Research Assistant (1 year) in "Continuous thermal monitoring with wearable mid-infrared sensors"
We offer a research assistant position lasting 12 months for a project titled “Graphene-based, wearable mid-infrared sensors”, SSD: FIS/01, project PRIN 2022 titled “Continuous thermal monitoring with wearable mid-infrared sensors” (THERmIR) cod. P2022AHXE5, CUP H53D23000800006. This project proposes a novel approach to continuous body temperature monitoring, a crucial aspect of human health assessment. The project aims to develop wearable, stitchable optical temperature sensors that can monitor skin temperature by harvesting the mid-infrared (mIR) radiation emitted by the human body. These sensors use large-area graphene as the active material, allowing for scalably producing skin-like, flexible, non-invasive thermometers.
Supervisor: Domenico De Fazio
Deadline: 29th February 2024
Postdoctoral Researcher (2 years) in "Colloidal Water"
We are looking for motivated candidates to fill two post-doc positions at Ca’ Foscari University of Venice and University of Florence, within a research project coordinated by Prof. Francesco Sciortino at the University of Rome on water and its extraordinary properties.
Supervisors: Achille Giacometti, Renato Torre (UNIFI), Francesco Sciortino (UNIROMA)
Location: Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Venice, Italy and University of Florence, Italy
Deadline: January 2024
Research Assistant (20 months) in "Biodegradable Thin Film Electronic Circuits"
Sustainable electronics considers the environmental, social, and economic impact of electronic devices throughout their life cycle, aiming to reduce waste and resource consumption. Biodegradable thin-film transistors (TFTs) are a promising alternative, simplifying manufacturing, reducing e-waste, and enabling efficient recycling. The use of amorphous oxide semiconductor (a-IGZO) in TFTs, proposed by various research groups, offers sustainable radiofrequency circuits with significantly lower energy, water, and CO2 footprint compared to silicon CMOS technology. These TFTs operate reliably at high frequencies, potentially enabling large-scale integrated circuits. The project funded by the MIUR PRIN program aims to develop fully biodegradable TFTs and basic circuits for IoT and biomedical devices using thin film technology and biomaterials.
Supervisors: Giovanni A. Salvatore, Domenico De Fazio and Simone Dal Zilio (CNR)
Location: CNR-IOM, Trieste, Italy and Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Venice, Italy
Deadline: 27th September 2023
Research Technician (Permanent) in Electronics
Public call for 1 permanent position in category C, economic position C1, for one research techician working on data processing in technical-scientific fields and with a laboratory technical profile, for the needs of the Engineering Area of the Department of Molecular Science and Nanosystems (DSMN) of the Ca’ Foscari University of Venice. The position is primarily reserved for volunteers of the Armed Forces in accordance with Legislative Decree 66/2010.
Deadline: 10th August 2023
PhD Student (3 years) in "Topological Materials for Novel (Opto)electronic Switches"
The miniaturization of silicon CMOS transistors has led to electronic switches with increased speed and reduced power consumption, making electronics ubiquitous. However, at the nanoscale level, thermal dissipation compromises performance, necessitating new switching mechanisms based on quantum phenomena. Researchers are exploring “topological” materials to access transport phenomena without energy dissipation. The focus of this project is on analyzing the properties of atomically thin compounds, such as 2D materials, with strong spin-orbit coupling, for integration into novel electronic devices. Tasks include synthesis, characterization, nanofabrication, and measurement of electronic transport and optoelectronic properties.
Supervisors: Domenico De Fazio and Giovanni A. Salvatore
Deadline: 31st May 2023
PhD Student (3 years) in "Nanostructured Materials, Graphene and 2D Materials in the Restoration of Mosaics"
The PhD research is a synergy between the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) and the Ca’ Foscary University of Venice. It will focus on the development of innovative approaches for the restoration and conservation of mosaics of archaeological origin, based on recent discoveries in the field of nanotechnology and 2D materials.
Supervisors: Domenico De Fazio and Andrea Vavasori
Deadline: 31st May 2023
Tenure Track Assistant Professor (3 years) in Theoretical Physics of Matter
Public selection procedure for n. 1 fixed-term researchers in compliance with art. 24 paragraph 3 letter b) of Italian Law No. 240, 30 December 2010, academic recruitment field 02/B2 (Theoretical physics of matter), academic discipline FIS/03 (Physics of matter).
Deadline: 29th April 2023
Tenure Track Assistant Professor (3 years) in Electronics
Public selection procedure for n. 1 fixed-term researchers in compliance with art. 24 paragraph 3 letter b) of Italian Law No. 240, 30 December 2010, academic recruitment field 09/E3 (Electronics), academic discipline ING-INF/01 (Electronic engineering).
Deadline: 27th April 2023
Research Assistant (1 year) in Optoelectronics of 2D Materials
One of the main incentives for investigating flexible photodetector solutions is driven by the necessity to develop devices that are wearable, for live monitoring of biometric parameters and prevention. The candidate will work on the development of a class of highly performing, broadband and environmentally friendly photodetectors for wearable applications.
Supervisor: Domenico De Fazio
Deadline: 6th February 2023
Tenure Track Assistant Professor (3 years) in Experimental Physics of Matter
Public selection procedure for n. 1 fixed-term researchers in compliance with art. 24 paragraph 3 letter b) of Italian Law No. 240, 30 December 2010, academic recruitment field 02/B1 (Experimental physics of matter), academic discipline FIS/01 (Experimental physics).
Deadline: 27th April 2023
Fixed Term Researcher (3 years) in Theoretical Physics, Mathematical Model and Methods
Public selection procedure for n. 1 fixed-term researchers in compliance with art. 24 paragraph 3 letter a) of Italian Law No. 240, 30 December 2010, as part of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), P.E. 5, “Humanities and cultural heritage as laboratories of innovation and creativity “, academic recruitment field 02/A2 (Theoretical physics of fundamental interactions), academic discipline FIS/02 (Theoretical physics, mathematical model and methods).
Supervisor: Guido Caldarelli
Deadline: 25th February 2023