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The Director of the Centre for Functional and Surface Functionalized Glass
of Alexander Dubček University of Trenčín
in accordance with the Law 131/2002 on Higher Education, the Law 552/2003 on the work in public interest and in accordance with the principles of selection process of university teachers, researchers, and chief officers of TnUAD
announces recruitment process for:
Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Joint Glass Centre, focusing on the preparation of ceramic materials and glass by the process of cold sintering
There is an immediate opening for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position at the Centre for Functional and Surface Functionalized Glasses, Alexander Dubček University of Trenčín, Slovakia.
The appointment will be for a minimum of two years, with the possibility of contract extension based on research progress and the quality of scientific outputs. We are seeking a candidate with experience in the preparation and characterization of ceramic materials and/or glass. Prior knowledge of the fundamentals of sintering is advantageous.
The role includes support for preparing peer-reviewed publications, attending conferences, and applying for independent research funding. The position is available immediately upon completion of the recruitment process, though a later start date can be negotiated.
Salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience, training, and qualifications and is subject to annual valorisation based on performance.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Applicants must hold a Ph.D. (doctoral degree) in materials science and engineering (preferred), physics, inorganic chemistry, or closely related fields.
Required Skills:
- Expertise in the preparation and characterisation of inorganic non-metallic materials, with special focus on ceramic or glass.
- Previous experience with high or low temperature consolidation techniques, including pressure less sintering, hot pressing or spark plasma sintering.
- Previous experience with the preparation of phosphors by solid state sintering and combustion synthesis
- Previous experiences with measuring and interpretation of photoluminescent properties
- Knowledge of advanced characterization techniques, including thermoanalytical methods, microstructural analysis, and mechanical testing of materials.
- 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 own research project, and collaborate with researchers from other disciplines
Preferred Optional Qualifications:
- Basic experience with SW packages, such as Origin, FullProf, Vesta, HighScore,
- 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.
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, specific experience, and capabilities pertaining to research activities,
- Copies of three recent first-author publications,
- The name, address, and e-mail address of at least one reference.
The application with the required documents should be e-mail to marcela.brodova@tnuni.sk by 4. 6. 2025. Applications received after this deadline will not be accepted.
Trenčín, 27. 5. 2025
Dušan Galusek Prof., DSc,
Director of FunGlass Centre
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
