Commitment & contract: Postdoc – 12 Months
Location: IIT - Center for Sustainable Future Technologies, Via Livorno 60, 10144, Torino (TO)
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 chemists, engineers and materials scientists collaborate, each with their expertise, to carry out a scientific activity with a shared research goal.
The Applied Energy Materials and Technologies Research unit is coordinated by Isabella Poli, who has extensive experience in applied energy materials and characterization.
The research focuses on the development of novel materials and technologies for photo-electro-catalytic applications in water treatment and solar fuels generation.
Within the research team, your main responsibilities will be:
- design, synthesis and characterization of new types of (photo)electrocatalysts for the removal of organic compounds in water and solar fuel generation (CO2 reduction and H2 evolution).
- carry out electrochemical measurements and evaluate the results to gain insight into the redox activity and establish structure-performance correlations for catalyst optimization.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
- A PhD in chemistry, materials science, chemical engineering and similar disciplines
- Documented experience in electrochemical characterization (CV, chronoamperometry, chronopotentiometry, impedance…)
- Documented experience in the synthesis and generic characterization of nanomaterials (SEM, XRD, …)
- Knowledge of gas chromatography analysis
- Strong publication record
- Ability to properly report, organize and publish research data
- Documented experience in coaching junior scientists
- Good command of spoken and written English
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
- Previous experience in synthesis of photo/electro-catalysts
- Good communication skills
- 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 up to €34.000
- 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.
Please submit your application using the online form and including a detailed CV, cover letter (outlining motivation, experience and qualifications) and contact details of 2 references.
Application deadline: 13th September 2025
