenological or computational analysis of selected observations
• Participate in teaching and outreach activities, publish your results in peer-reviewed journals.

FZU – Institute of Physics of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic is a leading public research institution based in Prague.

FZU is the largest institute of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic with more than 1100 employees and focuses on basic and applied research in the field of physics. Our top researchers strive to understand and explain the basic phenomena and processes of how the world works and thus respond to the current scientific and technical challenges of our society.

In the Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences you will be part of Department of Dielectrics. You can read more about this department here Department of Dielectrics (https://www.fzu.cz/en/research/divisions-and-departments/division-2/department-12). The thesis will be supervised by Dr. Jiri Hlinka, material scientist with a two decades of leadership experience in the ferroelectric physics, and co-supervised by Dr. Fedir Borodavka, a young expert in PFM and Raman scattering techniques.

Why to join us

• We offer professional work in the friendly environment of a top scientific institution
• We offer the facilities of the largest institute of the Academy of Sciences
• International environment with a friendly atmosphere
• We collaborate on prestigious international projects
• We support further education
• Find out more about us: https://www.fzu.cz/en/career/why-fzu

What can we offer

• 36 months of competitive salary starting at 40k EURO/year
• 5 weeks of vacation + 6 days of personal leave
• Meal allowance, a number of dining options in the vicinity
• After the first year of employment, contribution to pension and life insurance, contribution to recreation, culture or sports
• English/Czech lessons at the workplace
• Free parking in the area
• Possibility to use the recreational facilities of the FZU in Krkonose mountains
• Yoga in the workplace, Multisport card and other benefits

It ́s good to know

• Place of work – FZU Slovanka, Pod Vodarenskou vezi 1, Prague 8
• Full time work

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As an employer, FZU supports equal opportunities and diversity. This approach helps to foster a positive work culture and creates a supportive environment for all employees. The principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion are embedded in our policies and hiring practices, providing a solid foundation for fair selection processes.

What do we expect

• Good communication skills, mastering English language, learning skills, motivation
• Sufficient background knowledge in condensed matter physics or nanomaterials science topics to pass the entry exam to the corresponding Doctoral study program at the Charles University
• Responsibility and capability to work in a broad international team

Eligibility criteria

• You have not resided or carried out your main activity (work, studies, etc) in Czech Republic for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to your recruitment
• You must hold a master's degree from your first day of employment at the FZU
• You do not hold a PhD degree