Research Fellowship in Physical Chemistry: Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna is offering a Research Fellowship in the field of Physical Chemistry, focused on developing instrumentation and methods to analyze energy conversion and charging processes on artificial and biological surfaces.
Designation:
Research Fellow
Research Area:
Physical Chemistry (CHEM-02/A)
Location:
Institute of Biorobotics, Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna, Pisa, Italy
Eligibility/Qualification:
Applicants must hold a Master’s Degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, or an equivalent field.
Job Description:
The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team to develop novel techniques for ultra-high-resolution analysis of energy conversion and charging processes via liquid-solid and solid-solid contact electrification. This research is part of the ERC Consolidator project EpiC, which explores electrification phenomena and their impacts across materials science, energy harvesting, robotics, and biology. Specific tasks include integrating tools such as ultra-precise current measurements, surface chemical analytics, atomic force microscopy, high-speed video analysis, dynamic wetting, and automated robotic systems to study charging events on challenging samples like living plant leaves.
The fellowship offers a gross annual amount of €26,500. The duration is 12 months, renewable upon positive evaluation of the research activities performed.
How to Apply:
Candidates must apply online through the provided link: Application Portal.
Required attachments in PDF format:
- Copy of a valid identity document (Passport).
- Scientific-professional Curriculum Vitae, signed and dated (EU format preferred).
- Copies of all academic titles (MSc/MA Degree, PhD, etc.), MSc and/or PhD thesis, and all publications or other relevant documents (to be saved in a zip folder).
- Substitute declarations (Attachment B and C) to be downloaded during the online application, filled, signed, and uploaded.
- A list of all the attached documents, signed and dated.
In case of difficulties, contact the Administration Office at +39-050-883.254/575 or via email at assegniricerca@santannapisa.it.
Last Date for Apply:
Deadline for applications: 02.09.2024, 12:00 p.m. CEST.
Interview Date: 13.09.2024 (with the possibility for remote interviews for applicants residing abroad).
For additional information or assistance, contact the Personnel Office at +39-050-883.254/258 or via email at assegniricerca@santannapisa.it.
The official version of this call is available in Italian on the Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna website.
