"Our team is engaged in the research and development of technologies and methods for the creation of materials with nano and/or microstructure. It especially deals with the deposition techniques of natural as well as synthetic polymers in the high electrostatic field, i.e. we develop the techniques of the electrospinning method producing polymer nanofibre layers. We have been working for almost ten years in the R&D department of Contipro a.s., and we take pride in having produced nearly thirty publications and patents. The fact that we work from A to Z in the field of nanotechnology is evidenced by the unique 4SPIN® LAB laboratory device developed for our own needs as well as for teams from around the world as a commercial product.
An integral part of our team is a group which develops specific applications of nanofibre materials, to which we deliver pilot technology and optimize production processes. We have tried to transfer the laboratory procedures to a larger scale in the 4SPIN CONTI development project, where hyaluronic acid based nanofiber layers are now produced.
We develop new techniques and procedures to modify surfaces of modern titanium implants as partners of European and Czech projects. We meet with scientists from our as well as other disciplines during TRIALS – several intense days during which we work together to transform a variety of materials into a nano or microfibre structure."
Ing. Marek Pokorný,Ph.D., Head of Nanotechnology Team
Methods and techniques:
- Electrospinning
- Electroblowing
- Electrospraying
- Melt spinning
- Near field electrospinning
- Automatic manipulators for nanomaterials
- Transmission and diffraction light analysis
- Ion beam milling
- Confocal Raman spectroscopy
- Scanning electron microscopy
- Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy
- 3D printing and bio-plotting
- Thermal analysis
- FT infrared spectroscopy
- Contact angle measurement
- Tensile tests
Key tasks and responsibilities:
- Research of new techniques for structuring polymers into nano and/or microscale
- Research of material properties of hyaluronic acid with nanostructure
- Development and optimization of laboratory and pilot production processes for the deposition of nanofiber layers
- Development of post-processing techniques for processing and quality control of nanofiber materials
What do we require?
- Postgraduate studies (Ph.D.) in the field of nanotechnology, material sciences or instrumentation
- Experience in a similar position necessary
- Excellent orientation in scientific literature
- Knowledge of English (minimal level B2)
- Good knowledge of PC work with MS Office programs
- Ability to work in a team
- Responsibility, independence, thoroughness
- Interest in solving complex and multidisciplinary tasks
What do we offer?
- Support of personal development and education
- Flexible working hours with the ability to maximize harmonization of work and personal activities
- Foreign business trips
- One week of extra holidays after one year (overall 5 weeks)
- Background of a stable company with a tradition of more than 25 years in world markets
- Subsidized catering inside the company
- Financial contributions for children's recreation
- Discount on company products
- Interest-free housing loans
- Assistance in obtaining accommodation and loans for the purchase of own housing
