Openings at IIT@UNILE

BC: 68450

The Center for Biomolecular Nanotechnologies of the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (CBN@UniLE) in Lecce is activating a procedure for the selection of n. 1 Post-doc position to work in the framework of the national project “MAAT” (PON R&C 2007-2013 -  n. 713/Ric. 29/10/2010 –project’s title: Molecular NAnotechnology for HeAlth and EnvironmenT “MAAT”; Nanotecnologie molecolari per la salute dell'uomo e l'ambiente; project code PON02_00563_3316357; CUP: B31C12001230005; PI: Prof. Giuseppe Gigli )

In 2009 IIT started up a multifaceted line of strategic research activities on dye sensitized solar cells (DSCs) that covers a wide range of scientific and technological issues from the understanding of physical phenomena at nanoscale to the development of large scale solutions for building integration. This research line has been structured to address the most crucial and meaningful aspects concerning fabrication technologies and cell architectures as well as to provide an accurate analysis of both the electric and electrochemical key features of the DSCs.

In this framework the successful candidate will set-up, plan and carry out the experimental work necessary for the photoelectrochemical devices fabrication and characterization while being part of a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers.

The main aim of the work will be to design and synthesize high quality nanoxides with controlled size and shape as well as to conveniently process them for the preparation of advanced mesostructured electrodes which will be finally implemented into a novel class of engineered photoelectrochemical devices.

The successful candidate will operate in a world-class laboratory equipped with a wide range of both fabrication and characterization facilities devoted to the realization of novel photoelectrochemical devices and to their photophysical, electrical and electrochemical characterization.

BC: 68447 - 68448

The Center for Biomolecular Nanotechnologies in Lecce is activating a procedure for the selection of n. 2 Fellow positions to work in the framework of the national project “MAAT”  (PON R&C 2007-2013 -  n. 713/Ric. 29/10/2010 – project title: Molecular NAnotechnology for HeAlth and EnvironmenT “MAAT”; Nanotecnologie molecolari per la salute dell'uomo e l'ambiente; project’s code PON02_00563_3316357; CUP: B31C12001230005; PI: Prof. Giuseppe Gigli )

In 2009 IIT started up a multifaceted line of strategic research activities on dye sensitized solar cells (DSCs) that covers a wide range of scientific and technological issues from the understanding of physical phenomena at nanoscale to the development of large scale solutions for building integration. This research line has been structured to address the most crucial and meaningful aspects concerning fabrication technologies and cell architectures as well as to provide an accurate analysis of both the electric and electrochemical key features of the DSCs.

In this framework, in collaboration with project leader and senior researchers, the successful candidates will set-up, plan and carry out the experimental work necessary for the photoelectrochemical devices fabrication and characterization while being part of a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers.

The main aim of the work will be to synthesize nanocrystalline semiconductors with controlled size and shape to be conveniently applied for the preparation of suitable screen-printable pastes which will be finally implemented and tested into engineered photoelectrochemical devices. After sufficient experience has been gathered, the successful candidates will become responsible to design and run new synthesis schemes which will be able to deliver innovative families of nanoparticles suitable for applications in both photovoltaic and photoelectrochromic devices.

The successful candidates will operate in a world-class laboratory equipped with a full spectrum of both fabrication and characterization facilities devoted to the realization of novel photoelectrochemical devices and to their photophysical, electrical and electrochemical characterization. 

BC: 67473

The Computational Platform of the Center for Biomolecular Nanotechnologies (CBN-Lecce) invites applications for a postdoctoral position in advanced ground-state Density Functional Theory and linear-response methods applied to quasi-low-dimensional electronic systems, such as atoms and molecules confined by a parabolic external potential, heterostructures and graphene-like materials.

The theoretical part of the project will be mainly devoted to the exchange-correlation functional development for electronic systems confined in quasi-low dimensional regime, starting from the non-uniform density scaling ideas described in Phys. Rev. Lett. 108, 126402 (2012). We will focus on higher rungs of the DFT Jacob's ladder (including orbital-dependent ones), as meta-GGA, hyper-GGA, and RPA-related methods, with an emphasis on the investigation of the inhomogeneous Singwi-Tosi-Land-Sjolander (ISTLS) approach (Phys. Rev. B 66, 081108 (2002); Phys. Rev. Lett. 101, (2008)). Model systems, and quasi-low-dimensional quantum mechanics conditions will be also under research.

The computational part of the project consists in the implementation and testing of these new methods in popular electronic structure codes for solids and molecules (e.g. Quantum-Espresso, TURBOMOLE, FHI-AIMS, …. ), and in performing real calculations of confined systems.

We will work in the group of Prof. Fabio Della Sala, and collaboration with other IIT departments (Nanochemistry, Nanophysics, Drug Discovery, and Energy) will be also possible.

The appointment is for 2 years. The CBN is in Lecce, in the south of Italy, close to Adriatic and Ionic Seas.

The applicant is expected to have good theoretical background in the field of DFT and expertise in electronic structure codes.

Applications should be submitted to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Please include a statement of research interests and CV with publication list.

Please apply before May 19, 2013.

The Fondazione Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia – IIT – was established in 2005 and successfully created the large scale infrastructure in Genova, a network of 10 state of the art laboratories countrywide, recruited an international staff of about 1000 people from more than 30 countries.

IIT's research endeavour focuses on high-tech and innovation, representing the forefront of technology with possible application from medicine to industry, computer science, robotics, life sciences, and nanobiotechnologies.

In order to comply with the Italian law (art. 23 of Privacy Law of the Italian Legislative Decree n. 196/03), we have to kindly ask the candidate to give his/her consent to allow IIT to process his/her personal data.

We inform you that the information you provide will be used solely for the purpose of assessing your professional profile to meet the requirements of Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia.

Your data will be processed by Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, with headquarters in Genoa, Via Morego 30, acting as the Data Holder, using computer and paper based means, observing the rules on protection of personal data, including those relating to the security of data.

Please also note that, pursuant to art. 7 of Legislative Decree 196/2003, you may exercise your rights at any time as a party concerned by contacting the Data Manager.

Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively seeks diversity in the workforce.