Dear Sir/Madem, My name is Elena Tkatchenko. 1) My interests: rare earth elements chemistry (molybdates, fluorides, borates, oxides), nanoparticles, solid state, soft chemistry, single crystals. 2) Qualification: I have PhD in Inorganic Chemistry (thesis about RE-molybdates, solid state), I work with RE borates since 2001, with RE oxides - since 2002, with RE fluorides - since 2004 3) CV attached below 4) Research plan: to continue mentioned above positions (borates, oxides preferably), I would like to head small research group of the students for diploma projects with the RE-topics. 5) 3 Recommendation letters I could send as soon as needed 6) Potential research program: - synthesis of the nanoparticles (advanced materials for photonics, ceramics) - to investigate it by different methods (X-ray, DTA, microscopy etc.) - to find it`s applications Faithfully yours, Elena Tkatchenko