Funding scheme
Marie Curie Actions—Networks for Initial Training (ITN)
Call (part) identifier FP7-PEOPLE-ITN-2012
Project number 316906 LUMINET
The Dean of the Faculty of Chemistry of the University of Wroclaw invites
applications for a post of one early stage researcher (ESR) to be employed as research
assistant for the period of three years at the University of Wroclaw within the project
LUMINET founded from the 7th Framework Programme (Marie Curie Actions - Network
for Initial Training, ITN). The successful candidate will work on the theme no. __ of the ITN
LUMINET with a specific topic ‘Nanocrystalline powders for lighting and imaging (WP
2,3)’. The employment period: 1 November 2013 till 31 October 2016.
The ESR will be expected to register for 4 years PhD programme at the Faculty of
Chemistry, University of Wrocław.
Job details:
The fellow shall be involved into:
 Modelling the chemical composition of phosphors for lighting and X-rays detection
 Synthesis of nanocrystalline phosphors of defined compositions
 Structural and morphological characterization of the synthesized phosphors
 Optimization of the phosphors morphology
 Characterization of the luminescent and radioluminescent properties of the phosphors
 Optimization of the phosphors spectroscopic properties
Marie Curie Fellow (PhD/Early Stage Researcher)
University of Wrocław (Host institution)
Duration: 36 months
Project title: Nanocrystalline powders for lighting and imaging (WP 2,3)
Supervisor: Professor Eugeniusz Zych
Objectives:
 Literature studies to select host materials for novel X-ray phosphors and
photoluminescent phosphors
 Dopant ions for broad band, fast luminescence
 Selection of preparation techniques and rough estimation of preparation conditions
 Synthesis of the phosphors
 Structural and morphological analysis of synthesized compositions
 Spectroscopic (mostly photo- and radioluminescence) analysis of the fabricated
phosphors
 Measurements of quantum efficiency of the photoluminescence and light output (light
yield) of scintillators
 In-depth analysis of the phosphors properties (together with correlation of the
structural, morphological and spectroscopic properties)
Planned secondment:
 University of Tartu,
 Lediko or another industrial partner
Living and Mobility Allowances
Living and Mobility Allowances are calculated by means of the application of countryspecific correction coefficients to standard allowances across all countries, as specified in the
FP7 People Work Programme. They are subject to the compulsory reductions (taxation, social
charges) of the countries concerned.
Annual Living Allowances for Poland:
29 298,00 Euros for Early Stage Researcher
Monthly Mobility Allowance for Poland:
539,70 Euros for researchers without a family and 771,00 Euros for researchers with a
family.
Researchers also have access to training monies for eligible activities in the project, to be
determined and agreed in advance under the direction of the relevant supervisor, management
supervisory board and coordinator.
Eligibility requirements
 Early stage researcher: means a researcher who, at the time of recruitment by the
beneficiary, has not yet been awarded the doctorate degree and is in the first 4 years
(full-time equivalent) of his/her research career.
 Candidates can only apply for a position in a country in which they have not been
domiciled for more than 12 months in the previous three years prior to appointment.
 In addition, to qualify for the post, at the time of appointment, ESR applicants must
have less than the equivalent of 4-years full-time research experience since gaining the
University degree which would entitle them to embark on doctoral studies in the
country in which the degree was received.
 Consortium members are bound by the equal opportunity policies of their respective
institutions.
Language Requirements
Candidates for ESR positions should present very good knowledge of English to efficiently
communicate, as well as write reports and papers, give seminars and lectures in the language.
Mobility requirements
 At the time of appointment, the researcher may not have resided or carried out his/her
main activity in the country of the appointing institution for more than 12 months in
the 3 years immediately prior to his/her appointment. Short stays such as holidays are
not taken into account.
Specific requirements at the University of Wroclaw
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Good knowledge of electron-spectroscopic processes
Experience in research on luminescent materials
Experience in characterization of X-ray detectors and intensifying screens
Ability to work within a group
Independence in research and deep motivation
The applications should include following elements:
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Job application cover letter
Curriculum Vitae
Copy of MSc diploma
List of publications (if applicable)
Other supportive documents that might be relevant
All documents should be scanned and sent in an electronic format to:
eugeniusz.zych@chem.uni.wroc.pl with subject: Application LUMINET
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 24 October 2013