Academic Staff Member – Junior Specialist in Additive Manufacturing Technologies (Applications until 27 June 2026)
Jan Evangelista Purkyně University in Ústí nad Labem, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, announces a selection procedure for the position of Academic Staff Member – Mechanical Engineers in Research and Development – Specialist in Additive Manufacturing Technologies (Junior Position).
Number of Positions
1 position
Project
GET Centre UJEP
Employment Extent
0.5–1.0 full-time equivalent
Employment Period
Fixed-term employment (linked to the duration of the project)
Expected Start Date
Upon agreement
Place of Work
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, UJEP, Ústí nad Labem
Salary
According to the project budget and the internal salary regulations of UJEP
Job Description
- Preparation and implementation of research tasks in the field of hydrogen technologies under the supervision of a senior specialist.
- Additive manufacturing and processing of 3D models for printing reactive and non-reactive metallic materials using the SLM method.
- Cooperation in experimental verification and validation of manufactured prototypes, analysis of results, and preparation of technical reports and presentations.
- Preparation of technical and professional documentation for public procurement procedures, equipment specifications, and documentation related to the project’s research activities.
- Processing research results and implementing them into teaching within Bachelor’s and Master’s study programmes.
- Active participation in professional training courses and seminars, including delivery of lectures at UJEP.
- Cooperation in the development of new and innovated study programmes.
Candidate Requirements
- Master’s degree (Ing.) in technical sciences.
- Knowledge of 3D printing technology using the SLM method and reverse engineering.
- Knowledge of English.
- Knowledge of the Czech language at C1 level (due to the implementation of R&D results into Czech-language teaching).
- Due to the junior nature of the position, an advantage is a maximum of 6 years since graduation; candidates may have limited work experience.
We Offer
- The background of a stable academic institution awarded the HR Award.
- Involvement in scientific research cooperation with project partners.
- Training and education within the project, including participation in conferences and workshops.
- Flexible working conditions and working hours.
- Employee catering, pension contribution, Pluxee card, and sick days.
Required Application Documents
- Professional CV (including contact details – e-mail/phone number).
- Copies of academic and scientific-pedagogical degree certificates.
- Motivation letter.
Further information:
UJEP official website
or directly from doc. Ing. Jan Novotný, Ph.D.
e-mail: novotny@ujep.cz
The Dean reserves the right to cancel the selection procedure or not to select any applicant.
Applications including all required attachments should be sent by post to:
Employee Department, UJEP in Ústí nad Labem
Pasteurova 1
400 96 Ústí nad Labem
Czech Republic
or by e-mail to: personalni@ujep.cz
no later than 27 June 2026.