First stage researcher in material physics in the SWEB project

Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia, Latvia

Updated: 13 days ago
Deadline: 30 Apr 2026

7 Apr 2026
Job Information
Organisation/Company

Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia
Department

Thin Film Laboratory
Research Field

Physics » Other
Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Positions

Research Support Positions
Application Deadline

30 Apr 2026 - 17:00 (Europe/Berlin)
Country

Latvia
Type of Contract

Other
Type of Contract Extra Information

5 year project
Job Status

Other
Job Status Extra Information

from EUR 2500 per month
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Horizon Europe
Reference Number

101087367
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Who we are

 

The ISSP Thin Film laboratory (TFL) is committed to providing the ERA team led by outstanding researcher Dr.Smagul Karazhanov with the resources and support necessary to ensure the success of the SWEB project. To this end, the TFL, led by Prof. Dr.Juris Purans, has assembled a core team of experts in order to successfully carry out the project over five years.

 

The goals of the project are to develop world-leading research on functional materials and their SWEB applications, to advance teaching capacity and to foster institutional governance changes towards excellence and sustainability.

 

Most of the current R&D activity related to smart advanced coating is based either on research or commercialization. In the project we will consider close cooperation between academic group with industry combined with training of young researchers through annual schools.

 

The position

You’d be working in a multicultural and multi-disciplinary group of physicists and materials scientists on thermochromic, electrochromic and photochromic materials with strategic aim to bridge the gap between research and industry in the framework of Smart Windows.

The successful candidate will work within a new research group led by Dr.Smagul Karazhanov focusing on development of spin-off project proposals for various funding programmes.

 

Within the team, your main responsibilities will be

  • Ensure market analysis, innovation tracking and stakeholder mapping within the field of Smart Windows.
  • Create collaboration network with industrial stakeholders in-line with SWEB project objectives;
  • Organize events to create new partnerships between ISSP and private sector companies;
  • Support strategy development and planning activities, including roadmaps, within the project;
  • Pre-award support activities within HorizonEurope, MSCA, ERDF;
  • Support communication and information exchange with potential partners;
  • Support Project manager in preparation of SWEB project related periodic reports;
  • Sputtering with R2R equipment (<10% time).

    • He/she will work in a highly multidisciplinary research team, travelling to events/meeting if necessary (<10% time).


    Where to apply
    E-mail

    juris.purans@cfi.lu.lv

    Requirements
    Research Field
    Physics » Other
    Education Level
    Master Degree or equivalent

    Skills/Qualifications

    Requirements

    • Advanced degree in Physics, Material Science or Engineering;
    • Experience in Horizon 2020/Horizon Europe/ERC/EIC/MSCA programme’s project proposal preparation and project implementation within last 5 years;
    • Experience in lab-to-market transition or collaboration with industrial partners;
    • Characterization technical skills, including ellipsometry, XRD, SEM, AFM;
    • Attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines;
    • Good communication skills in oral and written English.

    Specific Requirements

    What would make you shine

    • Experience in Project management at university or research centre;
    • Valid PMP/Prince2 certificate;
    • Hands-on experience in DOMS (HiPIMS) technologies;
    • Additional technical/academical background;
    • Experience in thin films deposition and relevant equipment;
    • Good in time and priority management;
    • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a highly interdisciplinary environment

    Languages
    ENGLISH
    Level
    Good

    Additional Information
    Benefits

    Compensation and benefits

    • Competitive salary package starting from EUR 2500 per month
    • Social benefits including health insurance

    Selection process

    How to apply

    Your application is preferred in PDF format through our recruitment system and should include:

    • Cover letter that includes a description of your previous experience as well as your motivation for applying to this position, and latest CV with publication list
    • Attested certificates and diploma
    • 2 references

    Send by e-mail to juris.purans@cfi.lu.lv by 30th of April 2026, copy timurs.safiulins@cfi.lu.lv


    Work Location(s)
    Number of offers available
    1
    Company/Institute
    Thin Film Laboratories at ISSP
    Country
    Latvia
    City
    Riga
    Postal Code
    LV-1061
    Street
    Kengaraga 8
    Geofield


    Contact
    City

    Riga
    Website

    https://www.swebwindow.eu
    Street

    Kengaraga 8
    Postal Code

    LV-1061
    E-Mail

    juris.purans@cfi.lu.lv

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