Postdoc In Inorganic Materials: Research In The Field Of Deposition (Sputtering) Of Oxide Thin Films And Their Characterization

13 Mar 2023

Job Information

Organisation/Company

University of Pardubice, Pardubice, Czech Republic

Department

Faculty of Chemical Technology

Research Field

Chemistry » Inorganic chemistry

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Czech Republic

Application Deadline

1 May 2023 - 23:59 (Europe/Prague)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

1 Jun 2023

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

HE

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Research area:

Deposition of oxide thin films (including those doped with rare-earths) by sputtering, chemistry and physics of solid state/inorganic materials, material sciences and related fields of study

Job description:

Complex study of rare-earth doped oxide thin films as perspective materials in sensing. Preparation of thin amorphous films using magnetron sputtering. Characterization of fabricated thin films in terms of their optical properties, surface properties and structure.

The Postdoc will actively participate in experimental work as well as in processing and analysis of experimental data.

Job location:

University of Pardubice, Faculty of Chemical Technology, Pardubice, Czech Republic

The application must contain:

Professional CV

PhD Diploma, or its nostrification

Certificate of an English language exam – passed as a part of study or a declaration of a passed English language exam from the institution granting the PhD. Degree2

List of publications concerning the last 3 years (to the date of May 1st, 2023)

List and a brief description of research projects (national and international) in which the applicant participated within the last 3 years (specifying the position and number of months), to the date of May 1st, 2023

Brief description of the applicant´s current research incl. its relevance and usefulness for the field of study

Reference of a previous supervisor or head of research team in which the applicant participated

All the above documents will be given in English. The diploma or its recognition and the Certificate of English language examination can be submitted in Czech or Slovak. Documents in a language different from Czech, Slovak or English, must be submitted in a certified translation into one of these languages. Simple copy (printed or electronic) is sufficient for the selection procedure.

Applications including the attachments are to be sent at latest by May 1st, 2023 in electronic form to the address [email protected]

1 The stated time limit may be extended by a period spent by the applicant on maternity leave or sick leave longer than 90 days, carying for a family member (more than 90 days), sabbatical, or military service.

2 Does not concern applicants whose mother tongue is English.

Requirements

Research Field

Chemistry » Inorganic chemistry

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

The applicant is required:

To be a postdoc, i.e. research worker within 7 years of gaining the PhD or its equivalent1 (ISCED level 8) to the date of May 1st, 2023 and

Will submit his/her sufficient list of publications (listed in the databases Thomson Reuters Web of Science, Scopus or ERIH PLUS, types of publications including “article”, “book chapters”, “letter” and “review”) – at least 2 items within the last 3 years (to the date of May 1st, 2023),

To have successfully finished the PhD study in the field chemistry or physics of solid state/ inorganic materials, material sciences or related fields of study,

To be familiar with and experienced in the preparation of oxide thin films using magnetron sputtering, characterisation of amorphous thin films (optical properties, surface, structure),

To have excellent knowledge of the English language (written as well as spoken).

Specific Requirements

Successful applicants should not have any type of employment at another university or other institution. Any exception from this rule must be based on an application submitted during the selection process.

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Research Field

Chemistry » Inorganic chemistry

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Additional Information

Benefits

We offer:

Fixed term contract for 24 months

Expected contract start on June 1st, 2023

Full-time contract (8 hours/day)

Gross pay per month: 60.000,-- CZK

Employee benefits – paid holiday, subsidised meals

Pleasant working environment, training

Selection process

All the above documents will be given in English. The diploma or its recognition and the Certificate of English language examination can be submitted in Czech or Slovak. Documents in a language different from Czech, Slovak or English, must be submitted in a certified translation into one of these languages. Simple copy (printed or electronic) is sufficient for the selection procedure.

Applications including the attachments are to be sent at latest by May 1st, 2023 in electronic form to the address [email protected]

Website for additional job details

https: // www. upce.cz/en/working-at-upa

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

University of Pardubice

Country

Czech Republic

State/Province

Czech republic

City

Pardubice

Postal Code

53210

Street

Studentská 95

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

State/Province

Czech Republic

City

Pardubice

Street

Studentska 95

Postal Code

53210

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED