PhD student in experimental research on magnetotransport
O pozici
We are currently seeking a highly motivated PhD student to advance the experimental techniques to fabricate spintronic devices and perform the measurement of magnetotransport.
Join the Dioscuri Centre for spincaloritronics and magnonics at FZU and be at the forefront of cutting-edge technologies. The successful candidate (m/f) will engage in experimental planning and device design for the study of spin transport in altermagnetic and p-wave materials and analysis of experimental data.
What you will do
Design of components and experiments in p-wave magnets magnetotransport lithography
Analyse data
Collaborate with IFW Dresden
Foster collaboration and communication with other international partners, group members and FZU staff
Write research papers and present results at conferences
What we expect
Msc. degree in physics or chemistry
Advanced knowledge of solid-state physics and magnetism
Knowledge of lithographic techniques and magnetotransport
Fluency in English
Eager to learn and share knowledge
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Excellent organization and time management skills
Ability to work in a team
Why join us
Interesting work in cutting-edge research and development of Spincaloritronics and magnonics
Participation in multidisciplinary scientific projects
Working in an international team and a stimulating environment
A competitive salary
After the first year of employment, contributions to pension and life insurance, contributions to recreation, culture, or sports
Training and development (seminars, workshops, conferences, language courses (English, Czech, etc.) at the workplace, soft skills training)
Support of your work-life balance - flexible work hours, work from home, extended vacations
In-house tennis/volleyball courts, table tennis
And many more benefits, such as a Multisport card, a meal allowance, and a kindergarten operated by the Czech Academy of Sciences
Find out more about us - Why FZU?
It´s good to know
Place of work: Cukrovarnická, Prague 6 - Střešovice
Start of employment: 1st October 2026
Full-time
1-year contract (possible extension up to 3 years upon mutual agreement)
We expect applications by 31st August 2026
Interested candidates are invited to apply by sending the following documents via the application form: A cover letter detailing career objectives and research interests, a curriculum vitae (CV) including a list of publications, two reference letters and transcripts of degrees/diplomas.
For information related to the research, don't hesitate to get in touch with the Head of the Working Group, Dr. Helena Reichlová ( (reichlh@fzu.cz)).
We look forward to hearing from you!
Department: Department of Spintronics and Nanoelectronics
Job type: Full time
Field of work: Scientific
Contact person: Monika Svobodová