postdoc position (female/male, 1 executor)

1 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Institute of Physics, Zagreb

Research Field

Physics » Other
Chemistry » Physical chemistry

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Croatia

Application Deadline

2 Apr 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Zagreb)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

1 Mar 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The Institute is announcing a vacancy for a postdoc position (female/male, 1 executor) for a fixed period until August 6, 2024, with the possibility of extending the fixed-term employment contract for up to two years from the comletion date of the project, in work related to scientific research on the research project of the Croatian Science Foundation entitled 'Laser synthesis of nanoparticles and applications'. The goal of the project is synthesis and incorporation of nanoparticles in polymers for the applications in textile and food packaging materials.

A mandatory requirement is a completed doctorate in the field of natural sciences, physics or chemistry.

Preference will be given to candidates who have demonstrated excellence in research work (recognitions, awards, scholarships, published works, presentations at conferences, etc.) and who have previous research experience in the field of experimental physics, biophysics and sensorics. Experience in the use of lasers and the synthesis of nanoparticles and their applications is also an advantage. An advantage is experience in using UV-Vis spectroscopy, atomic absorption spectroscopy and composition analysis of materials.

This project is based on laser synthesis of colloidal nanoparticle solutions, treatment of textile and food packaging materials with atmospheric pressure plasma jet (APPJ) and applications of nanoparticles in photocatalysis and in development of textile and food packaging materials with improved antimicrobial activity, barrier properties and UV protection.

Candidates are expected to have excellent knowledge of physics or chemistry, high motivation to work in the laboratory on the described topics, and excellent knowledge of the English language.

The application should include:

1. Motivational letter

2. Curriculum vitae

3. Copy of doctoral diploma

4. The contact address of two experts in the field of physics or chemistry from whom it is possible to ask for a recommendation

Candidates who exercise the right to priority in employment according to the Act on Croatian Veterans of the Homeland War and Members of Their Families (Official Gazette No.121/17 and 98/19, 84/21, 156/23) and the Act on Civilian Victims of the Homeland War (Official Gazette 84/21) with the application for the competition, in addition to proof of fulfillment of the required conditions, they must also attach all the necessary evidence available on the link of the Ministry of Veterans Affairs:

https://branitelji.gov.hr/zaposljavanje-843/843

Pursuant to Article 13 of the Gender Equality Act of the Republic of Croatia, persons of both sexes may apply.

Applications for the tender shall be submitted within 30 days from the day of publication in the Official Gazette. Applications should be submitted to the address [email protected]  in one complete document in pdf format, in Croatian or English. Applicants will be notified of the results of the competition within the legal deadline.

When submitting your application please quote the Euraxess offer ID in the subject of the application e-mail.

Requirements

Research Field

Physics » Other

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Chemistry » Physical chemistry

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

A mandatory requirement is a completed doctorate in the field of natural sciences, physics or chemistry.

Preference will be given to candidates who have demonstrated excellence in research work (recognitions, awards, scholarships, published works, presentations at conferences, etc.) and who have previous research experience in the field of experimental physics, biophysics and sensorics. Experience in the use of lasers and the synthesis of nanoparticles and their applications is also an advantage. An advantage is experience in using UV-Vis spectroscopy, atomic absorption spectroscopy and composition analysis of materials.

Specific Requirements

A mandatory requirement is a completed doctorate in the field of natural sciences, physics or chemistry.

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Additional Information
Eligibility criteria

A mandatory requirement is a completed doctorate in the field of natural sciences, physics or chemistry.

Preference will be given to candidates who have demonstrated excellence in research work (recognitions, awards, scholarships, published works, presentations at conferences, etc.) and who have previous research experience in the field of experimental physics, biophysics and sensorics. Experience in the use of lasers and the synthesis of nanoparticles and their applications is also an advantage. An advantage is experience in using UV-Vis spectroscopy, atomic absorption spectroscopy and composition analysis of materials.

This project is based on laser synthesis of colloidal nanoparticle solutions, treatment of textile and food packaging materials with atmospheric pressure plasma jet (APPJ) and applications of nanoparticles in photocatalysis and in development of textile and food packaging materials with improved antimicrobial activity, barrier properties and UV protection.

Candidates are expected to have excellent knowledge of physics or chemistry, high motivation to work in the laboratory on the described topics, and excellent knowledge of the English language.

Selection process

The application should include:

1. Motivational letter

2. Curriculum vitae

3. Copy of doctoral diploma

4. The contact address of two experts in the field of physics or chemistry from whom it is possible to ask for a recommendation

Candidates who exercise the right to priority in employment according to the Act on Croatian Veterans of the Homeland War and Members of Their Families (Official Gazette No.121/17 and 98/19, 84/21, 156/23) and the Act on Civilian Victims of the Homeland War (Official Gazette 84/21) with the application for the competition, in addition to proof of fulfillment of the required conditions, they must also attach all the necessary evidence available on the link of the Ministry of Veterans Affairs:

https://branitelji.gov.hr/zaposljavanje-843/843

Pursuant to Article 13 of the Gender Equality Act of the Republic of Croatia, persons of both sexes may apply.

Applications for the tender shall be submitted within 30 days from the day of publication in the Official Gazette. Applications should be submitted to the address [email protected]  in one complete document in pdf format, in Croatian or English. Applicants will be notified of the results of the competition within the legal deadline.

When submitting your application please quote the Euraxess offer ID in the subject of the application e-mail.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Institute of Physics

Country

Croatia

City

Zagreb

Postal Code

10000

Street

Bijenička cesta 46

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

State/Province

GRAD ZAGREB

City

Zagreb

Website

http://www.ifs.hr/

Street

Bijenička cesta 46

Postal Code

10000

STATUS: EXPIRED