Open PhD position – Synthesis of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs)

Qualification requirements for interested candidates:

• Completed university education (B.S., M.S., or equivalent) in organic chemistry or related fields
• A strong background in organic chemical synthesis, particularly aromatic condensation reactions 
• Experience performing research in a chemistry research laboratory
• Strong verbal and written skills in English language

• Hands-on experience with synthesis of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons is an advantage
• Experience with electrochemical and spectroscopy characterization methods is beneficial but not essential
• Publication(s) in quality scientific journals is a big advantage

Where will you work? The research will be performed at newly established Laboratory for Advanced Materials (LAM), located in the recently constructed CU Science Park (https://cusp.uniba.sk). As a PhD student you will be a member of a multidisciplinary research team of PhD students, postdoctoral researchers and research staff, led by an internationally recognized researcher, ERA Chair, Dr. Milan Sykora. You will be able to learn about design and preparation of new materials, their chemical, structural and electronic characterization using variety of advanced characterization methods and development of applications in energy conversion and storage, optoelectronics, electronics or biotechnology. Your participation in this research will include opportunities to collaborate with other research teams from top Slovak research institutions as well as our collaborators from EU and USA. As part of your studies you will have an opportunity to present your research results at international conferences as well as participate in exchange research visits with our international collaborators.

Compensation. You will be paid a monthly stipend in the amount of 1000-1200 EUR net, depending on your performance and experience, for period of 4 years. Thanks to a relatively low cost of living in Slovakia and availability of student housing, the stipend offers a financially comfortable student experience. After completion of your PhD you may continue your research at the LAM as a postdoctoral researcher, with the possibility to apply for prestigious fellowships (e.g., Marie-Curie Fellowship, Alexander von Humboldt fellowship), for international scientific stays at institutions and/or apply for positions requiring a PhD, such as senior researcher in chemical and materials science companies, an assistant professor position at one of the universities in Slovakia or abroad, etc. 

If you are interested in the position, please contact Dr. Pavol Tisovsky via e-mail (pavol.tisovsky@uniba.sk). In the e-mail please state why would you like to work at LAM (in the context of your prior position/experience and your future plans) and attach a CV (one-page max.). Recommendation letter from your mentor of mentors is a plus. You can find more information at: https://fns.uniba.sk/en/lam