The candidate should demonstrate  competence in the following aspects:

• Understanding the interaction mechanisms of advanced materials based on ILS with the organic species.
• Experience in modeling of periodic structures (preparation of the model for calculations, analysis of obtained results).
• Development of new methodologies and models for a deeper understanding of processes/mechanisms on the atomic level.
• Comparison of theoretical results with experimental data obtained, e.g., by SEM, XRD, FTIR, Raman, TG/DTA, UV/Vis, Brillouin spectroscopy, etc.
• Ability to discuss obtained results with experimentalists to elucidate the properties of new advanced materials.
• Ability to design computational models based on the real crystallographic structures.
• Experiences with the refinement of crystallographic structures.
• Work in Unix/Linux environment.
• Ability to design and conduct calculations on proposed models individually.
• Experiences with program packages VASP, Gaussian and MedeA.

The applicants are expected to submit before September 12 (including), 2023 a short description of project objectives (1 page A4, identify the research topic), a professional CV including a list of publications (together with citations), and documents of finished PhD. Applications should be sent via email to stanislav.komorovsky@savba.sk. Please use the subject “R2/R3 call - Name Surname” to identify the application. Only complete submissions are considered.

Integration to research team in the future.

For R3 researchers, the possibility to develop their own research team.

Flexible working time.

Contribution for lunch vouchers.

• PhD degree
• Experience in the field of computational chemistry
• Experience with the mentioned research topic
• Publication history in high-impact journals
• Experience in project management is an advantage
• Ability to work independently
• English literacy
• Willingness to relocate

The candidates must fulfill the criteria for R3 researchers as follows (they will be subjected to evaluation based on CV):

R3 - Established Researcher (Researchers who have developed a level of independence)

This describes researchers who have developed a level of independence.

Necessary competences

All necessary and most desirable competences of 'Recognised Researcher' plus:

• Has an established reputation based on research excellence in their field;
• Makes a positive contribution to the development of knowledge, research, and development through cooperation and collaboration;
• Identifies research problems and opportunities within their area of expertise;
• Identifies appropriate research methodologies and approaches;
• Conducts research independently which advances a research agenda;
• Can take the lead in executing collaborative research projects in cooperation with colleagues and project partners;
• Publishes papers as lead author, organizes workshop or conference sessions

Desirable competences

• Establishes collaborative relationships with relevant industry research or development groups
• Communicates their research effectively to the research community and wider society
• Is innovative in their approach to research
• Can form research consortia and secure research funding/budgets/resources from research councils or industry
• Is committed to the professional development of his/her own career and acts as a mentor for others.

The applications will be considered individually and based on the submitted documents. The promising applicants – a maximum of 3 candidates - will be invited for the internal preselection. All candidates will be informed about the selection results before September 13, 2023. The online interview of successful candidates will take place on September 14, 2023.

After internal preselection, the successful candidate – a maximum of one candidate - will be guided to prepare the full proposal in the required form https://vaia.gov.sk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Priloha_6B_Project-descr…. The full proposal must be completed and delivered before September 21 (including), 2023. Then the proposals will be evaluated by three independent external reviewers and based on their decision the project will be recommended for funding.

Data protection: All application documents submitted in connection with this call will be safely stored, used only for the purpose of the preselection process, and will not be provided to any third party. Personal data will be kept for six months and then will be erased.