Post doc in Advanced Analytical Electron Microscopy

Aretè & Cocchi Technology; Genova; In loco; EUR 34.000 - 40.000; Tempo pieno

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Private health care coverage

Two-year contract

Descrizione del lavoro

The Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT) in Genova invites applications for a Postdoc in Advanced Analytical Electron Microscopy. The role focuses on developing TEM techniques and data-driven analysis for materials, with access to cutting-edge instrumentation.

Collaborative, international environment; two-year contract with competitive benefits, including private health care. Strong publication record and English proficiency are essential.

Competenze

• PhD in Physics, Materials Science, or related discipline.
• Documented experience in developing TEM techniques.
• Strong publication record.
• Ability to report, organize and publish research data.
• Good command of spoken and written English.

Mansioni

• Use Electron Microscopes (including advanced TEM) to develop new acquisition routines for STEM.
• Image beam-sensitive materials, including 2D materials, and perform analysis.
• Develop data-driven approaches for optoelectronic properties using EM and associated software.

Descrizione del lavoro

Post doc in Advanced Analytical Electron Microscopy

Italy

Commitment & contract: 2 years contract duration

Location: Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, via Morego 30 Genova, Italy

Step into a world of endless possibilities, together let’s leave something for the future!

At IIT, we are committed to advancing human-centered Science and Technology to address the most urgent societal challenges of our era. We foster excellence in both fundamental and applied research, spanning fields such as neuroscience and cognition, humanoid technologies and robotics, artificial intelligence, nanotechnology, and material sciences, offering a truly interdisciplinary scientific experience. Our approach integrates cutting-edge tools and technology, empowering researchers to push the limits of knowledge and innovation. With us, your curiosity will know no bounds.

We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering diversity in all its forms, creating an inclusive environment. We value the unique experiences, knowledge, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives of our people. By embracing diversity, we believe science can achieve its fullest potential.

THE ROLE

You will be working in a multicultural and multi-disciplinary group, where junior and senior scientists collaborate, each with their expertise, to carry out a scientific activity with a shared research goal.

The Electron Spectroscopy and Nanoscopy Research unit is coordinated by Giorgio Divitini, who has extensive experience in Electron Microscopy technique development and applications.

The research focuses on furthering and applying the state of the art in electron microscopy for materials, taking advantage of a recently installed ThermoFisher Spectra 300 S/TEM equipped with an “ultimono” monochromator, capable of an energy resolution better than 30 meV, image and probe correctors, and a Continuum+K3 GIF. The group will also further data analysis using and developing software routines for analysis of large datasets. Research projects span beam-sensitive materials with optoelectronic applications, such as hybrid perovskites, MOFs, and materials for energy in general, as well as systems at the interface between life sciences and materials science. The research line has close collaborations with both EU and non-EU world-leading groups.

Within the research team, your main responsibilities will be:

• Use of Electron Microscopes (including an aberration corrected TF Spectra 300 S/TEM) to develop new approaches for 1) advanced acquisition routines for STEM, 2) imaging of beam sensitive materials, including 2D materials, 3) analysis of materials for optoelectronics, such as semiconductor nanocrystals, hybrid perovskites and 2D materials.
• Development of new data-driven approaches for studies of optoelectronic properties using EM, including machine learning / machine vision algorithms. The balance between data acquisition and advanced data processing can be varied depending on specific research needs.
• Data analysis and preparation of scientific outputs

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• A PhD in Physics, Materials Science or similar disciplines
• Documented experience in developing TEM techniques
• A strong publication record
• The ability to properly report, organise and publish research data
• Good command of spoken and written English

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

• Experience on advanced electron microscopy, including techniques such advanced electron diffraction, mono-EELS, automated / programmable EM data acquisition
• Coding skills for EM
• Knowledge of software for EM data analysis, particularly open source toolkits such as Hyperspy, py4DSTEM etc.
• Good communication skills
• Strong problem-solving attitude
• High motivation to learn
• Spirit of innovation and creativity
• Good in time and priority management
• Ability to work in a challenging and international environment
• Capacity to work autonomously and collaboratively in a highly interdisciplinary environment
• Possess Analytical Reasoning skills and a growth mindset

COMPENSATION PACKAGE

• A yearly gross salary ranging between 34.000 and 40.000 euro
• Private health care coverage depending on your role and contract
• Candidates from abroad or Italian citizens who have carried scientific research activity permanently abroad and meet specific requirements, may be entitled to a deduction from taxable income of up to 90% from 6 to 13 years.

Application’s deadline: 13/09/2026