PhD, Master’s & Postdoc Opportunities in Polymer Science in Italy

Scholarship “Roberto Rocca” is a merit- and need-aware scholarship at the Polytechnic University of Milan for students enrolled in a master’s degree in engineering. It provides a one-off gross payment and is supported by a charitable donation from Dalmine S.p.A. in memory of Roberto Rocca, a former engineering student from Milan. The award is available to students in one of the eligible engineering pathways at Politecnico di Milano, including Automation and Control, Chemical, Computer Science, E...

The University of Padua’s Department of Chemical Sciences, through the MOC Laboratories, is offering two doctoral positions in the POLY4EV Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network, focused on molecularly designed polymers for electric vehicles. The first PhD project, Architecturally Controlled Polymers for EV Lubricants , investigates polymer synthesis and molecular architecture, including branched and cyclic polymers. The research targets advanced lubrication materials, friction and wear reducti...

This research contract at Politecnico di Milano is hosted by the Department of Architecture, Built Environment and Construction Engineering and sits within the scientific area of construction technology. The project, titled Monitoring and digitalization for bridge maintenance planning , focuses on bridges and structural management across the life cycle. The selected researcher will work on the development and validation of low-cost, large-scale, and automatic technologies for collecting and usin...

This research contract is hosted by the Istituto Officina dei Materiali (IOM) of the Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche in Trieste , within the FOE 2024 BSBF – Big Science Business Forum project. The work is coordinated by Dott. Angelo Giglia and is embedded in a physically rich experimental environment linked to the BEAR@Elettra beamline and related light-source facilities. The project focuses on the study and development of advanced optical and spectroscopic capabilities for the UV to soft X-r...

This research contract is hosted by the Istituto dei Sistemi Complessi of the Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche in Rome, within the project ExTPoG – Extreme Thermodynamics of Polymer Gels . The position is tied to the scientific theme of extreme thermodynamics of polymer networks and is placed in the broader area of physical sciences, with a strong focus on experimental soft-matter research. The successful candidate will work on a project centered on polymer gels, polymeric and colloidal system...

Project overview: The MOC Lab at the University of Padova is recruiting two doctoral researchers for the POLY4EV Marie Sklodowska-Curie Doctoral Network, an international consortium focused on polymer chemistry, tribology, thermal management and electric-vehicle technologies. Research environment: The position is embedded in the Department of Chemical Sciences at the University of Padova and its MOC Laboratories, where the group develops advanced polymeric materials through molecular design and ...

POLY4EV is a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network coordinated through the University of Padova and involving a wide European consortium of universities, research institutes, and industrial partners. The network offers 15 PhD projects focused on designing innovative polymer materials that can improve the efficiency and sustainability of electric vehicles. The research spans several connected themes: polymeric additives for EV lubricants, advanced thermal management materials, and polymeric bin...

Call for Applications: Fully Funded PhD Position at the University of Pisa, Italy under the IDEAS Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network . The recruited Doctoral Candidate will work on DC14: “4D Biopharmaceuticals with electromagnetically activated functionalities.” The project focuses on designing advanced polymer materials for drug delivery and responsive biomedical applications, including nanoparticles , hydrogels , 3D-printed scaffolds , and electrospun fibres that release drugs on demand w...

The University of Pisa is recruiting a doctoral candidate for MSCA Doctoral Network IDEAS, position DC14: 4D Biopharmaceuticals with electromagnetically activated functionalities . This PhD is part of a larger European network, IDEAS, focused on improving drug efficacy with next-generation amorphous materials and training early-stage researchers in cutting-edge, interdisciplinary pharmaceutical materials science. The project is hosted by the DICI – Department of Civil and Industrial Engineering ...