1work position - Postdoctoral research associate at the Glass processing department of the Centre for Functional and Surface Functionalized Glasses

Centre for Functional and Surface Functionalized Glass at the Alexander Dubček University of Trenčín, Slovakia

Updated: 3 months ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 22 Sep 2023

20 Sep 2023
Job Information
Organisation/Company

Centre for Functional and Surface Functionalized Glass at the Alexander Dubček University of Trenčín
Research Field

Chemistry » Inorganic chemistry
Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Country

Slovakia
Application Deadline

22 Sep 2023 - 23:59 (Europe/Bratislava)
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Hours Per Week

37,5
Offer Starting Date

1 Oct 2023
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

H2020
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

There is immediate opening for position of postdoctoral research associate in the established Centre for functional and surface functionalized glasses at the Alexander Dubček University of Trenčín, Slovakia, funded from the H2020 framework program project. The appointment is for at least two years with possible extension of the contract dependent upon research progress and quality of the scientific outputs. Position is open immediately upon completion of recruitment process and later start is negotiable. Salary will be commensurate with experience, training, and qualifications, in line with the rules of the European Commission on personal costs in the frame of the H2020 projects.


Requirements
Research Field
Chemistry » Inorganic chemistry
Education Level
PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications
  • Applicants should have a Ph.D. (doctoral degree) in Chemistry, Material Science and Engineering; Ph.D. title already awarded or expected before the contract of employment.
  • Specialization: Chemistry, Material Science, Materials Engineering, Inorganic non-metallic materials.
  • Experience in glass science, including synthesis, processing, development, and characterization of inorganic materials.
  • Excellent manufacturing experience in Additive Manufacturing Technology-3D printings (FDM, SLA, DIW, Binder Jetting), CAD software, design and development of novel glass, glass-ceramics, and alkaline activated materials in 3D structures for various applications (light-weight material, building sector, recycling/upcycling, wastewater treatment and etc…).
  • Excellent English written and communication skills.

Specific Requirements

The position involves:

  • Fundamental and applied research in the glass processing/geopolymers, preparation/development, and characterization, in line with the areas of research defined in the project application,
  • Active searching for research funding for the research programs pursued in the centre,
  • Research collaboration with industrial partners, and academic institutions,
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment,
  • Publish research results and give presentations at scientific meetings,
  • Written and oral communication, preparation and management of research proposals, research papers, and scientific reports, analysis, and investigation of scientific problems.

Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Excellent

Additional Information
Selection process

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 first author recent publications,
  • The name, address, and e-mail address of at least one reference.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Additional comments

Application with required documents should be sent to the address: Alexander Dubček University of Trenčín, OPaM, Študentská 2, 911 50 Trenčín, Slovakia or by e-mail to: marcela.brodova@tnuni.sk until 22nd September 2023. Please, mark the envelope by “Funglass”. Applications received after this deadline will not be accepted.


Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Centre for Functional and Surface Functionalized Glass
Country
Slovakia
City
Trenčín
Postal Code
911 01
Street
Študentská 2
Geofield


Where to apply
E-mail

marcela.brodova@tnuni.sk

Contact
State/Province

Slovakia
City

Trenčín
Website

http://www.funglass.eu
Street

Študentská 2
Postal Code

91101
E-Mail

marcela.brodova@tnuni.sk

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