Ph.D. Fellowship

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Position: Ph.D. Fellowship Workplace: RECETOX, Faculty of Science, Masaryk University in Brno, Czech Republic Type of programme: 4-year Ph.D. programme with financial support for 4 years , non-academic position Working Hours : 0,5 FTE (part-time employment of 20 hours per week) Expected Start Date : negotiable with respect to immigration timelines for non EU candidates Number of Open Positions: 1 Pay: financial support for 4 years Application Deadline: 20.9.2026 EU Researcher Profile : R1 About the Workplace Masaryk University is modern, dynamic and the most attractive university in the Czech Republic with ten faculties, more than 7 000 staff and 33 000 students, a wide range of research areas and a strong international position. We are the largest academic employer in the South Moravian Region. Faculty of Science MU, a holder of the HR Excellence in Research Award by the European Commission, is a research-oriented faculty, offering university education (Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degree programs) closely linked to both primary and applied research and high school teaching of the following sciences: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Earth sciences. We are the most productive scientific unit of the Masaryk University generating around 40 % of MU research results. RECETOX focuses on interdisciplinary research and education in the area of Environment & Health, studying toxic compounds and their behaviour, transport & bioaccumulation to evaluate environmental effects, assess the exposure and health risks to humans, and develop technologies and biotechnologies to break them down. http://www.recetox.muni.cz/en/career/career-at-recetox The research group We are fascinated by glycolurils, the urea-based heterocycles, for the ability to serve as building blocks of macrocyclic compounds with the potential to encapsulate a variety of small molecules and ions. The synthesis and supramolecular properties of these receptors are the major research topics of our group led by Prof. Vladimír Šindelář . For further information about the research group see group webpage www.supramolecular.sci.muni.cz Job description The main responsibilities of the position will include the synthesis of bambusuril-derived macrocycles and the investigation of their supramolecular properties, with a particular focus on anion binding. A background in synthetic organic chemistry and supramolecular chemistry is preferred. More about the Ph.D. position 4-year Ph.D. programme with financial support for 4 years Interdisciplinary scientific topics Supervision by experienced mentors and senior scientists and tailored study plan Excellent and state-of-the-art research infrastructure International mobility and internships International and friendly environment Courses developing transferable skills Skills and Qualifications MSc. or a corresponding degree from a university in Organic chemistry or related subjects Good communication skills and proficiency in English Analytical, structured and detail-oriented approach to work We Offer An interesting job in a dynamically-expanding university area Flexible working hours and occasional home office to support personal needs in family and career compatibility Employee benefits such as 6 weeks of paid vacation per year, pension insurance contribution/long-term investment product/nursery/children´s group allowance, a financial meal allowance, Multisport card, psychological counselling, vaccinations free of charge, discounted language courses, exclusive mobile tariff offer by Vodafone) The Welcome Office provides excellent support with relocation to Brno Application Process The application shall be submitted online via an e-application here . The candidate shall provide following: CV Motivation letter Contacts of two persons who might provide references After submitting your application successfully, you will receive an automatic confirmation email from jobs.muni.cz. In case of problems with filling in the e-applica