Fully Funded PhD Positions in Nanosciences, Photonics, and Energy Materials at University of Genoa and Italian Institute of Technology University of Genoa in Italy

Three fully funded PhD positions are available in Nanosciences within the PhD Program in Sciences and Technologies of Chemistry and Materials at the University of Genoa in collaboration with the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT), Genoa, Italy.

The research themes focus on nanosciences, photonics, light-matter interaction, colloidal nanocrystals, advanced spectroscopy, and energy materials. The call is especially relevant for candidates interested in chemistry, materials science, physics, nanotechnology, and related interdisciplinary areas.

Eligibility highlights: applicants should have an MSc degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, Nanotechnology, or a related field. A strong interest in nanoscience, photonics, spectroscopy, and energy materials is expected. Prior research experience is advantageous, especially if demonstrated through publications, conference presentations, awards, patents, or relevant projects.

Application materials include educational qualifications, transcript of records, a CV, a research project written in English, and supporting documents. Candidates must also provide one to three recommendation letters from academic or research referees. The notice states that foreign applicants should clearly report the number of years corresponding to each cycle of study completed before enrolling in the university.

Funding: each position is funded with a gross annual grant of €19,500 including social security expenses. One grant is funded by IIT, and two grants are funded by IIT through the MIUR/FIS 2 Call project FIS2 "IRIDE".

Language: English is required.

Application info: recommendation letters must be sent directly by email to [email protected] with subject PhD_letter. Further information and the call details are available on the University of Genoa calls page.