Among the international collaboration, since 2021, IIT has established an interdisciplinary PhD program in collaboration with the Open University (OU; Milton Keynes, UK), as an OU Affiliated Research Centre at IIT (ARC@IIT). This PhD program awards Doctorates in Health, Sustainable, and Human Technologies with research activities conducted within the framework of the OU Affiliated Research Centre @IIT in Genova.

Program
The PhD in Health, Sustainable and Human Technologies is an outstanding program that offers a comprehensive curriculum consisting of taught modules, including disciplinary subjects, transferable skills such as IP protection and commercialization, as well as energy supply, sustainability, mental health, ageing, and epidemics. These modules can be delivered either on-site or remotely to facilitate learning for all students.
The program has a maximum duration of four years, and an intermediate examination must be passed before the end of the first year to allow progression to the next stages of the program.

Opportunities
We welcome applications from exceptional candidates who are interested in pursuing research at the forefront of nano, life and robotic technologies under the guidance of internationally renowned scientists. Below is a list of available PhD projects, including a brief description, specific requirements, and contact details of the main supervisor, along with the expected starting date.

To be admitted into the ARC program, you should have a Master's level degree that is equivalent to a 4/5-year undergraduate MSc/MChem/MEng-style degree or a postgraduate Masters in the British system or a second-level university degree in Italy. If successful, and if your degree was not awarded in Italy, you will be required to provide a statement of comparable value (Statement of Validity, "Dichiarazione di Valore" or "Attestato di Comparabilità" in Italian) issued by the Italian Consular Offices of the country of study.

You should have a grade corresponding to an upper second class (2.1) or a merit in the UK system or 100/110 in the Italian system. Candidates with lower grades but with international publications or specific expertise are encouraged to contact potential supervisors before applying.

If your first language is not English, a valid IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System) is required. The minimum acceptable score is an overall 6.5, with no less than 6.0 in any of the four categories.

IIT is an equal opportunities employer, and recruitment and selection are pursued irrespective of age, race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, or religious opinion in accordance with international, European Union, and Italian laws (D.Lgs. 215/2003, 2004/43/CE; D.Lgs. 215/2006).

Use the links provided in the project titles and submit the following documents before the deadline:

• a two-page CV, which includes studies and expertise;
• a one-page research statement, including the choice of a project from the list above and a justification for the choice (students may signal their interest in a second project, but there is no guarantee that it will be considered);
• a transcript of your undergraduate and postgraduate studies;
• a valid IELTS Academic certificate obtained within the last two years;
• two letters from two referees.

All applications will be first checked for eligibility. Invalid or insufficient IELTS, absent referee details or insufficient grades are reasons for rejection at this stage. The applications will then be short-listed based on the ranking in essential and desirable criteria. Short-listed applicants will receive an application package that describes all subsequent steps in the recruitment process. Unfortunately, we cannot inform all unsuccessful candidates at this stage, but you are free to contact ARC@iit.it for feedback on your application. Short-listed candidates will attend an interview (live or online) on a date of mutual convenience. The interview will comprise a 15-minute presentation in English, followed by a 20-minute questioning. Candidates will be selected based on the combined ranking of interview performance and application. Both successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified.

Successful applicants will be required to submit the necessary documents for final registration to the Open University. IIT will then cover the registration fees and provide a gross salary of €21,000 per annum for the duration of the student's registration in the graduate program.

Please note that the details and CVs of the successful applicants will be shared with the Open University. The data you provide will be used exclusively for the purpose of evaluating and selecting professional profiles, and to meet IIT requirements. Your data will be processed by the IIT in Genova, who will act as Data Controller, in compliance with the rules on the protection of personal data, including those related to data security. Pursuant to article 15 and following of European Regulation no. 679/2016 (General Data Protection Regulation), you may exercise your rights at any time by contacting the data protection officer (phone +39 010 71781 - email: dpo[at]iit.it).