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, focusing on the preparation of ceramic materials and glass by the process of cold sintering

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 the preparation and characterization of ceramic materials and/or glass. Prior knowledge of the fundamentals of sintering is advantageous.

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 the preparation and characterisation of inorganic non-metallic materials, with special focus on ceramic or glass.
• Previous experience with high or low temperature consolidation techniques, including pressure less sintering, hot pressing or spark plasma sintering.
• Previous experience with the preparation of phosphors by solid state sintering and combustion synthesis.
• Previous experiences with measuring and interpretation of photoluminescent properties.
• Knowledge of advanced characterization techniques, including thermoanalytical methods, microstructural analysis, and mechanical testing of materials.
• 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 from other disciplines.

Preferred Optional Qualifications:

• Basic experience with SW packages, such as Origin, FullProf, Vesta, HighScore.

• Ability to work independently and multitask effectively.
• Flexible and willing to adapt to changes in priorities as necessary in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• 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, 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.

The application with the required documents should be e-mail to marcela.brodova@tnuni.sk by 4. 6. 2025. Applications received after this deadline will not be accepted.

Dušan Galusek Prof., DSc,
Director of FunGlass Centre