Deliverable 1.1.1: Job Advertisement for Recruitment of SERs

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1 Deliverable 1.1.1: Job Advertisement for Recruitment of SERs The CCQCN Project is funded in the framework of the EC's SEVENTH FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME (FP7-REGPOT ) under Grant Agreement n

2 Project no Project acronym: CCQCN Project full title: Crete Center for Quantum Complexity and Nanotechnology REGPOT SEVENTH FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME Deliverable Job Advertisement for Recruitment of SERs Dissemination level: PU

3 Job Advertisement for Recruitment of SERs Crete Center for Quantum Complexity and Nanotechnology WP1 focuses on activities that strengthen the research potential of the Center and increase its international competitiveness. This is accomplished by hiring talented individuals that will strengthen the research capabilities. The hiring effort of the Center started once the proposal evaluation outcome became known and intensified from the project start date on. For the recruitment to succeed, the Center (via the University of Crete s administrative authorities, obeying both Greek and EU laws and procedures) advertised the position openings via EURAXESS, the University of Crete s position announcement system, the Center s website ( after Sept 1, 2013), as well as by direct contacts with the twinning institutions. Task 1 (T1-WP1) of WP1 focuses on the recruitment of five senior experienced researchers (SER). A SER is a researcher that has already at least three to four years of previous postdoctoral research experience and he/she is working in areas that are reasonably close to the topics under investigation by the Center. He/she should be able to launch his/hers own independent research, to guide graduate students, participate in all aspects of the activities of the Center (seminars, exchange visits, workshops) and influence the research policy for the Center. As described in the DoW, the SER is envisioned as a prospective junior faculty member who, after establishing a successful track record in the Center, will compete for a position in the Department of Physics. The five SER s will be theorists or experimentalists focusing on the research topics addressed by the Center. They will support actively and participate in all intellectual activities of the Center, i.e. contribute in the Center workshops, guide ERs as well as graduate students, deliver seminars and initiate visits from the twinning institutions as well as participate in the Center mobility. At the same time, they will bear also responsibility for linking the different groups of the Center and creating an intellectual atmosphere that assists collaborative work. In order to fill the 5 planned SER positions, three position openings announcements (advertisements) were conducted on (a) April 30, 2013, (b) June 14, 2013, and (c) November 28, Appendix I presents the EURAXESS first advertisement (30/4/2013), Appendix II presents the EURAXESS second advertisement (14/6/2013), and Appendix III presents the EURAXESS third advertisement (28/11/2013). The procedure for hiring the SERs is the following: (a) the SER positions are advertised; (b) the prospective SERs (applicants) apply before the deadline; (c) the Positions Evaluation Committee (established by the University of Crete, obeying Greek and EU laws and regulations) evaluates all applicants and prepares the Evaluation Report, which is sent for ratification to the Research Committee of the University of Crete (which assembles monthly or bi-monthly); (d) once ratified, the contract is prepared following all Greek and EU rules and regulations; (e) the contract is signed by the researcher and by the University of Crete s legal representatives; (f) the accepted researcher is

4 responsible for completing visa requirements (if needed) and all relevant legal paperwork in the regional authorities in order to be legally legitimate for work in Greece. Contracts are awarded for a one-year period after which they can be extended (decision is made by the Management Committee based on the overall performance of the researcher). In case of one or more SERs cannot come or for personal/professional reasons terminate the appointment at an earlier date than planned, CCQCN will hire additional SERs to fulfill the overall p- month research effort. This will happen throughout the course of the three year duration period of the project. During the first year, CCQCN has filled all 5 SERs positions as can be seen in the following Table: CCQCN SER RESEARCH PERSONNEL ΝΑΜΕ SER/ER Date of Position Announcement Date of Decision (by QCN Committee) Date of beginning of Contract SERs Dr. Nikolaos Lazaridis SER 30/4/ /06/2013 1/9/2013 Dr. Vasilios Niarchos SER 30/4/ /06/2013 1/9/2013 Dr. Georgios Neofotistos SER 14/6/ /07/2013 1/9/2013 Dr. Patrick Henri Navez SER 28/11/ /3/2014 1/5/2014 Dr. Oksana Shramkova SER 28/11/ /6/2014 1/10/2014 The Evaluation Reports and the job contracts for the SERs will be presented in Deliverable

5 APPENDIX I ADVERTISEMENT OF RECRUITMENT OF CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICISTS (ERs/SERs) [1 nd Advertisement; 30/4/2013] Application Deadline 25/06/2013 Job ID Application form can be downloaded at: and must be sent by mail to: thomakis@uoc.gr mentioning the call number 3779 Postdoctoral researcher The Crete Center of Quantum Complexity and Nanotechnology (CCQCN) is seeking fellows at the research associate and senior research associate postdoctoral level that will perform research work in broad areas of Condensed Matter Physics (theory and experiment), field theory and AdS/CFT, nanotechnology (experiment) and related areas. Description The postdoctoral positions refer to areas such as magnetics and magnetic materials, ultrafast phenomena, strongly correlated electronic systems, field theoretical methods in condensed matter physics, metamaterials, superconductivity, superconducting and quantum metamaterials, graphene, nanotechnology and device physics and related topics. Details on the specific research areas of CCQCN members can be found in Center webpage: Research Fields Physics Career Stage Experienced researcher or 4-10 yrs (Post-Doc) Research Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Benefits Salaries depend strongly on qualifications. Typical yearly gross pay at the beginning level is Euros while for senior research associates can reach a significantly higher level, depending on experience and qualifications. Comment/web site for additional job details Details on the CCQCN and the research areas can be found in the Center's webpage: Potential candidates are encouraged to correspond and solicit further information from individual members of the Center application form can be downloaded at: and must be sent by mail to: thomakis@uoc.gr mentioning the call number 3779

6 Requirements Degree PhD or equivalent Degree Field Physics

7 APPENDIX II ADVERTISEMENT OF RECRUITMENT OF CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICISTS (ERs/SERs) [2 nd Advertisement; 14/6/2013] Application Deadline 25/06/2013 Job ID Application form can be downloaded at: and must be sent by mail to: mentioning the call number 5074 Condensed matter physicists 1. Experimental low temperature physics 2. Experimental semiconductor-graphene physics 3. Theoretical non-equilibrium many body physics 4. Theoretical superconductivity and Josephson junction physics 5.Theoretical and numerical physics of nanostructures and quantum devices Description 1. We are seeking an experimental condensed matter physicist to study the low temperature characteristics of emergent phases of correlated electron systems on the border of magnetism. Applicants should have demonstrated experience on setting up and running experiments to millikelvin temperatures and high magnetic fields, utilizing existing low temperature facilities and seting up a new helium-3 system with a high field superconducting magnet to perform transport and thermodynamic measurements. Experiments at international facilities will be part of the project and past experience will be considered an advantage. Earlier activities and publication record on superconductivity, ferroelectricity and multiferroicity will be an advantage. Contact person Prof. C.

8 Panagopoulos 2. We are seeking an experimental condensed matter physicist that will participate in the synthesis of metal oxide semiconductors with graphene: sol gel, hydrothermal synthesis, solid state reactions, spattering, aerosol spray pyrolysis, spin and dip coating. Will perform characterization of materials -Ray Diffraction, Thermogravimetric Analysis, Differential thermal analysis, Mid and Far Infrared Spectroscopy Raman etc. Will also study the combinations of MOs with graphene (on flexible substrates) for a range of applications for efficient TFT, transparent/flexible electronics, photocatalysis and sensors technologies. Contact person Prof. G. Kiriakidis. 3. We are seeking a theoretical condensed matter physicist to work on non-equilibrium many-body dynamics of correlated quantum systems interacting non-linearly with ultra-short light pulses. Research involves photo-induced femtosecond magnetism in correlated systems and photoinduced quantum phase transitions during femtosecond timescales as well as spin-dependent dynamics and nano-magnetism. Experience with multi-dimensional nonlinear optical spectroscopy of condensed matter systems, time-dependent density matrix and non-equilibrium Green s function computational tools are desirable. Contact person Prof. E. Perakis. 4. We are seeking a theoretical condensed matter physicist to work on superconducting materials and metamaterials and in particular in Josephson junction heterostructures. Analytical skills as well as extensive numerical expertise in superconductivity and magnetism is desired. Contact person Prof. N. Flytzanis 5. We are seeking a theoretical condensed matter physicist with strong background in the physics of nanostructures and computational nanotechnology, with emphasis on modeling and simulation of time-dependent electron transport in quantum devices, inelastic scattering effects in tunneling structures, and modeling nanostructure networks. Contact person Prof. X. Zotos Research Fields Physics - Condensed matter properties Career Stage Experienced researcher or 4-10 yrs (Post-Doc) Research Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Comment/web site for additional job details Positions are for one year renewable for a second year. Salary is gross 2,000 Euros per month. application form can be downloaded at: and must be sent by mail to: thomakis@uoc.gr mentioning the call number 5074

9 Requirements Required Education Level Degree PhD or equivalent Degree Field Physics Required Research Experiences Main Research Field Physics Research Sub Field Condensed matter properties Years of Research Experience2

10 APPENDIX III ADVERTISEMENT OF RECRUITMENT OF SER 3 rd ADVERTISEMENT (28/9/2013) Job ID Application Deadline 15/01/2014 Details on the CCQCN and its research areas can be found in the Center's webpage: Prospective candidates are encouraged to contact the Center s staff and get further information. Application form can be downloaded at: and must be sent by mail to: thomakis@uoc.gr mentioning the call number 8887 Senior Experienced Researcher The Crete Center of Quantum Complexity and Nanotechnology (CCQCN), a newly established (ECfunded) research center at the Physics Department of the University of Crete (located in Heraklion, Crete, Greece), is seeking fellows at the Senior Research Associate level, who will perform research work in areas of Condensed Matter Physics (theory and experiment), field theory and AdS/CFT, nanotechnology (experiment) and related areas. Description

11 The senior research associate positions refer to areas such as magnetics and magnetic materials, ultrafast phenomena, strongly correlated electronic systems, field theoretical methods in condensed matter physics, metamaterials, superconductivity, superconducting and quantum metamaterials, nonlinear physics, graphene, nanotechnology and device physics and related topics. Details on the specific research areas of CCQCN members can be found in Center webpage: Research Fields Physics and related sciences Career Stage Experienced researcher of more than 5 years of experience Research Profile Senior Experienced Researcher Benefits Salaries depend strongly on experience and qualifications. Typical annual gross pay is 48,000 Euros. Researchers will have the opportunity to visit the twinning institutes of the Center (Cambridge University, Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization in Goettingen, Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research in Dresden, Laboratory of Analysis and Architecture of Systems in Toulouse, Leiden University, Cologne University, Institute of Solid State Physics at Technion in Haifa, Physics Institute of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, and Laboratoire de Physique Theorique de l Ecole Normale Superieure in Paris) and interact with both the theory and experiment groups of the Center and the visiting researchers, and use the new laboratory equipment and supercomputing facility. Comment/web site for additional job details Details on the CCQCN and its research areas can be found in the Center's webpage: Prospective candidates are encouraged to contact the Center s staff and get further information. application form can be downloaded at: and must be sent by mail to: thomakis@uoc.gr mentioning the call number 8887 Required Education Level Degree PhD or equivalent Degree Field Physics or related sciences Required Research Experiences Main Research Field Condensed Matter Physics, or field theory and AdS/CFT Research Sub Field Quantum physics, complex systems, nanotechnology Years of Research ExperienceOptimally, 5 years after getting PhD

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