Institut Jožef Stefan, Odsek za nanostrukturne materiale

We are looking for a highly motivated candidate who has successfully completed University studies in the field of physics, chemistry or materials science (equivalent to EU MSc, 2nd stage Bologna programme) with an average grade above 80%. The candidates for young researcher position with prior research experience shown through their publication record, good communication skills and proficiency in English will have advantage. The upper age limit for the candidates is 28 years.

The research topic involves atomic‐scale studies of initial stages of phase transformations in crystalline materials with a special focus on tropochemical twinning and its influence on crystal growth. The concept of chemically induced phase transformations in crystalline materials is a new approach towards understanding the atomistic principles of phase formation and related crystal growth, having far‐reaching implications not only for understanding the thermodynamics and kinetics of processes during crystal nucleation at the atomic scale, but offer far‐reaching implications in a development of novel nanostructured materials. Guided by the advisor, the PhD student will learn methods of electron microscopy, which will be the basic tool for resolving the nature of structural transformations in selected materials. Finally, the proposed nucleation mechanisms will be verified by choosing suitable synthesis approach to reproduce the studied structural phenomenon. Independent research ability is expected from the candidate. All the facilities for conducting the research are available at the hosting institution or through international collaborations.  

The PhD position involves doctoral studies (3rd stage Bologna programme) at the Jožef Stefan International postgraduate School and individual research work which will be completed with a PhD degree in the field of Nanosciences and Nanotechnology.  

The candidates are requested to send their contact information, a motivation letter, a copy of diploma with grades of all passed subjects, certified by their domicile University, a CV with a description of skills and past work experience including their bibliography by e‐mail, until July 30th, to:

Assist. Prof. Aleksander Rečnik
Department for Nanostructured Materials
Jožef Stefan Institute  
Jamova cesta 39, SI‐1000 LJUBLJANA
Slovenia, EU
e‐mail: aleksander.recnik@ijs.si
phone: 01 4773‐815