Scientific advisor permanent position - returnee in the field of solid-state physics with a focus on experimental surface physics

30 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Institute of Physics, Zagreb

Research Field

Physics » Solid state physics

Researcher Profile

Leading Researcher (R4)

Country

Croatia

Application Deadline

1 Mar 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Zagreb)

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

31 Jan 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

Scientific advisor permanent position - returnee in the field of solid-state physics with a focus on experimental surface physics.

The candidate is a scientist, with an academic degree of Doctor of Science in Physics, who fulfills the requirements from point II. Decision of the Ministry of Science and Education on the criteria for approving the positions of returning scientists at public universities and public scientific institutes in the Republic of Croatia from August 30, 2018, and the Decision on amending the Decision from March 5, 2019.

The position is planned as part of the Department of the Center for Advanced Laser Techniques, within the Surfaces, Interfaces and 2D Materials Research Group. The candidate is expected to demonstrate expertise in the field of experimental surface physics and research on the structure, electronic, and magnetic properties of surfaces, two-dimensional materials, and related complex materials. The candidate is expected to have proficiency in surface-sensitive spectroscopic and microscopic experimental techniques such as (spin-resolved) ARPES, XPS, AES, absorption spectroscopy (NEXAFS and EXAFS), STM/STS, AFM, SEM/EDX, EELS, XMCD, LEED, and similar techniques is expected.

Mandatory conditions for scientific positions are prescribed by the Law on Higher Education and Scientific Activity, the Rulebook on the Conditions for Selection to Positions of the Institute of Physics and the Decision on the Criteria for Approving the Positions of Returned Scientists at Public Universities and Public Scientific Institutes in the Republic of Croatia from 30 of August 2018 and the Decision on amending the Decision of March 5, 2019.

Along with the application, it is necessary to attach evidence of meeting the mandatory requirements, a letter of motivation with a description of research interests and a short (up to 1 page) program of planned research and topics for the next 5 years, extensive curriculum vitae in which the applicant's strengths and experience are indicated, and the contact information of at least three unbiased scientists who can be asked for a qualified opinion on the candidate.

Additional preference will be given to candidates with experience in developing new experimental techniques and methods, publishing in top-tier journals, mentorship, experience in successful project proposal applications and leadership of successfully finished projects, received awards, and proven organizational skills.

Applicants who have obtained a higher education qualification outside Croatia must enclose the decision on the Recognition of a foreign higher education qualification issued by the Agency for Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Croatia or a certificate of submitted application for Recognition of a foreign higher education qualification by the Agency for Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Croatia.
https://www.azvo.hr/hr/ured-enic-naric/priznavanje-kvalifikacija/upute-…

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) 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 » Solid state physics

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

The candidate is a scientist, with an academic degree of Doctor of Science in Physics, who fulfills the requirements from point II. Decision of the Ministry of Science and Education on the criteria for approving the positions of returning scientists at public universities and public scientific institutes in the Republic of Croatia from August 30, 2018, and the Decision on amending the Decision from March 5, 2019.

The position is planned as part of the Department of the Center for Advanced Laser Techniques, within the Surfaces, Interfaces and 2D Materials Research Group. The candidate is expected to demonstrate expertise in the field of experimental surface physics and research on the structure, electronic, and magnetic properties of surfaces, two-dimensional materials, and related complex materials. The candidate is expected to have proficiency in surface-sensitive spectroscopic and microscopic experimental techniques such as (spin-resolved) ARPES, XPS, AES, absorption spectroscopy (NEXAFS and EXAFS), STM/STS, AFM, SEM/EDX, EELS, XMCD, LEED, and similar techniques is expected.

Mandatory conditions for scientific positions are prescribed by the Law on Higher Education and Scientific Activity, the Rulebook on the Conditions for Selection to Positions of the Institute of Physics and the Decision on the Criteria for Approving the Positions of Returned Scientists at Public Universities and Public Scientific Institutes in the Republic of Croatia from 30 of August 2018 and the Decision on amending the Decision of March 5, 2019.

Along with the application, it is necessary to attach evidence of meeting the mandatory requirements, a letter of motivation with a description of research interests and a short (up to 1 page) program of planned research and topics for the next 5 years, extensive curriculum vitae in which the applicant's strengths and experience are indicated, and the contact information of at least three unbiased scientists who can be asked for a qualified opinion on the candidate.

Additional preference will be given to candidates with experience in developing new experimental techniques and methods, publishing in top-tier journals, mentorship, experience in successful project proposal applications and leadership of successfully finished projects, received awards, and proven organizational skills.

Specific Requirements

The candidate is a scientist, with an academic degree of Doctor of Science in Physics, who fulfills the requirements from point II. Decision of the Ministry of Science and Education on the criteria for approving the positions of returning scientists at public universities and public scientific institutes in the Republic of Croatia from August 30, 2018, and the Decision on amending the Decision from March 5, 2019.

Mandatory conditions for scientific positions are prescribed by the Law on Higher Education and Scientific Activity, the Rulebook on the Conditions for Selection to Positions of the Institute of Physics and the Decision on the Criteria for Approving the Positions of Returned Scientists at Public Universities and Public Scientific Institutes in the Republic of Croatia from 30 of August 2018 and the Decision on amending the Decision of March 5, 2019.

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Additional Information
Eligibility criteria

The candidate is a scientist, with an academic degree of Doctor of Science in Physics, who fulfills the requirements from point II. Decision of the Ministry of Science and Education on the criteria for approving the positions of returning scientists at public universities and public scientific institutes in the Republic of Croatia from August 30, 2018, and the Decision on amending the Decision from March 5, 2019.

The position is planned as part of the Department of the Center for Advanced Laser Techniques, within the Surfaces, Interfaces and 2D Materials Research Group. The candidate is expected to demonstrate expertise in the field of experimental surface physics and research on the structure, electronic, and magnetic properties of surfaces, two-dimensional materials, and related complex materials. The candidate is expected to have proficiency in surface-sensitive spectroscopic and microscopic experimental techniques such as (spin-resolved) ARPES, XPS, AES, absorption spectroscopy (NEXAFS and EXAFS), STM/STS, AFM, SEM/EDX, EELS, XMCD, LEED, and similar techniques is expected.

Mandatory conditions for scientific positions are prescribed by the Law on Higher Education and Scientific Activity, the Rulebook on the Conditions for Selection to Positions of the Institute of Physics and the Decision on the Criteria for Approving the Positions of Returned Scientists at Public Universities and Public Scientific Institutes in the Republic of Croatia from 30 of August 2018 and the Decision on amending the Decision of March 5, 2019.

Along with the application, it is necessary to attach evidence of meeting the mandatory requirements, a letter of motivation with a description of research interests and a short (up to 1 page) program of planned research and topics for the next 5 years, extensive curriculum vitae in which the applicant's strengths and experience are indicated, and the contact information of at least three unbiased scientists who can be asked for a qualified opinion on the candidate.

Additional preference will be given to candidates with experience in developing new experimental techniques and methods, publishing in top-tier journals, mentorship, experience in successful project proposal applications and leadership of successfully finished projects, received awards, and proven organizational skills.

Selection process

Along with the application, it is necessary to attach evidence of meeting the mandatory requirements, a letter of motivation with a description of research interests and a short (up to 1 page) program of planned research and topics for the next 5 years, extensive curriculum vitae in which the applicant's strengths and experience are indicated, and the contact information of at least three unbiased scientists who can be asked for a qualified opinion on the candidate.

Applicants who have obtained a higher education qualification outside Croatia must enclose the decision on the Recognition of a foreign higher education qualification issued by the Agency for Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Croatia or a certificate of submitted application for Recognition of a foreign higher education qualification by the Agency for Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Croatia.
https://www.azvo.hr/hr/ured-enic-naric/priznavanje-kvalifikacija/upute-…

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) 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