Postdoctoral position in Advanced electrochemical characterizations with operando and correlati[...]

European Commission; Italia; In loco; EUR 30.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A European research organization is seeking a highly motivated researcher to join an interdisciplinary team focused on advanced characterizations of functional materials. The position requires a PhD in Material Science or Physics, with experience in electrochemistry and various spectroscopy techniques. A competitive salary of approximately €30k is offered, along with private health care coverage and opportunities for international collaboration.

Servizi

Private health care coverage

Tax deductions for eligible candidates

Competenze

• Hands-on experience in electrochemistry.
• Hands-on experience in XRD and/or XPS and/or Raman and/or IR spectroscopies.
• Experience with scanning electron microscopy will be positively evaluated.

Mansioni

• Take the responsibility of the operando characterization of the functional materials related to the project.
• Supporting the optimization of experimental protocols for operando measurements.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a highly interdisciplinary environment.

Conoscenze

Electrochemistry

Raman Spectroscopy

XRD

XPS

IR Spectroscopy

Good communication skills in English

Problem-solving attitude

Time management

Formazione

PhD in Material Science or Physics or equivalent degree

Strumenti

Scanning electron microscopy

Descrizione del lavoro

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Organisation/Company Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia Research Field Engineering Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Country Italy Application Deadline 1 Aug 2025 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Other Job Status Other Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Commitment & contract:24 months collaboration contract

Location:The activity will be carried out @ Center for Sustainable Future Technologies (CSFT) – IIT, Via Livorno 60, 10144, Turin, 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.

YOUR TEAM

You will be working in a multicultural and multi-disciplinary group, where materials scientist, physics, chemists, engineers collaborate, each with their expertise, to carry out a scientific activity with a shared research goal.

The “Advanced characterizations and optimized functional materials for energetic transition”Research Unit is coordinated by Dr. Angelica Chiodoni (https://adv-char.iit.it/ ), who has extensive experience in materials characterization, technologies for energy transition and advanced characterizations.

We are looking for an highly motivated person to deal with state-of-the-art research on advanced characterizations of functional materials. In particular, the research will be focused onimplementing techniques, experimental set-up and protocols for operando and correlative operando electrochemical characterization of functional materials for fuel cells and electrolyzers.The activity will include the following techniques:operando Raman spectroscopy, operando XRD, operando XPS, operando IR Spectroscopy.The mentioned activities will be done within an European project activity devoted to the development of sustainable and efficient systems for electrocatalytic hydrogen production and use in fuel cells.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Take the responsibility of the operando characterization of the functional materials related to the project
• Supporting the optimization of experimental protocols for operando Raman spectroscopy,operando XRD, operando XPS, operando IR Spectroscopy
• Supportingoptimization protocols to perform correlative operando measurements
• PhD in Material Science or Physics or equivalent degree
• Hands-on experience in electrochemistry
• Hands-on experience in XRD and/or XPS and/or Raman and/or IR spectroscopies
• Experience with scanning electron microscopy will be positively evaluated
• Further experimental skills are an advantage
• Good communication skills in English
• Strong problem-solving attitude
• High motivation to learn
• Spirit of innovation and creativity
• Good at time and priority management
• Ability to work in a challenging and international environment
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a highly interdisciplinary environment

COMPENSATION PACKAGE

• A yearly gross salary of about 30k€
• 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.

This open position is financed byEuropean Unionwithin thePROMISERSproject(PFAS free polymer materials for proton exchange membrane (PEM)-based fuel cells and electrolysers) -Grant Agreement 101192151 - CUP J53C24004510006.

Please submit your application using the online form and including a detailed CV, university transcripts, cover letter discussion the motivation for applying, and contact details of 2 references.