Postdoctoral researcher (1) at the Laboratory for Colloids, Polyelectrolytes and Interfaces, NANORI, University of Rijeka

• Ph.D. in Physics or Physical chemistry, or related fields
• Strong skills in experimental physics and/or physical chemistry
• Theoretical knowledge in some of the fields: optics, spectroscopy, solid state physics, electrodynamics, physical chemistry of ionic solutions and polyelectrolytes, electrochemistry, and colloids.
• Programming (Igor Pro, Python, Mathematica, or similar) of data analysis routines, understanding of the underlying mathematics (a good practical knowledge of linear algebra is a must)
• Proven experience in teaching or mentoring undergraduate students
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Strong publication record in some of the fields: physical chemistry, solid state physics, atomic or molecular physics
• Experience in spectroscopic ellipsometry is a plus

Required documentation:

• Curriculum vitae
• Motivational letter
• Citizenship certificate or proof of citizenship of another country
• Copy of the proof of the academic degree of Doctor of Science
• Overview of scientific, teaching, or professional activities
• Evidence supporting the qualifications listed in the CV and the Overview, as well as publications (.pdf) relevant to the selection
• Letter of recommendation from the mentor of the doctoral dissertation and another experienced scientist in the field of the doctoral dissertation or postdoctoral work, in case the candidate has accomplished postdoctoral training.

The gross salary is defined by Croatian law applying to the position of higher research assistant (“viši asistent”), in the range of 2100 – 2300 Eur/month, depending on the social status. All regulations prescribed by Croatian law, including person-specific rights, apply for this position.

The university reserves the right to conduct a knowledge, skills, and abilities assessment through an interview and/or testing process for applicants, about which the applicants will be informed on time. If an applicant fails to respond to the invitation for testing or an interview, it will be considered that they have withdrawn their application. Incomplete and untimely applications will not be considered. Applicants will be informed of the results of the competition promptly.

Applicants are kindly invited to submit their application and all the required documentation to: dcakara@uniri.hr.

The university reserves the right not to decide on the selection of candidates without providing specific justification.

An applicant who has obtained qualifications abroad, in the case of selection, is obliged to obtain an opinion on foreign educational qualifications (under the jurisdiction of the National ENIC/NARIC Office of the Agency for Science and Higher Education) before entering into an employment contract.

Earliest starting date: May 1, 2024

The postdoc will be performing research activities defined within, but not limited to, the EU-funded research project executed by a consortium of partners with strictly defined roles. Within this project, she/he will maintain correspondence and collaborate with several external partners. It is expected that the postdoc will significantly contribute to the development of the experimental and data treatment methodology in the field of optics and spectroscopy (absorption spectroscopy, spectroscopic ellipsometry, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, etc.) as well as electrochemical and electrical measurements related to the ion-to-electron charge transfer in composite thin films that may exhibit a range of structural properties resulting in complex optical and electrical response, such as phase inhomogeneity and percolation effects, anisotropy, charge carrier and Mie’s scattering etc.

The candidate must be building his career on solid scientific knowledge, dedicated beyond compromise to the high ethical principles and bottom-up approach in scientific research, is self-driven yet highly responsible, ready to plan day-to-day research tasks and report results to the PI, communicate joint tasks with partners, has good practice in time management as well as balanced passion and patience necessary for highest quality research.

For all additional information, please contact the laboratory head and PI, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dusko Cakara (dcakara@uniri.hr).