Our research group is always open to expressions of interest from undergraduate and graduate students.
The HUN-REN Wigner Research Centre for Physics (Wigner RCP) invites applications for a postdoctoral position for the project supported by the National Research Excellence Programme Starting Grant “Optically active hierarchical nanostructures based on boron nitride nanotubes”.
Technological development increasingly relies on nanoscale building blocks for electronics, photonics and quantum computing, therefore precise bottom-up material design is in the forefront of materials science. Nanotubes with hollow cavities in the nanometer and length in the micrometer scale offer ideal templates to serve as nanosized laboratories, where new crystal structures, molecular assemblies can be created. Careful material design can realize robust building blocks for hierarchical nano-assemblies with endless functional potential. Our project focuses on synthesis of these novel materials, and on development of experimental setups to fully explore their properties.
Job description:
· The project aims to develop novel one-dimensional nanomaterials with optical functionalities inside various nanotubes.
· You will join the Laboratory for Advanced Structural Studies at the HUN-REN Wigner RCP.
· Depending on your background and research interest, you will:
o design and synthesize new hierarchical nano-assemblies
o use various optical spectroscopy techniques and transmission electron microscopy to study the properties of these novel systems both in the macro- and nanoscale
· You will assist the PI with instrument development.
Candidate Profile
Applicants should have:
· PhD degree (or equivalent) in Physics, Chemistry or a closely related field completed after 2020
· Demonstrated motivation for creative experimental work, with an interest in instrument design and strong problem-solving skills
· Ability to work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
· Previous experience in optical design and scanning near-field optical microscopy is an advantage but not required.
· Fluency in spoken and written English
What we offer:
· At the HUN-REN Wigner RCP you will work in an international work environment. Our institute is located in a picturesque green forest in the hills above Budapest, the cultural hub of Central Europe.
· Our group fosters a collegial atmosphere with direct access to senior researchers and a high degree of individual responsibility.
· Opportunity to shape the research and incorporate your own ideas.
· You will work in well-established laboratories with state-of-the-art instruments.
· The position is intended as full-time (40 hours / week for 18 months), founded by the National Research and Innovation Office STARTING grant scheme.
· The starting salary is 970 000 HUF/month.
· You will have opportunities for international collaboration, conference participation, and research visits.
More information?
For further information about the position, please contact Bea Botka, HUN-REN Wigner Research Centre for Physics at botka.bea@wigner.hu
Application Process
Applicants should submit the following documents:
· Curriculum Vitae
· Motivation letter outlining research interests and suitability for the project
· Copy of PhD certificate (or proof of expected completion)
· Brief summary of the PhD thesis
· Contact details of at least two referees
Applications should be sent to Bea Botka, botka.bea@wigner.hu
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until a suitable candidate is found.
If you are an experimental researcher with a strong curiosity about spectroscopy of nanostructures and a desire to develop your own ideas, we would be very interested in hearing from you.