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Organisation/Company institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences, research field: Physics. Other Researcher Profile recognised Researcher (R2), Position:s Postdoc Positions. Country: Czech Republic Deadline31 Oct 2025 - 08:00 (Europe/Prague)Type of Contract: Temporary Job Status: Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?Not funded by an EU program, is the Job related to a staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

We are currently looking for a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher with expertise related to the modelling of the optical response of materials on the atomic scale. 

The successful candidate (m/f/d) will join a progressive Light and matter theory group at the Institute of Physics (FZU) of the Czech Academy of Science, led by Thomas Newman. The team investigates light-matter interaction on the nanoscale, including the theoretical engineering of molecular emitters for quantum devices. The candidate will become a member of the Quant era team working on the project MOLAR (MOLecular LAttice quantum electrodynamics). 

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What will you do

• Focus on the investigation of molecular emitters composed of single dye molecules or their aggregates using ab-initio methods. This will involve describing the molecule’s vibronic structure and engineering its emission properties, e.g., by controlling the molecule’s environment, creating molecular aggregates, etc.
• Integrate results of ab-initio calculations into models addressing light-light-matter interaction, particularly in the context of photonic lattices where collective effects related to engineered long-range optical interactions emerge. This involves developing models accounting for the dynamics of the excitations in molecular emitters coupled to structured photonic baths
• Participate in group meetings, preparation of manuscripts, and dissemination of results at conferences
• Work in an international environment and collaborate with our partners

What we expect

• PhD in physics, chemistry, or related field
• Basic knowledge of ab-initio methods to address molecular excitations (e.g., Gaussian, NWChem, or any other quantum-chemistry software)
• Knowledge of quantum optics and related models and techniques, or interest to learn them
• Programming skills (e.g., Python, Matlab, FORTRAN, C, C++)
• Advanced English (written and spoken)
• Will to learn new techniques and approaches
• Ability to join the team within a reasonably short time
• Experience with advanced ab-initio modelling of molecules is an advantage
• Practical experience in the field of quantum optics/photonics/plasmonics is an advantage

Why join us

• Interesting work in cutting-edge research and development of atomic-scale optics
• Collaboration with international partners
• Participation in multidisciplinary scientific projects
• 5 weeks of vacation + 6 days of personal leave
• Meal allowance, own canteen in the area
• After the first year of employment, contribution to pension and life insurance, contribution to recreation, culture or sports
• English lessons at the workplace
• Possibility to use the recreational facilities of the FZU in Krkonoše
• Outdoor sports facilities (tennis, volleyball), Multisport card, and other benefits
• Find out more about us -  Why FZU?

It´s good to know

• Place of work – Cukrovarnická, Prague 6 – Střešovice
• Start of employment ASAP
• Full-time
• 1-year contract (possible extension until the end of the duration of the QuantERA project)
• We expect applications by: 31 October 2025
• Interested candidates are invited to apply by sending the following documents via the application form: A cover letter detailing career objectives and research interests, a curriculum vitae (CV), and transcripts of degrees/diplomas.
• For additional information, please get in touch with Dr. Tomáš Neuman at neuman@fzu.cz.

We look forward to hearing from you! 

Requirements

Research FieldPhysics » Other Education Level phd or equivalent Languages ENGLISH Level: Excellent

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Work Location(s)

Number of offers available: 1 Company/Institute Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences Country Czech Republic City Praha Postal Code 18200 Street Na Slovance 1999/2 Geofield

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