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

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.

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

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.

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.

Trenčín, 8th April 2025

Prof. Dušan Galusek, DSc.

Director of FunGlass Centre