“Life is trying things to see if they work.” Ray Bradbury.
#PhD STUDENT submission is open by 15th April 2024
GreenCats would like to welcome new PhD students into our group. Currently, we have four interesting topics for PhD students - read in detail. If you are interested now, contact us to tailor the topic exactly for you. The deadline to apply for the positions is on 15th April 2024. Read all the information and the process of application.
Requirements
- MSc in Chemistry
- Elemental knowledge of catalysis
- Experience with laboratory practice
- Elemental experience with analytic methods
What do we offer you?
- Work in an international group
- Dealing with current hot topics
- Opportunities to present your results
- Personal development
#PhD STUDENT submission is open by 15th April 2023
GreenCats would like to welcome new PhD students into our group. Currently, we have two open positions for a PhD student. Both theses (read in detail) focus on catalyst development in the field of the valorization of biomass-derived compounds. If you are interested now, contact us to tailor the topic exactly for you. The deadline to apply for the positions is on 15th April 2023. Read all information and contact us with your motivation letter and CV.
Expectations
- Elemental knowledge of catalysis
- Experience with laboratory practice
- Elemental experience with analytic methods such as GC or LC
What do we offer you?
- Work in an international group
- Dealing with current hot topics
- Opportunities to present your results
- Personal development
#JUNIOR RESEARCHER (PostDoc position) submission in April 2023
Are you a young PhD? (up to 4 years after PhD defence)
Do you have any idea that fits with our main topics and interest?
Do you want to work in Prague?
Then contact us with your idea and we will help you to prepare a project proposal. The Czech Science Foundation will open soon a call for the submission of three-year projects. There are some valuable links.
- Types of grant projects - The Czech Science Foundation (GACR) – see POSTDOC INDIVIDUAL FELLOWSHIP – INCOMING
- Extracts from Tender Documents - The Czech Science Foundation (GACR) – see POSTDOC INDIVIDUAL FELLOWSHIP – INCOMING
#PhD STUDENT submission on 15th April 2022
We are happy to announce new Ph.D. topics related to our ongoing research projects focusing on biomass valorization to value-added products with the help of heterogeneous catalysis and green chemistry principles. If you would like to know more about the topics or study at the University of Chemistry and Technology Prague, please contact us. The deadline to apply for the positions is on 15th April 2022.
#JUNIOR RESEARCHER (PostDoc position) submission in April 2022
Are you a young PhD?
Do you have any idea that fits with our main topics and interest?
Do you want to work in Prague?
Then contact us with your idea and we will help you to prepare a project proposal. The Czech Science Foundation will open soon a call for the submission of three-year projects. There are some valuable links.
- Types of grant projects - The Czech Science Foundation (GACR) – see POSTDOC INDIVIDUAL FELLOWSHIP – INCOMING
- Extracts from Tender Documents - The Czech Science Foundation (GACR) – see POSTDOC INDIVIDUAL FELLOWSHIP – INCOMING
#BACHELOR & MASTER
We offer you an opportunity to do a Bachelor or Diploma thesis in the field of catalysis.
#JUNIOR RESEARCHER: EXPIRED on 14th April 2020
Environmental Chemistry And Technology: Catalysis For Advanced Biofuels
Multifunctional Catalysts for Efficient Biomass Valorization
Significant attention and research efforts of the scientific community have been dedicated to the efficient valorization of biomass-derived oxygenates to advanced biofuels and petrochemicals. Efficient conversion of simple biomass-derived building blocks, such as different furanics, aldehydes/ketones, acids/esters and phenolics, requires a cascade of multiple conversion steps including, for instance, C-C coupling, dehydration and hydrogenation reactions relying on multifunctional catalysts instead of a cascade of single-function catalysts. Thus, the main motivation of the project is to design efficient multifunctional catalysts for multicomponent mixtures of biomass-derived oxygenates.
Main objectives and role of postdoc:
- Rational design of multifunctional catalysts
- Synthesis of multifunctional catalysts
- Characterization of multifunctional catalysts
- Evaluation of multifunctional catalysts in the model reaction system including C-C coupling and (partial) hydrodeoxygenation
- Interpreting the structure-activity relationships as a way to improve the catalyst design
Planned activities:
- Design and synthesis of multifunctional heterogeneous catalysts
- Detailed characterization of synthesized catalysts
- Activity, selectivity and stability testing of the synthesized catalysts
- Analysis of the catalyst synthesis-structure-properties and structure-properties-activity-selectivity relationships
- Research project proposal preparation
Specific requirements:
- Practical experience in heterogeneous catalysis
- Hands-on experience with synthesis/preparation of heterogeneous catalysts
- Knowledge of catalyst characterization methods
- Hands-on experience with assessment of the performance of heterogeneous catalysts
Mentors: David Kubička, PhD, MBA and Assoc. Prof. Pavel Šimáček
David.Kubicka@vscht.cz Pavel.Simacek@vscht.cz
Who can apply?
We are looking for postdoc/junior researchers from around the world who:
- are max. 7 years after receiving PhD diploma in relevant field
- were employed outside the Czech Republic for at least 2 years in the last 3 years
- published at least 2 publications in the last 3 years
- are interested in one of the 8 key research areas in chemistry (see below)
- can start the 20-month fellowship on 1 September or 1 October 2020
What do we offer?
- 20-month fellowship at UCT Prague, supported by EU funds
- full-time contract
- monthly salary of 2800 EUR + consumables
- support of excellent mentor & integration in the research team
- employee benefits (6 weeks of vacation, catering allowance, language courses, institutional childcare)
- possibility to apply for own research projects and establish an independent research group
- international creative environment
- enjoyable city life in a tolerant and secure country with rich cultural and natural heritage
- excellent transport connection with the whole world
Selection criteria
- research excellence (publications, citations, projects, etc.)
- clear vision and research objectives
- know-how, international experience, skills, laboratory techniques
- motivation, creativity, activity, flexibility, independence, responsibility
- excellent knowledge of written and spoken English (level B2 or higher)
- organisational, communication and presentation skills
- ability and willingness to publish results in reviewed highly impacted journals
- ability and willingness to prepare and submit a research project during the mobility
How to apply?
- select one key research area in chemistry (see the list)
- download and fill in APPLICATION FORM
- submit your application via e-mail to anna.konecka@vscht.cz with “ChemJets2 application” in subject by Tuesday 14 April 2020 23:59 Brussels time
- be ready for an individual skype interview with mentor between Mon-Thu 27-30 April 2020
- final results of the selection process will be announced to all applicants in mid-May 2020