Junior Researcher in the Urban Ecohydrology team

We are the University Centre for Energy Efficient Buildings of the CTU based in Buštěhrad near Kladno. We connect science with the commercial sphere and bring new solutions to the market that help our users to be one step ahead in technology. Our passion is buildings, cities, energy, environment, innovation and sustainability. We focus on applied research and development in grant projects and contract work for companies.

We are looking for a new colleague to join our small Urban Ecohydrology team.
We need junior scientist with background in water and environmental engineering.

Job description:

  • Conducting experiments and modelling in on the topic wastewater treatment and reuse,
  • Participation on project InterCOST LUC25063 Modelling and optimisation of transport processes in porous systems of nature-based solutions for wastewater treatment and utilisation,
  • Combination of fieldwork, work in the laboratory and at the PC,
  • Participation in scientific and professional conferences.

Awaiting:
 
  • ​Scientific writing,
  • Knowledge of data analysis programs (advanced MS Excel, R or Matlab, etc.),
  • Advanced knowledge of HYDRUS 2D/3D,
  • Currently PhD student at Faculty of Civil Engineering,
  • Ability to communicate within a multidisciplinary environment (often across teams).
 

We offer:

  • Part-time employment (0.25 FTE),
  • Possibility of occasional work from home and flexible working hours,
  • Modernly equipped laboratories and state-of-the-art technological equipment,
  • Further professional education,
  • Free coffee and tea at the workplace,
  • Vitamin days,
  • Company pick-ups from Buštěhrad to UCEEB and back,
  • All-day reception services.

 

Send us your CV and cover letter in Czech or English to hr@uceeb.cz.
In the subject of the message, please write: "Junior researcher of the Urban Ecohydrology team"
We will contact candidates for the first round of interviews on an ongoing basis.
The deadline for applications is 30. 8. 2025.