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An opportunity to apply for a postdoctoral researcher position in the field of PVD deposition and consecutive analysis of advanced nanostructured materials or HEA materials is now open at the Masaryk University, Faculty of Science.
Workplace: Department of Physical Electronics, Faculty of Science, Masaryk University in Brno, Czech Republic
Type of employment: Temporary position for 1 year with the possibility of prolongation by 1 more year
Pay: 35 000 CZK Number of positions: 1
Working hours: 1.0 FTE (full-time employment of 40 hours a week)
Expected Start Date: 01/2020 or negotiable with respect to eventual immigration timelines for non EU candidates
Position Description
The postdoc will work at the within the PVDlab that is a part of the CEPLANT centre. The project focusses on deposition of X-B-C nanostructured coatings and refractive metal-based high entropy alloy coatings utilizing magnetron sputtering and their further complex analyses by methods available at the centre (SEM, EDX, XRD, XPS, Raman spectroscopy, nanoindentation) as well as by methods available at cooperating institutions within Europe (TEM, tribological properties, thermal and oxidation stability,…). The goal of the project is to achieve understanding between the deposition plasma properties and the properties of the deposited coatings. The project is therefore in the border area between Physics, Materials Chemistry and Engineering sciences.
The main tasks of the postdoc will be:
- To choose the deposition conditions and independently carry out the depositions by magnetron sputtering
- To measure the properties of the coatings, analyse the data and use them as feedback for establishing further experiments
- To publish the research outputs
- To propose and develop new areas of research within the research group
Desired Skills and Experience
- Ph.D. Degree in Physics, Materials Chemistry, Engineering or in nearby scientific fields
- Good communication skills (oral and written) in English
- Experience in PVD preparation of thin films or coatings, in nanostructured and high-entropy materials, materials characterization and previous publications in peer-reviewed journals are an advantage.
The candidate should have a strong motivation for the research project and be able to contribute with creative ideas, be structured, ready to work independently as well as in a group, be prepared to collaborate with scientists from other research groups and/or universities, and be able to co-manage a group of students.
For further information about the position please contact assoc. prof. Pavel Souček (soucek@physics.muni.cz, 00420 549 49 8769).
Application submission at: https://www.muni.cz/o-univerzite/kariera-na-mu/volna-mista/49609
About the Workplace
Masaryk University is a comprehensive research-intensive university with a strong international standing. Our mission is to pursue top-quality research and education. Masaryk University is the second-largest university in the Czech Republic with nine faculties, more than 5000 staff, and more than 30 000 students.
The Department of Physical Electronics at the Faculty of Science, Masaryk University provides courses and guarantees fundamental and applied research in the fields on plasma physics, plasma applications, and nanotechnology. It has a tradition of more than 50 years.
The R&D Centre for Low-cost Plasma and Nanotechnology Surface Modifications (CEPLANT) was established in 2010 as part of the Department of Physical Electronics and was funded by the European Structural Funds and has been recognized by the European Union as a Key Enabling Technologies (KET’s) centre. CEPLANT boasts a rich network of cooperating institutions in the world. Cooperation with colleagues in the Netherlands, Germany, Austria and Hungary is expected within the proposed position.