Tender - Postdoctoral research - FunGlass
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:
Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Joint Glass Centre, focusing on the preparation of ceramic materials and glass by the process of cold sintering
There is an immediate opening for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position at the Centre for Functional and Surface Functionalized Glasses, Alexander Dubček University of Trenčín, Slovakia.
The appointment will be for a minimum of two years, with the possibility of contract extension based on research progress and the quality of scientific outputs. We are seeking a candidate with experience in the preparation and characterization of ceramic materials and/or glass. Prior knowledge of the fundamentals of sintering is advantageous.
The role includes support for preparing peer-reviewed publications, attending conferences, and applying for independent research funding. The position is available immediately upon completion of the recruitment process, though a later start date can be negotiated.
Salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience, training, and qualifications and is subject to annual valorisation based on performance.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Applicants must hold a Ph.D. (doctoral degree) in materials science and engineering (preferred), physics, inorganic chemistry, or closely related fields.
Required Skills:
- Expertise in preparation and characterization of inorganic non-metallic materials, with special focus on ceramic or glass.
- Previous experience with high or low temperature consolidation techniques, including pressureless sintering, hot pressing or spark plasma sintering.
- Knowledge of advanced characterization technique, including thermoanalytical methods, microstructural analysis, and mechanical testing of materials.
- Experience and interest in interdisciplinary research, publication and presentation of results, result-oriented personality
- Excellent English communication skills, both written and spoken, are essential
- The ability to work creatively and independently towards developing your own research project and collaborate with researchers of other disciplines
Preferred Optional Qualifications:
- Basic experience with SW packages, such as Origin, FullProf, Vesta, HighScore,
- Ability to work independently and multi-task effectively
- Flexible and willing to adapt to changes in priorities as necessary in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
- Previous experience with experimental studies would be a major plus.
Interested and qualified persons should submit (in English):
- Professional CV,
- A copy of Ph.D. certificate,
- A list of publications and research projects,
- A letter describing background and specific experience and capabilities pertaining to research activities,
- Copies of three recent first author publications,
- The name, address, and e-mail address of at least one reference.
Application with required documents should be sent by e-mail to: marcela.brodova@tnuni.sk until 1st December 2024. Applications received after this deadline will not be accepted.
Dušan Galusek Prof., DSc,
Director of FunGlass Centre