Tender - Postdoctoral research associate at the Department of Glass Processing at the Centre for functional and surface functionalized glasses

Zverejnené dňa: 20.09.2018

The Rector 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 the work position:

Postdoctoral research associate at the Department of Glass Processing at the Centre for functional and surface functionalized glasses

There is immediate opening for position of postdoctoral research associate in the newly established Centre for functional and surface functionalized glasses at the Alexander Dubček University of Trenčín, Slovakia, funded from the H2020 framework programme 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. Positions are 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:

  • PhD (doctoral degree) in Chemistry, Material Science or expected completion early 2019,
  • Specialization: Chemistry, Inorganic non-metallic materials,
  • Experience in glass science especially in waste management of inorganic waste, including synthesis, processing, development and characterization of inorganic (glass) materials,
  • Handling of methodology for visual experimental study of kinetics of glass melting process (high thermal observation of glass and glass melt) – image analyses method, 
  • Good command of English (at least C1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference).

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 programmes 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 and also by e-mail to: marcela.brodova@tnuni.sk until 30.09.2018. Please, mark the envelope by “Funglass”.

Applications received after this deadline will not be accepted.                                                                                       

Assoc. Prof. Jozef Habánik, PhD.
Rector of TnUAD





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