Post-doc positions in development of environmental friendly polymeric nanocomposite-based roofing solutions

The Fondazione Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia - IIT - was founded with the objective of promoting the country's technological development and further education in science and technology.

In this sense, in fact, IIT is committed to achieving its scientific program, which it sees in the integration between basic scientific research and the development of technical applications, a major inspirational principle.

The research areas cover areas of science of high innovative content, representing the most advanced frontiers of modern technology, with wide application possibilities in various fields from medicine to industry, from computer science to robotics, life sciences, and nanobiotechnology.

Applications are invited for 2 Post-doctoral fellows to be involved in an Industrial project for the development of environmental friendly polymeric nanocomposite-based roofing solutions. The research activities will be part of the Smart Materials Platform, Instituto Italiano di Tecnologia. The central research facility of the Institute is located in Genova, Italy.

The Institute possesses world class facilities and expertise in the areas of materials processing and development with emphasis to surface science, nanoparticles production, magnetic, conducting and biocompatible nanocomposites, thermo/mechanical polymer reinforcement, nanotechnology and nanofabrication, laser spectroscopy, confocal and scanning probe microscopies, biology/biotechnology, genomics/proteomics, third generation photovoltaics, high performance computing, robotics, neuroscience. Close collaborations exist with industry, university departments, and other research centers in Italy and abroad.

Description of the positions

Position 1. Two years postdoctoral position in the development, processing, and thermomechanical characterization of natural polymers and natural polymeric nanocomposites. The candidate must have a PhD in one of the following areas: Chemistry, Physics, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Bio Engineering and at least two years postdoctoral experience in the area of natural polymers.

Position 2. Two years postdoctoral position in surface properties (wettability, adhesion) of polymeric nanocomposite coatings. The candidate must have a PhD in one of the following areas: Chemistry, Physics, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, and at least two years postdoctoral experience in the area of surface science of polymers. Experience in optical properties of nanocomposites will be highly appreciated.

Manifestation of interest for participation in the selection process should be sent by the 15th of May 2012 to Dr Athanassia Athanassiou ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

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