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The applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for one full time fixed-term position as a Postdoctoral Researcher in the research team of Biomedical Technologies as part of Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Department of Biomedical Engineering and Cybernetics VSB -Technical University of Ostrava.
The successful candidate will carry out research in the field of Development of Biomedical devices supervision of prof. Martin Drahansky (https://www.drahansky.cz)
The research focuses on new SW & HW methods in biometric systems and biomedical devices. These methods deal with:

• hardware and/or software solutions
• neural networks and machine learning
• image and video processing
• embedded and sensor systems
• programming and coding

These positions require knowledge related to development of sensors for biosignal sensing, embedded systems, new algorithms for advanced image and video processing. Experience with neural networks, machine learning and data management is welcomed.
These positions are funded by project LERCO, (Life Environment Research Center Ostrava, reg. num. CZ.10.03.01/00/22_003/0000003), Research program 9 „Biomedical Engineering“.) financed by the Czech Republic and EU funds.
The position is available from October 2024 with flexibility on start date for 24 months renewable upon favourable evaluation.
Project description
LERCO project connects medical professionals, biomedical engineers, and companies through common research topics. Project involves in total 15 postdoc researchers and up to 10 Ph.D. students in the field of Biomedical Engineering with different focus groups.
Duties and responsibilities:
Design new technical solutions and perform experiments and analyses relevant to one of specified research direction.
Collaboration with scientific groups locally, nationally, and internationally.
Publish peer-reviewed articles and present findings at national/international scientific meetings and contribute to intellectual property protection results.
Cooperation on the development of highly innovative solutions with a direct impact on practice with medical doctors/practitioners and companies.
The possibility to participate in the teaching in the Biomedical Engineering (Bc., MSc., Ph.D) and Biomedical Assistive Technology (Bc.) study programs, mentoring of master students and co-mentoring of Ph.D. students.
Essential Requirements:
Ph.D. in the field Biomedical Engineering or a related field
AND
Publications in research journals focused on Biomedical Engineering (at least 2 publications in the journals listed in “SCOPUS Cite Score Rank”/ “Web of Science Journal Citation Report” in 1st quartile in the category Biomedical Engineering or a related field)
AND
internship abroad of at least 4 months OR previous experience in a research project of a minimum duration of 1 year at a minimum of 40% working time involvement with a (co-)autorship on the output of the protection of intellectual property ( such as patent or utility model).
AND
Strong written and oral English skills are required (according “Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment (CEFR)” required level B2)
Other requirements:
Flexible, self-motivated; ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Salary:
Postdoctoral Researcher scale Junior Researcher 75 000 CZK/month (approx. 3000 EUR/month gross)
Employment Conditions:
Full-time job, 40 hours per week.
6 weeks of holidays.
Work in established university with dynamical research environment
Employee benefits (canteen, university kindergarten, discount for accommodation services, services for expats)
Professional development opportunities
Start date:
As agreed, no later than 1st November 2024
Informal enquiries concerning the post may be made to prof. Martin Drahansky (martin.drahansky@vsb.cz).
To Apply:

• a cover letter describing research experience, interests and goals;
• a CV with a full list of publications;
• two recommendation letters of recommendation describing: relationship to the applicant, past work/academic performance, work qualities/personal conduct, overall assessment of potential for success in research environment;
• doctoral degree certification (English translation required).

via e-mail (in word or PDF only) to bmeng@vsb.cz
Please put reference: “VP9 Researcher (junior/postdoc) 1“in subject line of e-mail application.
We reserve the right to re-advertise or extend the closing date for this post.