Giovanni Mattei

Open PhD position at the University of Padova in Materials Science and Technology , focused on Innovative Materials for Quantum Technologies . The project is hosted by the Department of Physics and Astronomy and aims to develop innovative photon sources in the telecom spectral range (1.55 microns), including coherent sources such as nanolasers and single-photon emitters. This opportunity is a 36-month full-time PhD scholarship starting on 2026-11-01 . The scholarship is funded by the Department of Physics and Astronomy within the PhD program, with a gross stipend of about 18,650 euros/year and a 50% increase for periods abroad . Eligible applicants should have an MSc in Physics, Materials Science, Nanoscience, or a similar field . A good level of written and spoken English is required. The post also highlights preference for candidates whose MSc thesis is related to nanophotonics , light-matter interaction at the nanoscale , or emission lifetime control . Application materials requested include a CV and a short project proposal prepared according to the instructions in the linked call. The application deadline is 2026-05-20 at 1:00 pm CEST . Applications must be submitted through the online procedure linked in the post. Contact person: Giovanni Mattei , Full Professor at the University of Padova, Department of Physics and Astronomy.