- JOB
- Slovakia
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)
- Positions
- Postdoc Positions
- Country
- Slovakia
- Application Deadline
- Type of Contract
- Temporary
- Job Status
- Full-time
- Hours Per Week
- 37,5
- Offer Starting Date
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
- Not funded by a EU programme
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
- No
Offer Description
The Director of the Centre for Functional and Surface Functionalized Glass
of Alexander Dubček University of Trenčín
in accordance with Law 131/2002 on Higher Education, Law 552/2003 on Public Service Employment, and the university’s selection principles for university teachers, researchers, and senior officials, announces a recruitment process for the following position:
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Department of Coating Processes, Centre for Functional and Surface Functionalized Glass
Research Topic: Sol-Gel Based Coatings
The position involves:
- Fundamental and applied research in the area sol-gel chemistry and coating
- Active searching for research funding for the research programs pursued in the center,
- Research collaboration with industrial partners,
- 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.
- Good planning and organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines
Where to apply
- marcela.brodova@tnuni.sk
Requirements
- Research Field
- Chemistry » Inorganic chemistry
- Education Level
- PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Required Qualifications and Experience:
- PhD (doctoral degree) in Material Science, Chemistry or related area
- Specialization: Sol-gel films, anti-corrosive coatings, and glass-ceramic coating for optical applications.
- Experience in sol-gel based system including synthesis of different kinds of materials and thin films processing such as spin coating or dip-coating.
- Experience in analyzing techniques like XRD, GI-SAXS, SEM/EDX, FTIR, Raman, Thermogravimetric analysis.
- Experience in Electroanalytical methods, Potentiostat/Galvanostat, Voltammetry, EIS
- Strong experience in surface analysis (XPS, AFM, ellipsometry, contact angle….)
- Good command of English (at least C1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference).
- Passion for hands-on problem-solving.
Specific Requirements
Interested and qualified persons should submit (in English):
- Professional CV,
- A copy of PhD certificate
- A list of publications and research projects,
- A letter describing background and specific experience related to the research topic specified above 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.
- Shortlist should provide brief research plan
- The criminal record – in case of successful completion of the tender.
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Excellent
Additional Information
Selection process
The application, along with the required documents, should be sent via email to marcela.brodova@tnuni.sk by May 8, 2025. 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
Contact
- State/Province
- Slovakia
- City
- Trenčín
- Website
- Street
- Študentská 2
- Postal Code
- 91150
- marcela.brodova@tnuni.sk