Research fellowship on “Characterisation of nanomaterials and use of quantum technologies for biological sensing” (AFOSR AstroTalk)
Research fellowship on “Characterisation of nanomaterials and use of quantum technologies for biological sensing” (AFOSR AstroTalk)

Research fellowship on “Characterisation of nanomaterials and use of quantum technologies for biological sensing” (AFOSR AstroTalk)

Call for application n° ISOF_304_2024_BO

Application Deadline: November 25th, 2024

We are currently seeking a freshly graduate Research Fellow to join our research group, under the scientific director of Dr. Valentina Benfenati and supervision of Dr. Andrea Candini.

Project: AFOSR AstroTalk research program for the following topic: “Characterisation of nanomaterials and use of quantum technologies for biological sensing”

The expected start date for this position is December 1st, 2024

Informations

email: valentina.benfenati@isof.cnr.it

Office telephone: +39 051 6399786

Building: Isof 4 – Floor: 2

Office number: 427

email: andrea.candini@isof.cnr.it

Office telephone: +39 051 639 9932

Building: Isof 4 – Floor: 1

Office number: 327

Requirements

We are glad to welcome application from candidates holding a Master Degree in Physics, Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Engineering, Biology, Biotechnology, Pharmacy or Agriculture. Fresh graduates with a desire to embark on their research journey and the ability to join our group promptly are encouraged to apply. As a Research Fellow, you will be responsible for managing laboratory activities, overseeing small-scale project management, and coordinating various tasks to meet project deadlines. Active participation in group meetings, generation of high-quality figures and drafts for publication, and representation of the research group at external meetings and seminars are also key aspects of the role.

Specific Requirements

  • Engineering and characterisation of advanced materials, in particular for biological applications;
  • Biological sensing techniques;
  • Optical and fluorescence microscopy;
  • Programming elements for data analysis and instrumentation control;
  • Use of finite element simulation software;
  • Micro and Nanofabrication.

The Institute

You will work at ISOF, which is one of the 89 institutes of the National Research Council of Italy (CNR) established in 2002.
CNR, the largest public research institution in Italy, is directly managed by the Ministry of Research.
The mission of CNR is to conduct research, promote innovation and competitiveness, internationalize the national research system, provide technologies and solutions, and advise the government and other public bodies on scientific matters.

Contract Terms
This position is a full-time temporary employment for one year with the possibility of renewal.

Certificates needed

a) A degree obtained in accordance with the regulations in force prior to Ministerial Decree 509/99, or a Master’s Degree (Ministerial Decree of 5 May 2004), with a professional curriculum suitable for carrying out research activities;
All qualifications obtained abroad (degree, doctorate and any other qualifications) must, as a rule, be previously recognised in Italy in accordance with the relevant legislation in force (information on the website of the Ministry of Universities and Scientific Research:
https://www.mur.gov.it/it https://www.mur.gov.it/it/aree-tematiche/afam/offerta-formativa-afam/riconoscimenti-titoli-esteri-afam

The equivalence of the aforementioned qualifications obtained abroad that have not already been recognised in Italy in accordance with the above-mentioned formal procedure shall be assessed, solely for the purposes of the candidate’s admission to this selection procedure, by the selection board set up pursuant to Article 6, paragraph 1 of the Specifications;
b) experience in the field of the subject referred to in Article 1, declared in accordance with Article 4;
c) knowledge of the English language
d) knowledge of the Italian language (only for foreign candidates).

e) ID card

Application Procedure
Internal Application forms are needed and you can find the (attachments A, B e C) at the end of the call for application HERE:

Candidates are admitted subject to selection. The exclusion will be communicated to the person concerned by mail.
CV : (Please name the document as: CV, Surname, Ref. number) including:

  • CV, include complete list of publications
  • Two references that we can contact.
  • ID Card/Passport

Contacts
Interested candidates please send your CV and supporting documents to:

concorsi.assegni@isof.cnr.it

Tel: +39 051 6399930

Application Deadline: November 25th, 2024