Call for MSCA fellowship [CLOSED]
We are looking for candidates to apply for MSCA postdoctoral fellowships at the M² group, department of Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Comenius University Bratislava, Slovakia. The proposed project entitled TOMORROW („Toward more efficient treatments of wastewaters“) should be focused on the fundamental understanding of innovative water treatments based on AOPs for the removal of contaminants of emerging concerns. Also an emphasis on the potential impacts in sustainability and water reuse in the frame of the circular economy is required. So if you want to boost your scientific carreer and also to promote the research about the protection of the water resource, this opportunity is for you! Please, consult our call on Euraxess but also the website of Marie Curie-Sklodowska Actions on Postdoctoral Fellowship to prepare your project.
Call for PhD. candidates [CLOSED] - starting on academic year 2025/2026
We are looking for PhD. candidates in the field of Inorganic Chemistry with an excellent background in Materials Chemistry or Photochemistry or Chemical reactivity of radical/non-radical species. Another requirement for considering your application is a solid knowledge in General and Inorganic Chemistry along with an experience in the preparation/characterization of advanced inorganic materials and advanced oxidation processes. The PhD. candidate should have a Master degree (i.e., validated 3 years of BSc studies + validated 2 years of MSc studies) in the above mentionned fields. An experience in publication of articles in international peer-reviewed journals is highly appreciated.
MIA lab
Supervisor: Dr. Martin Motola
Four (4) PhD topics:
- Preparation of nanostructured materials via electrochemical anodic oxidation for environmental applications
- Design of efficient electrode/electrolyte materials for reversible SOFCs
- Design of oxygen electrode materials for reversible SOFCs
- Low-temperature sintering strategies in electrolyte material design for SOFCs
MR2P lab
Supervisor: Dr. Olivier Monfort
Two (2) PhD topics:
-Unravelling the mechanism of oxidant activation at the surface of nanomaterials in AOPs for wastewater treatment
-Investigation of the degradation of pharmaceutical compounds in wastewaters using nanomaterials and/or photochemical processes
Important dates
18th April 2025: Deadline for submitting pre-application
25th April 2025: Results of the pre-selection (via email)
28th April-2nd May: Online interview with the potential supervisor
31st May 2025: Deadline for submitting official application (via web-portal along with payment of application)
June 18th 2025: Admission phase (oral examination by the admission commission)
June 19th 2025: Results (via university web-portal)
Please, send your pre-application before the 18th of April 2025 by email to the respective lab leaders (MR2P: monfort1@uniba.sk and MIA: martin.motola@uniba.sk). Your pre-application should contain the following files:
CV
Motivation letter: briefly explain why you are interested in the selected PhD topic and why you think you are qualified for the position
Research proposal: write a structured 2-page project on the selected PhD topic
Incomplete pre-applications will be not considered. The pre-selection is a phase where the potential supervisor will support at least 1 PhD candidate (but other candidates can submit an official application).
For pre-selected candidates, further information on the next admission phases will be send in April-May about (i) the interview with potential supervisor (discussion on the chosen PhD topic and examination of theoretical skills), (ii) the oral examination in front of the admission commission (about general and advanced inorganic chemistry)
Thematics for MSc. and BSc. theses [OPEN] - starting on academic year 2025/2026
We are currently seeking BSc. and MSc. students who are interested in joining our research group. We have opened the topics for MSc. and BSc. theses in the field of advanced water purification using nanomaterials! Do you want to get involved in scientific research in the field of water protection and sustainability? If yes, you are the ideal candidate.
Our main research focus
- Fundamental research in the field of wastewaters treatment
- Mechanistic elucidation of innovative advanced oxidation processes (AOPs)
- Preparation, characterisation and development of nanomaterials
Why joining us?
- Work on impactful projects that address global water challenges
- Collaborate with leading experts in the field of wastewaters treatment and nanomaterials
- Be part of a dynamic and supportive research team
What do we offer?
- Working conditions in an international environment
- Comprehensive training in materials, physical and analytical chemistry
- Personal and professional development to achieve further academic goals
How to apply?
- Just DM olivier.monfort@uniba.sk
BSc. thematics
Iron-based photoactive materials
Supervisor: Dr. Monfort
Multi-valency of iron in water treatment
Supervisor: Dr. Monfort
Photodegradation of model organic pollutant using TiO2 nanotubes
Supervisor: Dr. Motola
Preparation and characterization of TiO2 nanotubes via electrochemical anodic oxidation
Supervisor: Dr. Motola
Preparation and characterization of mineral-like compounds including iron hydroxides/oxides for environmental remediation
Supervisor: Dr. Monfort
MSc. thematics
Photo-induced AOPs based on ferrate decomposition byproducts
Supervisor: Dr. Monfort
Preparation of single-wall TiO2 nanotubes for photoelectrochemical applications
Supervisor: Dr. Motola
Study of iron-based materials in photocatalytic and Fenton-based processes
Supervisor: Dr. Monfort
Surface modified TiO2 nanotubes using transition metals for photoinduced degradation of organic pollutants
Supervisor: Dr. Motola