IT4Innovations National Supercomputing Centre is a leading research, development, and innovation center active in the fields of High-Performance Computing (HPC), Quantum Computing (QC), Data Analytics (HPDA), and Artificial Intelligence (AI) and their applications. We have strong international links and employ about 200 scientific, technical, and administrative staff. At present, IT4Innovations is running two supercomputers: Karolina (15.7 PFlop/s) and Barbora (849 TFlop/s). IT4I is part of the consortium that operates Europe's largest supercomputer, LUMI, and provides its computing capacity to scientists from EuroHPC member states. A LUMI-Q quantum computer is planned for 2024. At IT4Innovations, we work enthusiastically to develop human-centred Science and Technology to tackle some of our times' most pressing societal challenges and transfer these technologies to the production system and society. We promote excellence in basic and applied research for a genuinely multidisciplinary scientific experience. For more, see www.it4i.eu.

We are looking for a

research Assistant for Infrastructure Research Lab 

for project REFRESH - Research Excellence For REgion Sustainability and High-tech Industries (CZ.10.03.01/00/22_003/0000048), research program 3 - Research in the field of digitalization and transformation of the energy in the position of Junior researcher I EL (M)

Activity description:

  • work in a research team focusing on applications of mathematics in the field of digitalization and transformation of energy sector,
  • conducting research and publishing  under the guidance of excellent researchers and senior researchers,
  • contributing to the preparation of national or international projects,
  • continuously improving his/her qualification,
  • contributing to the cooperation with partner institutions.

Full time equivalent: part-time employment, 0.5

Type of job contract: fixed-term employment

Expected start of employment: as agreed

Number of positions: 2

We require:

  • master degree in mathematics or related disciplines,
  • knowledge of numerical methods used for solving PDEs,
  • knowledge of numerical optimization and statistics,
  • experience with programming in Python and C is an advantage, 
  • willingness to further educate yourself and work in a team,
  • experience in cooperation with international teams is an advantage,
  • active knowledge of the English language.

We offer:

  • work in a promising organization,
  • salary evaluation according to project conditions and the candidate's experience,
  • modern laboratory and classroom facilities,
  • opportunity to participate in excellent research team,
  • possibility of further education,
  • 6 weeks of holidays,
  • flexible working hours,
  • university kindergarten,
  • contribution option to pension plan,        
  • company catering in the canteen,
  • MultiSport card,  
  • other employee benefits according to the employer's offer.
     

The application form with a motivation letter and CV should be sent electronically to petra.brozova@vsb.cz by 19 April 2024. In the email's subject, please state, “Open Call for the position of the Research Assistant.”               

Your personal data will be processed to the extent necessary for the implementation of the selection procedure in accordance with EU Regulation 2016/679.