Postdoctoral research position in Computational study on electrode materials for ozone generation

7 Jan 2026
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Czech Technical University in Prague

Department

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

Research Field

Physics » Computational physics

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Established Researcher (R3)

Positions

Postdoc Positions

Country

Czech Republic

Application Deadline

15 Feb 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Prague)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

1 Mar 2026

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme

Reference Number

#3-26

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

No

Offer Description

Czech Technical University in Prague (CTU) offers a fellowship program, the CTU Global Postdoc Fellowship. This new and attractive two-year fellowship-program offers excellent researchers who have recently completed their PhD the chance to continue their research career at CTU. Fellows receive a two year fellowship and become members of a team led by a mentor.

The scholarship applicant must meet the following conditions on the date of application:

• be no more than 7 years since obtaining the first Ph.D. degree,
• Ph.D. studies at a university outside the Czech Republic or have completed at least a one-year working research stay abroad (outside the Czech Republic),
• be an author (co-author) of three or more publications in a journal with IF or CORE A*/A conference paper.

Ozone is a powerful oxidizing agent with applications in water treatment, air disinfection, food processing, and material coatings. It effectively eliminates pathogens and pollutants without leaving harmful residues. The most common method, surface dielectric barrier discharge (SDBD), uses micro-discharges to convert O₂ into ozone. Several key factors govern the discharge mechanism. The material of the active electrode determines its work function, which in turn affects Townsend breakdown characteristics and the secondary electron emission coefficient. Additionally, the dielectric properties of the material affect surface charge distribution and the overall electric field. The research on the influence of electrode material on the efficiency of ozone generation in SDBD represents an area that has not yet been sufficiently explored. To this aim, the present project will employ ab initio calculations to understand the atom-scale phenomena determining the electrode surface oxidation and the relative electric conduction properties. Surface/ozone interaction will be analysed via electronic descriptors, to identify preferential ozone adsorption sites and activation barriers for oxidation reactions, and to estimate corrosion and degradation rates. The results will constitute guidelines to select the best candidate materials to produce electrodes for ozone production with enhanced performance and durability.

Where to apply

E-mail

drimakat@fel.cvut.cz

Requirements

Research Field

Engineering

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Applicants should hold a PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a closely related field. Proficiency in ab initio calculations is required. Prior experience with molecular dynamics simulations is considered an advantage. Candidates will be expected to conduct simulations on Linux-based high-performance computing (HPC) systems. A strong command of English, both written and spoken, is essential.

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

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Additional Information
Benefits

Salary 75 000 CZK

Selection process

Applications will be assessed by a committee, based on the documents submitted by applicants. The mentor has a strong vote in the selection process.

To apply for the CTU Global Postdoc Fellowship you need the following documents in English:

• CV, including a list of publications (max. 4 pages). At least three Impact Factor journal publications are expected or CORE A*/A conference paper. Papers accepted for publication yet waiting to be printed, do count if a proof of acceptance is provided.
• Motivation letter (max. 2 pages).
• PhD certificate (copy).
• A cover letter (See Application for CTU Global Postdoc Fellowship form)
• You may attach other documents supporting your application, such as recommendation letters etc.

The job start date is negotiable. 

Additional comments

Mentor: Jan Mikeš, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mikes.jan@fel.cvut.cz , 

https://leee.fel.cvut.cz/AboutUs.html#content5-v

https://leee.fel.cvut.cz/Projects.html#content8-17

ORCID 0000-0003-2219-4320

H-index (WOS) 6

Website for additional job details

https://www.cvut.cz/en/ctu-global-postdoc-fellowship
https://leee.fel.cvut.cz/Stud.html

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Czech Technical University in Prague / Faculty of Electrical Engineering

Country

Czech Republic

City

Prague

Postal Code

16627

Street

Technická 2

Geofield

Contact

State/Province

Czech Republic

City

Prague

Website

https://www.cvut.cz/en

Street

Jugoslávských partyzánů 1580/3

Postal Code

16000

E-Mail

drimakat@fel.cvut.cz

STATUS: EXPIRED

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