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
Department of Glass Processing, Centre for Functional and Surface Functionalized Glass

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• A Ph.D. (or equivalent doctoral degree) in Chemistry, Materials Science, or Materials Engineering is required.
• Relevant specialization areas include Chemistry, Materials Science, Materials Engineering, and Inorganic Non-Metallic Materials.
• Proven experience in glass science with a focus on luminescence applications, including the synthesis, processing, development, and characterization of inorganic glass materials.
• Strong hands-on expertise in preparing special glass systems using techniques such as melt-quenching, sol-gel processing, and sintering.
• Advanced proficiency in characterization methods including optical dilatometry, TG/DTA, XRD, TEM, ellipsometry, FTIR, Raman spectroscopy, and photoluminescence spectroscopy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

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.

Interested and qualified persons should submit (in English):

• Professional CV
• A copy of the PhD certificate
• A list of publications and research projects
• A letter describing your background, specific experience related to research in the Glass Processing Department, and your capabilities related to research activities
• Copies of three recent first-author publications
• The name, address, and email address of at least one reference
• Shortlisted candidates should provide a brief research plan
• Criminal record (to be provided upon successful completion of the selection process)

The application, along with the required documents, should be sent via email to marcela.brodova@tnuni.sk by May 18, 2025. Applications received after this deadline will not be accepted.

Dušan Galusek Prof., DSc,
Director of FunGlass Centre