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Centre for Functional and Surface Functionalized Glass at Alexander Dubček University of Trenčín
is seeking a suitable candidate for the position of:
Project Specialist – Research Grant Preparation and Implementation
Place of work: FunGlass, Trenčín
Type of employment: Full-time
About position:
The Centre for Functional and Surface-Functionalized Glass (FunGlass) is a recognized international research center specializing in advanced glass and ceramics. We collaborate with top academic and industrial partners across Europe and are actively involved in prestigious EU-funded research projects, including Horizon Europe.
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Project Specialist to join our team. You will be responsible for supporting the preparation, management, and implementation of research projects, contributing to the strategic development of our center. Both junior and senior candidates are welcome to apply; for junior applicants, the selection process will place greater emphasis on potential, motivation, and learning ability rather than extensive prior experience.
Key Responsibilities (description of work):
- Prepare grant applications, especially for EU funding programs (e.g., Horizon Europe)
- Coordinate full project lifecycles – from approval to completion
- Monitor and support project activities to ensure alignment with timelines and budgets
- Ensure delivery of measurable project outputs and objectives
- Prepare progress and final reports; oversee financial compliance
- Communicate with project partners, authorities, and stakeholders
- Support general research administration, including event organization, talent management processes, and procurement of goods and services
- Ensure project visibility and publicity in line with EU requirements
- Actively contribute to expanding the center’s project portfolio
- Attend relevant EU and networking events
Candidate Profile (requirements)
- Solid understanding of project management principles
- Excellent organizational, communication, and presentation skills
- Independent, precise, and systematic approach to work
- Quick learner, adaptable to evolving project needs
- Fluent in English (written and spoken) – required
- Strategic thinker with strong analytical and detail-oriented mindset
- Skilled in building strong internal and external partnerships – an advantage
- Experience in academic/research environments – an advantage
- Experience in grant proposal writing and implementation – an advantage
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects with overlapping deadlines – an advantage
We offer:
• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
• Opportunity to actively contribute to the strategic development of research and innovation
• Flexibility and support for further education (e.g., project management courses)
• Creative working environment with opportunities for long-term career development
• Participation in interesting domestic and international projects
• Meal allowance
• Pension contributions and other benefits
Please send your CV in English, together with a short cover letter, by 7th August 2025 to the following email address: marcela.brodova@tnuni.sk. Selected candidates will be invited for a personal interview, during which their English skills, as well as their analytical and communication abilities, will be assessed. Applications received after this deadline will not be accepted.
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
Joint Glass Centre, Centre for Functional and Surface Functionalized Glass
Focus: Research position on the use of Artificial Intelligence for Material Discovery
The Center for Functional and Surface Functionalized Glass (FunGlass) is looking to recruit a highly motivated academic to fill a postdoctoral research position on the use of artificial intelligence and Machine learning methods for material discovery. The position could be structured as a postdoctoral fellowship (PDF) or a research associate and will be referred to as a PDF. This position is part of the multidisciplinary research initiative of FunGlass to create foundations for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in developing new glass or glass-ceramics with new functionalities.
The successful candidate will join a dynamic group of academics with diverse scientific backgrounds, from materials science and engineering to biomaterials science to physics to inorganic chemistry. The position will be based at FunGlass in Trencin, Slovakia, full-time and will begin on a two-year contract. The postdoctoral fellow will have access to the FunGlass scientific network. Plus, depending on the funding availability, the PDF could benefit from short-term training stays at FunGlass partners, which would provide high-quality research opportunities. We are looking for someone with experience in molecular dynamics (MD) simulation of the structure and properties of silicate and phosphate glasses. Candidates with an interest in advancing their knowledge using empirical and computational methods, as well as machine learning, are preferred. Further, the PDF will be supported in the preparation of peer-reviewed publications, attending conferences, and applying for independent research funding.
Required Degree:
- PhD degree or an MSc degree in materials science, computer science, inorganic chemistry, or closely related fields is required.
Required Skills:
- Proficiency in ML techniques, including deep learning, generative models, and reinforcement learning
- Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, C/C++, and familiarity with ML frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch
- Knowledge of software development practices, including version control, DevOps, and virtual environments
- 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 research project and collaborating with researchers from other disciplines
Preferred Optional Qualifications:
- Experience with computational materials science methods, such as density functional theory (DFT), molecular dynamics (MD), or Monte Carlo simulations
- 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.
The role is open for an immediate start, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
For formal inquiries regarding the position, please contact Dr. Ali Talimian at ali.talimian@tnuni.sk.
Application Submission:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their application, along with all required documents, via email to marcela.brodova@tnuni.sk no later than 30th June 2025. Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.
Trenčín, 29th May 2025
Dušan Galusek Prof., DSc,
Director of FunGlass Centre
