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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:
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 Functional Materials, Centre for Functional and Surface Functionalized Glass
Research Topic: Mechanoluminescence and persistent luminescence in novel functionalized glasses
Required Qualifications and Experience:
- PhD (doctoral degree) in Material Science, Chemistry or related area
- Specialization: Optical properties, Mechanoluminescence and persistent luminescence
- Experience in synthesis of different kinds of materials: glass, glass-ceramics. Phosphors in glass (PiG)
- Experience in analyzing techniques like XRD, GI-SAXS, SEM/EDX, FTIR, Raman, Thermogravimetric analysis.
- Experience in optical/spectroscopy methods: steady-state luminescence, time-resolved luminescence, etc…
- Good command of written and spoken English
- Passion for hands-on problem-solving.
- Team player
Responsibilities:
- Fundamental and applied research in the area glass and glass-ceramics for optical applications
- 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
What We Offer:
- A stimulating international and interdisciplinary research environment
- Access to advanced laboratories and research infrastructure
- Opportunities for collaboration across Europe and beyond
- Career development through project leadership, networking, and publishing
Interested and qualified candidates should submit (in English):
- Professional CV
- A copy of PhD certificate or confirmation of successful completion of the PhD thesis prior to appointment
- A list of publications and research projects
- A cover letter describing background specific experience related to the research topic specified above 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
- Shortlisted candidates may be asked to submit a brief research plan.
The application, along with the required documents, should be sent via email to marcela.brodova@tnuni.sk by 13 March 2026. Applications received after this deadline will not be accepted.
Trenčín, 19 February 2026
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
Department of Biomaterials, Centre for Functional and Surface Functionalized Glass
Qualifications and Experience:
- PhD (doctoral degree) in Biomaterials, Inorganic Chemistry, Material Science,
- Specialization: Biomaterials, Chemistry, Inorganic non-metallic materials.
- Experience in biomaterials, additive manufacturing, glass-ceramic, or polymer science especially in bio glass, development, and characterization of inorganic (glass, bio glass) materials, composites
- Experience with Advanced manufacturing, 3D designs, analysing techniques like XRD, SEM/EDX, FTIR, bioactivity, and in vitro testing of the materials
- Good command of written and spoken English
Responsibilities:
- Conduct fundamental and applied research in biomaterials, with a focus on bioactive glass and biopolymer processing, characterization, and additive manufacturing
- Contribute to the development of research proposals and actively seek external funding
- Collaborate with international academic and industrial partners
- Work independently as well as within a multidisciplinary team
- Publish in high-impact journals and present research at international conferences
- Prepare research reports, proposals, and scientific communications
What We Offer:
- A stimulating international and interdisciplinary research environment
- Access to advanced laboratories and research infrastructure
- Opportunities for collaboration across Europe and beyond
- Career development through project leadership, networking, and publishing
Interested and qualified candidates should submit (in English):
- Professional CV
- A copy of PhD certificate or confirmation of successful completion of the PhD thesis prior to appointment
- A list of publications and research projects
- A cover letter describing background specific experience related to the research topic specified above 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
- Shortlisted candidates may be asked to submit a brief research plan.
The application, along with the required documents, should be sent via email to marcela.brodova@tnuni.sk by 13 March 2026. Applications received after this deadline will not be accepted.
Trenčín, 17th February 2026
Dušan Galusek Prof., DSc,
Director of FunGlass Centre
