Tender - 2 work position - Postdoctoral research associate at the Functional Materials department of the Centre for Functional and Surface Functionalized Glasses

The Director of the Centre for Functional and Surface Functionalized Glass

of Alexander Dubček University of Trenčín

In accordance with the Law 131/2002 on Higher Education, the Law 552/2003 on the work in public interest and in accordance with the principles of selection process of university teachers, researchers and chief officers of TnUAD announces recruitment process for:

2 work position - Postdoctoral research associate at the Functional Materials department of the Centre for Functional and Surface Functionalized Glasses

There is immediate opening for position of postdoctoral research associate in the established Centre for functional and surface functionalized glasses at the Alexander Dubček University of Trenčín, Slovakia, funded from the H2020 framework program project. The appointment is for at least two years with possible extension of the contract until 12/2023 dependent upon research progress and quality of the scientific outputs. Position is open immediately upon completion of recruitment process and later start is negotiable. Salary will be commensurate with experience, training, and qualifications, in line with the rules of the European Commission on personal costs in the frame of the H2020 projects.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Applicants should have a PhD (doctoral degree) in Chemistry, Material Science and Engineering; PhD title already awarded or expected before contract of employment.
• Specialization: Chemistry, Material Science, Materials Engineering, Inorganic non-metallic materials.
• Experience in glass science including synthesis, processing, development and characterization of inorganic (glass) materials.
• Previous experience with melting-quenching, sol-gel and/or glass-processing technology is advantageous.
• Good command of English

The position involves:

• Fundamental and applied research in the area of glass processing and characterization, in line with the areas of research defined in the project application,
• Active searching for research funding for the research programs pursued in the Centre,
• Research collaboration with industrial partners,
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment,
• Publish research results and give presentations at scientific meetings,
• Written and oral communication, preparation and management of research proposals, research papers and scientific reports, analysis and investigation of scientific problems.

Interested and qualified persons should submit (in English):

• Professional CV,
• A copy of PhD certificate, (or after completion of PhD thesis)
• A list of publications and research projects,
• A letter describing background and specific experience and capabilities pertaining to research activities,
• Copies of three first author recent publications,
• The name, address, and e-mail address of at least one reference.
• The criminal record – in case of successful completion of the tender.

Application with required documents should be sent to the address: Alexander Dubček University of Trenčín, OPaM, Študentská 2, 911 50 Trenčín, Slovakia or  by e-mail to: marcela.brodova@tnuni.sk until 31. 7. 2020. Please, mark the envelope by “Funglass”.

Applications received after this deadline will not be accepted.

Dušan Galusek Prof., DSc,
Director of  FunGlass  Centre