Advanced Oxide Thin Films for Electronics and Optoelectronics

The fellowship will take place at the Department of Physics/NTIS (https://ntis.zcu.cz/nanomat) of the Faculty of Applied Sciences (University of West Bohemia in Pilsen), one of the top technical faculties in the Czech Republic. The faculty operates a European Centre of Excellence "NTIS", and the fellowship is a part of the project "Quantum Materials for Applications in Sustainable Technologies", funded as project No. CZ.02.01.01/00/22_008/0004572 by Programme Johannes Amos Comenius, call Excellent research. The Department of Physics is particularly recognized for its pioneering achievements in the field of magnetron sputtering.

The main tasks will be to research novel TCO materials and related oxide semiconductors, prepare thin films, and characterize their electrical, optical, and structural properties. Key responsibilities also involve planning and performing experiments, analyzing data critically, and contributing to collaborative research, and the development of new research directions, as well as publishing and presenting R&D results.

Where to apply

E-mail: vrambala@rek.zcu.cz

Requirements

Research Field: Physics

Education Level: PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• A properly completed Doctoral Study Programme at a university or higher education institution in the Czech Republic or a properly completed similar Study Programme abroad recognized in accordance with Act No. 111/1998 Coll., on Higher Education Institutions and on the Amendment and Supplementation of Other Acts (Higher Education Act), as amended, with the study completion date after 31st December 2019.
• The candidate must provide at least 5 publication outputs over the last 5 years.
• Hands-on experience in thin-film deposition and electrical characterization, especially Hall-effect measurements.
• Experience in optical spectroscopy and structural analysis using techniques such as XRD, Raman spectroscopy, SEM or AFM.
• Ability to plan and carry out experimental research independently, analyse data critically and work collaboratively.
• Strong scientific English for communication, preparation of publications and presentation of results.

Specific Requirements

Please send the following documents in English by e-mail:

• Professional CV, including relevant research experience
• List of publications and other research outputs
• A short motivation letter describing your expertise, research interests and suitability for the position
• Copy of Ph.D. degree in physics or materials science
• Letter of recommendation from the Ph.D. supervisor and/or from the current or former postdoctoral advisor

Use the subject line: QM4ST Postdoc - Advanced Oxide Thin Films - your surname.

Languages: ENGLISH

Level: Excellent

Additional Information

Selection process

Applications will be assessed on relevant research experience, experimental expertise and motivation. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview to discuss their previous work and its relevance to the position.

Additional comments

Employment will be for a fixed period of 14 months, with the possibility of extension.
Salary up to CZK 80,000, depending on qualifications, experience and jobs status.
This position may be supported by Family Allowance.

Project name: QM4ST
Project number: CZ.02.01.01/00/22_008/0004572

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Website for additional job details: https://qm4st.zcu.cz/en/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available: 1

Company/Institute: Faculty of Applied Sciences, NTIS, University of West Bohemia in Pilsen

Country: Czech Republic

City: Pilsen

Postal Code: 30100

Street: Technická 2967/8

Contact

City: Pilsen

Website: https://www.zcu.cz/en

Street: Univerzitní 2732/8

Postal Code: 301 00

E-Mail: vrambala@rek.zcu.cz