PhD and Postdoctoral Positions in Atomistic Simulations and Advanced Materials Czech Technical University in Prague in

Antonio Cammarata (Associate Professor at Czech Technical University in Prague) is advertising open PhD and postdoctoral positions in atomistic simulations and related advanced materials research.

The post links to the Advanced Materials Group opportunities at CTU, including MSCA COFUND-supported fellowships in topics such as diamond-based photovoltaics for advanced sustainable energy and high-velocity dust impacts on tungsten plasma-facing materials. These are research-intensive positions in a university group environment, with candidates expected to prepare their own proposal from the offered topics and consult the relevant mentor/supervisor before applying.

PhD fellowship: the PICTUS programme recruits 23 PhD students for a 48-month employment contract. Eligibility requires a master degree by the start date, compatible prior studies, and compliance with the mobility rule (not more than 12 months in the Czech Republic during the previous 3 years). Funding includes a gross monthly salary of 69,300 CZK, family allowance, travel support, and research costs.

Postdoctoral fellowship: the CROP programme recruits researchers with a recent PhD for an 18-month employment contract. Eligibility requires a PhD at the start of the contract (or near-defense status), up to 8 years of research experience since PhD award, compatible prior studies, and the same mobility restriction. Funding includes a gross monthly salary of 83,531 CZK, family allowance, travel support, and research costs.

Deadline: the post states June 30, 2026 for the PhD position and August 31, 2026 for the postdoc position. The linked CTU pages also provide application instructions and required documents, including CV, publication list, research proposal, and degree certificates.