Research Worker / Research Staff Member of the Centre for Advanced Analytical Techniques (Applications by 31 December 2025)
The Dean of the Faculty of the Environment, UJEP in Ústí nad Labem, announces a selection procedure for the position of Research Worker / Research Staff Member of the Centre for Advanced Analytical Techniques
Department of Environmental Chemistry and Technology
The Centre for Advanced Analytical Techniques (CAAT) provides the technological facilities of the Department of Environmental Chemistry and Technology at the Faculty of the Environment, UJEP. We are a key partner for excellent science as well as for cooperation with the application sector. Thanks to recent modernisation, we have unique analytical equipment that ranks us among leading research centres. We address many current topics such as plastic and textile recycling, or the determination of pollutants such as microplastics or PFAS in the environment. We are looking for a motivated colleague who is eager to contribute to laboratory operations, work on prestigious projects, and grow professionally.
Number of vacancies: 1 Specialist Research Worker
Workload: 100% full-time
Expected start date: As agreed
Place of work: Faculty of the Environment, UJEP, Ústí nad Labem
Application deadline: 31 December 2025
Job description:
- Performing chemical analyses and experiments in a modern analytical laboratory
- Maintenance and care of assigned laboratory instruments (maintenance, calibration, preparation) and ensuring laboratory operations
- Processing and evaluating experimental results
- Close cooperation with academics and students
- Participation in prestigious national and international research projects
- Cooperation with major Czech and international partners from the application sector
- Sharing expertise with students during laboratory practicals
Requirements:
- Completed university degree (Mgr./Ing.) in chemistry (analytical, organic), chemical technology, or a related field
- Practical experience with laboratory equipment (experience with chromatography, spectroscopy, or other instrumental methods is a major advantage)
- Documented laboratory experience
- Basic knowledge of English (ability to communicate with international students and staff)
- Computer literacy and ability to process data
- Precision, independence, and good teamwork skills
- Category B driving licence
We offer:
- Interesting and diverse work at an institution awarded the HR Award
- Competitive salary supplemented by performance-based bonuses related to project involvement
- Partially flexible working hours
- Pleasant work environment and modern laboratory facilities
- Opportunities for further education and professional growth, training courses, workshops
- Free parking on the university campus
- Meal allowance at the university canteen, pension contribution, Pluxee card, sick days
Further information: http://www.ujep.cz or directly from the Head of the Department of Environmental Chemistry and Technology –
doc. Ing. Jiří Orava, Ph.D., e-mail: jiri.orava@ujep.cz, tel. 475 284 178.
Required documents:
- Professional CV – including contact details (email/phone)
- Motivation letter
Applications with the required attachments should be sent by post to:
UJEP Employment Department, Pasteurova 1, 400 96 Ústí nad Labem,
or by e-mail to personalni@ujep.cz.
Jan Evangelista Purkyně University in Ústí nad Labem actively promotes gender equality, diversity, and inclusion, and welcomes applications from all parts of society.