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 Glass processing, Centre for Functional and Surface Functionalized Glasses

Qualifications and Experience:

• A Ph.D. (or equivalent doctoral degree) in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Glass Science, Ceramics, or a closely related field is required.
• Strong background in glass and refractory materials, particularly in high-temperature interactions between glass melts and refractory materials.
• Experience in the corrosion and degradation of refractory materials used in glass-melting environments, including experimental evaluation under static and/or dynamic conditions.
• Experience in materials characterization and analysis, such as SEM-EDS, XRD, optical microscopy, chemical analysis, and evaluation of microstructural and phase changes.
• Experience in additive manufacturing of inorganic materials, particularly Direct Ink Writing (DIW), and preparation of ceramic or refractory structures is an advantage.
• Experience with industry-oriented research and collaborative R&D projects is highly desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and the ability to work effectively in an international research team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct fundamental and applied research in glass processing, including preparation, development, and advanced material characterization, aligned with the project's research directions.
• Actively seek research funding to support and expand the centre’s research agenda.
• Foster collaborations with industrial partners and academic institutions both nationally and internationally.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary research teams.
• Publish research findings in high-impact journals and present at scientific conferences.
• Contribute to preparing and managing research proposals, scientific publications, technical reports, and analysing complex scientific challenges.

What We Offer

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

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 of research activities,
• Copies of three recent first-author publications,
• The name, address, and e-mail address of at least one reference.

Please send the application, along with the required documents, by email to marcela.brodova@tnuni.sk by September 24, 2026. Applications received after this deadline will not be accepted.

Dušan Galusek Prof., DSc.
Director of FunGlass Centre