Postdoctoral position in correlative electrochemical characterization situ​/operando Ram

Position: Postdoctoral position in correlative electrochemical characterization with in situ/operando Ram[...]
Organisation/Company Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia Research Field Chemistry Physics Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Final date to receive applications 12 Mar 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Country Italy Type of Contract Other Job Status Other Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

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Offer Description Commitment & contract:
The contract will be a post-doc junior type, with the earliest start date: 1st April 2025. The activity will last 35 months.

Location:

The activity will be carried out @ Center for Sustainable Future Technologies (CSFT) – IIT, Via Livorno 60, 10144, Turin, Italy.

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.

YOUR TEAMYou will be working in a multicultural and multi-disciplinary group, where materials scientist, physics, chemists, engineers collaborate, each with their expertise, to carry out a scientific activity with a shared research goal.

The “Advanced characterizations and optimized functional materials for energetic transition” Research unit is coordinated by Dr. Angelica Chiodoni ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). ), who has extensive experience in materials characterization, technologies for energy transition and advanced characterizations.

We are looking for an highly motivated person to deal with state-of-the-art research on advanced characterizations of functional materials. In particular, the research will be focused on implementing techniques, experimental set-up and protocols for operando and correlative operando electrochemical characterization of functional materials for fuel cells and electrolyzers. The activity will include as the main techniques operando Raman spectroscopy, IR Spectroscopy, and TEM .Your

main responsibilities will be:

Take the responsibility of the operando characterization of the materials selected to advance in the Research line activity

Supporting the optimization of experimental protocols for operando Raman spectroscopy, operando IR Spectroscopy and operando TEMSupporting optimization protocols to perform correlative operando measurements

PhD in Material Science, Chemistry or Physics or equivalent degree

Hands-on experience in electrochemistry

Hands-on experience in Raman and IR spectroscopies

Hands-on experience on TEMExperience with scanning electron microscopy

A strong publication record

The ability to properly report, organize and publish research data

Good communication skills in English

ADDITIONAL SKILLSFurther experimental 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 PACKAGEA yearly gross salary of about 32-33k€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, university transcripts, cover letter discussion the motivation for applying, and contact details of 2 references.
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