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 with a focus on atomistic computer simulation of high entropy oxide ceramics

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 molecular dynamics (MD) simulation of the structure and properties of high-entropy oxides. Prior knowledge of ab-initio methods or machine learning algorithms is advantageous. Candidates with a strong interest in advancing their expertise through empirical and computational methods are particularly encouraged to apply. 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 developing physics-based simulations, computational theoretical physics or chemistry, or related areas and applying data analysis to solve problems in materials science, as well as the ability to contribute to the development of those methods.
• Knowledge of molecular dynamics and/or photochemistry, as well as high-level quantum mechanics (beyond the density functional theory), are an advantage.
• 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:

• Experience with the software on massively parallel computer systems (such as LAMMPS, GROMACS)
• Applied Math, Applied Physics, Computational Sciences: optimization, numerical analysis, numerical linear algebra
• Familiarity with MATLAB, Python, C++, or other scripting languages; plus, comfort working with open coding/open access principles
• 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
• Machine Learning experience would be a major plus
• 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 1^st December 2024. Applications received after this deadline will not be accepted.

Dušan Galusek Prof., DSc,
Director of FunGlass Centre