Italy
- Commitment & contract: Collaboration contract, 12 months_
- Location: Center for Convergent Technologies, Genova_ **ABOUT US** 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. 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. **THE ROLE** You will be working in a multicultural and multi-disciplinary group, where junior and senior scientists collaborate, each with their expertise, to carry out a scientific activity with a shared research goal. The Clean Room Facility is coordinated by Dr. Andrea Toma. The research focuses on the photophysical assessment (via steady-state and ultrafast spectroscopies) of novel hybrid systems with unique chemical and physical properties. Within the research team, your main responsibilities will be:



- Optical characterization of hybrid nanophotonic devices, with the aim of exploring light-matter interaction in the strong coupling regime.
- Photocarrier dynamics investigation via Ultrafast Transient Absorption Spectroscopy. **ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS**
- A PhD in_ _physics, material science or related disciplines
- Documented hands-on experience in ultrafast optics and spectroscopy with specific competences on femtosecond lasers and pulse shaping/spectral focusing
- Proficiency in the analysis and interpretation of ultrafast (femtosecond) spectroscopy data
- Strong publication record
- Good command of spoken and written English **ADDITIONAL SKILLS**
- Complementary skills in nanofabrication
- Knowledge of software packages for designing, analyzing and optimizing nanophotonic systems_ _(e.g. Comsol Multiphysics)
- Ability to work in a challenging and international environment
- Capacity to work autonomously and collaboratively in a highly interdisciplinary environment
- Possess Analytical Reasoning skills and a growth mindset **COMPENSATION PACKAGE**
- A yearly gross salary ranging between € 35.000,00 and € 45.000,00
- Private health care coverage This open position/research is financed by the European Research Council within the project REPLY - REshaping Photocatalysis via Light-Matter hYbridization in Plasmonic Nanocavities. (Grant Agreement n. 101002422 - call identifier ERC-2020-COG).
- Application’s deadline: June 24th, 2025._

📌 Postdoctoral Position in “nano-optics and Ultrafast Phenomena in Hybrid Systems” (Genova)
🏢 Istituto Italiano Di Tecnologia
📍 Genova