Tender - Postdoctoral Research Associate - FunGlass

The Director of the Centre for Functional and Surface Functionalized Glass
of Alexander Dubček University of Trenčín

in accordance with Law 131/2002 on Higher Education, Law 552/2003 on Public Service Employment, and the university’s selection principles for university teachers, researchers, and senior officials, announces a recruitment process for the following position:

Postdoctoral Research Associate Department of Functional Materials, Centre for Functional and Surface Functionalized Glass

Research Topic: Mechanoluminescence and persistent luminescence in novel functionalized glasses

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• PhD (doctoral degree) in Material Science, Chemistry or related area
• Specialization: Optical properties, Mechanoluminescence and persistent luminescence
• Experience in synthesis of different kinds of materials: glass, glass-ceramics. Phosphors in glass (PiG)
• Experience in analyzing techniques like XRD, GI-SAXS, SEM/EDX, FTIR, Raman, Thermogravimetric analysis.
• Experience in optical/spectroscopy methods: steady-state luminescence, time-resolved luminescence, etc…
• Good command of written and spoken English
• Passion for hands-on problem-solving.
• Team player

Responsibilities:

• Fundamental and applied research in the area glass and glass-ceramics for optical applications
• Active searching for research funding for the research programs pursued in the center,
• 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.
• Good planning and organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines

What We Offer:

• A stimulating international and interdisciplinary research environment
• Access to advanced laboratories and research infrastructure
• Opportunities for collaboration across Europe and beyond
• Career development through project leadership, networking, and publishing

Interested and qualified candidates should submit (in English):

• Professional CV
• A copy of PhD certificate or confirmation of successful completion of the PhD thesis prior to appointment
• A list of publications and research projects
• A cover letter describing background specific experience related to the research topic specified above 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
• Shortlisted candidates may be asked to submit a brief research plan.

The application, along with the required documents, should be sent via email to marcela.brodova@tnuni.sk by 13 March 2026. Applications received after this deadline will not be accepted.

Trenčín, 19 February 2026
Dušan Galusek Prof., DSc,
Director of FunGlass Centre