Jiří Klimeš












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            doc. Mgr. Jiří Klimeš, Ph.D.

            Researcher at the Department of Chemical Physics and Optics at the Faculty of Mathematics 
            Charles University, former ERC Starting Grant PI


            Expertise and focus:                   Computational materials physics and quantum
                                                   chemistry. Programming of software for simulations,

                                                   running simulations using High Performance Computin
                                                   resources.

            Form of mentoring meetings:            Either way, online or offline

            Has an experience in:                  Academic career

                                                   Link to CV [ URL "https://
                                                   quantum.karlov.mff.cuni.cz/~jklimes/

                                                   jiriklimes.html"]

            Previous mentoring experience:         - Advisor of several bachelor, master, and PhD
                                                   students as well as postdocs.

                                                   - Charles University Mentoring Programme


            Motivation:                            New young researchers starting at Charles Universit
                                                   can face difficulties with fitting in or with

                                                   understanding local processes. I'd be happy to help
                                                   someone with these or similar issues in order to
                                                   make their experience at Charles more efficient.



            Career guidance topics you can discuss •iAsking essential life questions
            mentor:                                • Career change, change of field

                                                   • Identifying and utilizing one's skill set
                                                   • Experience with a life abroad


            Research related experience the mentor •sPreparation of scientific publications - how to d
            share with the mentee:                   it correctly, efficiently, and with quality

                                                   • Writing popular science articles
                                                   • Grant writing process, grant application
                                                     consultation

                                                   • Utilizing the potential of international
                                                     internships, conferences, etc.
                                                   • Path to an academic position abroad

                                                   • Project management
                                                   • Participating in events together with a mentee
                                                     (conferences, symposia, fairs, etc.)

                                                   • Networking - introducing people in the field