Italy
- Commitment & contract: Postdoc - 12 Months _
- Location: IIT - Center for Sustainable Future Technologies, Via Livorno 60, 10144, Torino (TO)_ **_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. **THE ROLE** You will be working in a multicultural and multi-disciplinary group, where chemists, engineers and materials scientists collaborate, each with their expertise, to carry out a scientific activity with a shared research goal. The _Applied Energy Materials and Technologies_ Research unit is coordinated by Isabella Poli, who has extensive experience in applied energy materials and characterization. Within the research team, your main responsibilities will be:



- design, synthesis and characterization of new types of (photo)electrocatalysts for the removal of organic compounds in water and solar fuel generation (CO2 reduction and H2 evolution).
- carry out electrochemical measurements and evaluate the results to gain insight into the redox activity and establish structure-performance correlations for catalyst optimization. **ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS**
- A PhD in chemistry, materials science, chemical engineering and similar disciplines
- Documented experience in electrochemical characterization (CV, chronoamperometry, chronopotentiometry, impedance )
- Documented experience in the synthesis and generic characterization of nanomaterials (SEM, XRD,)
- Knowledge of gas chromatography analysis
- Strong publication record
- Ability to properly report, organize and publish research data
- Documented experience in coaching junior scientists
- Good command of spoken and written English **ADDITIONAL SKILLS**
- Previous experience in synthesis of photo/electro-catalysts
- Good communication 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 PACKAGE**
- A yearly gross salary up to €34.000
- Private health care coverage depending on your role and contract Application deadline: 13th September 2025

📌 Postdoc On Photo- Electro-catalytic Systems for Water Treatment and Solar Fuels (Torino)
🏢 Istituto Italiano Di Tecnologia
📍 Torino