Postdoctoral Researcher in Safety Engineering

About this position

Dean of the Faculty of Safety Engineering VSB – Technical University of Ostrava invites applications for the position of

Postdoctoral Researcher in Safety Engineering,

VSB – Technical University of Ostrava

is committed to equal opportunities, diversity and an inclusive working environment. Applications are welcome from all qualified candidates who meet the eligibility criteria of the funding programme, regardless of gender, age, disability or other personal characteristics unrelated to the requirements of the position.

This postdoctoral position is supported under the "University Vouchers" programme within the Operational Programme Just Transition 2021–2027, co-funded by the European Union.

Eligibility criteria

Applicants must meet one of the following international mobility criteria:

Incoming researchers

: Non-Czech nationals who obtained their Ph.D. abroad and have spent no more than 12 months in the Czech Republic during the preceding 36 months, as assessed on the date the university submits the application

Re-integration researchers:

Czech nationals holding a Ph.D. or equivalent qualification who have completed at least 12 consecutive months of doctoral studies and/or employment at a foreign research institution during the 36 months preceding the university's project application date.

Applicants must have obtained their Ph.D. no more than five years before

the relevant eligibility assessment date. Eligible career breaks, including maternity or parental leave and long-term illness, are excluded from this period in accordance with the funding programme rules.

The selection procedure

consists of two stages:

Stage 1 – Faculty-level selection:

Applications will be assessed by a faculty selection committee based on the submitted documents and the established evaluation criteria. Shortlisted candidates may be invited to an interview, either in person or online. A maximum of two candidates may be nominated by the faculty for the second stage.

Stage 2 – University-level selection:

Nominated candidates will be assessed by a university-wide selection committee based on the submitted documentation and, where appropriate, an interview. The university-wide committee will select candidates for the available positions within the project.

The assessment will consider the candidates' research achievements, publication record, individual contributions to scientific publications, research proposal, professional experience, skills and potential for further research development.

Candidates advancing to the second stage will be informed accordingly. The selection procedure will follow the applicable university recruitment rules and the principles of open, transparent and merit-based recruitment (OTM-R).

Required expertise

in safety engineering, with a specialisation in one of the following areas

Fire protection

: firefighting tactics, fire safety of buildings, fire dynamics and fire modelling.

Occupational and process safety

: technology safety, environmental safety, explosion protection, major accident prevention, hydrogen safety, hazardous substances and waste.

Emergency planning and crisis management

: crisis management, population protection, safety planning, resilience and critical infrastructure protection.

Safety of persons and property

: homeland security, building protection, security systems, commercial security services, weapons and ammunition.

Main responsibilities

Research

Conduct research in safety engineering, focusing on the topics listed above.

Design and conduct experiments, develop simulations and apply other research methods to investigate safety-related phenomena.

Analyse data and interpret the results to advance knowledge in safety engineering.

Publication and dissemination

Prepare research findings for publication in high-impact peer-reviewed journals.

Present research findings at national and international conferences, workshops and seminars.

Share research findings with relevant stakeholders in academia, industry and policymaking through knowledge transfer activities.

Collaboration and networking

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams at the university and with external partners, drawing on their expertise and resources.

Build and maintain professional networks with researchers, industry professionals and policymakers in safety engineering.

Training and development

Participate in training programmes and workshops to develop research and professional skills.

Work in cooperation with an assigned academic mentor who will support the researcher's scientific development, integration into the research environment and further career progression.

Full-time equivalent:

1.0 (full-time employment)

Contract type:

fixed-term employment for 30 months

Expected start date:

by mutual agreement

Place of work

: Faculty of Safety Engineering, VSB – Technical University of Ostrava, Czech Republic