Master's Student – Low-Dimensional Systems for Optoelectronics

1 week ago

Prague, Hlavní město Praha, Czech Republic Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic Full time 30,000 - 60,000 per year

Ústav fyzikální chemie J. Heyrovského AV ČR, v. v. i. vyhlašuje v souladu se zákonem č. 283/1992 Sb. o Akademii věd České republiky, ve znění zákona č. 420/2005 Sb. a Stanov AV ČR výběrové řízení na pozici Master's Student – Low-Dimensional Systems for Optoelectronics (2D Materials & Heterostructures).

Workplace: J. Heyrovský Institute of Physical Chemistry, CAS, v. v. i.

Department/Group: Low-Dimensional Systems Department – Nanocarbon Group

Type of contract: Temporary, part-time (0.7–1.0 FTE).

Starting date: 1 October 2025 or by agreement

Application deadline: 30 September 2025 (applications reviewed on a rolling basis)

Job description:

We invite applications for a Master's student position to study low-dimensional systems for optoelectronic applications with a focus on 2D materials and their van der Waals heterostructures. The successful candidate will work in a hands-on experimental environment, contributing to material preparation, device fabrication, and advanced characterization.

Key responsibilities:

  • 2D materials transfer & heterostructure assembly using a micromechanical transfer stage (dry pickup/stacking).
  • Raman spectroscopy (polarization-resolved, resonant) and basic photoluminescence measurements.
  • AFM topography and roughness analysis; optical microscopy.
  • Lithographic patterning (optical and/or e-beam), thin-film deposition, and device process flows in the cleanroom.
  • Basic electrical testing of devices (I–V, transfer curves).
  • Data processing and contributions to internal reports, talks, and manuscripts.

Required qualifications:

  • University-level degree in Materials Science and current enrolment in a Master's program.
  • Documented experience with cleanroom operation (e.g., lithography, thin-film processes, or similar).
  • Strong hands-on attitude, attention to detail, and ability to follow safety and QA procedures.
  • Good level of English (spoken and written).

Benefits:

  • 5 weeks paid leave per year + 3 days paid sick leave.
  • Meal subsidy; free parking & sports equipment rental.
  • On-campus childcare facilities.
  • Flexible working time, possibility of part-time arrangement.
  • Strong career support.
  • Access to internal courses and opportunities for professional development.

How to apply:

  • Curriculum Vitae,

Short motivation letter (

  • 1 page),

  • Bc. Diploma.

to -with the subject line: "SC2025_23".

Selection process

Uzávěrka přihlášek:

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