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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.

ISOF  has >7000 m² of laboratories equipped with  state-of-the-art instrumentation. At ISOF you shall find all key facilities for synthetic chemistry, spectroscopy and characterization of materials, cellular and molecular biology.

Instrumentation available includes more than 60 chemical hoods for synthesis, state-of-the-art NMR, optical and scanning probe microscopy, ICP Mass Spectroscopy, X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy, UV-VIS-NIR Spectrofluorimetry, Femtosecond laser spectroscopy, biological labs etc.

ISOF typically owns around 40 research projects per year, funded by the EU, the Italian government, the Emilia Romagna Region, and various non-profit organizations and industrial partners.

Research Areas

You will have the opportunity to delve into the development of a multicomponent device for solar energy conversion based on two wavelength shifting modules (DC and UC) coupled to a PSC.

In the project we will deal with :

• organic synthesis;
• characterisation of organic compounds;
• analysis using spectroscopic techniques such as infrared, nuclear magnetic resonance, and mass spectrometry.

Eligibility criteria

A) Master’s degree in Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Technology or Master’s/Master’s degree in Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Technology with a professional curriculum suitable for carrying out research activities

For the purposes of the candidate’s admission to this selection procedure, all qualifications obtained abroad (degree, doctorate and any other qualifications) shall be previously assessed and validated by the selection board. Once the candidate has been selected, the equivalence of the aforementioned qualifications obtained abroad will be recognised in Italy in accordance with the relevant legislation in force (information at this link on the website of the Ministry of Universities and Scientific Research).

B) experience in the field of the subject referred to in organic synthesis, characterisation of organic compounds, analysis using spectroscopic techniques such as infrared, nuclear magnetic resonance, and mass spectrometry (art no. 1 Call for application).

C) You have a good knowledge of English written and spoken language.

Skills

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.

Contract Terms, Salary and accommodation in Bologna

This position is a full-time temporary employment for one year.

Selected candidates can expect a net starting salary of approximately € 19,000 per year, which can increase per year for experienced fellows.

Bologna, located in the Emilia-Romagna region of Northern Italy, is the seventh most populous city in Italy with a population of about 400,000 people from 150 different nationalities. Its metropolitan area is home to over 1,000,000 people. Bologna is renowned for its rich cuisine, earning it the nickname ‘Fat City,’ and its red tiled rooftops, earning it the nickname ‘Red City.’ Bologna is undoubtedly the ‘wise city’ as it proudly houses the oldest university in the world. Its historic center, spanning 142 hectares, boasts an abundance of medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque artistic treasures.

Moreover, the region is famously known as the ‘motor valley’ and is home to renowned producers of sports cars and bikes such as Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, Ducati, and Aprilia.

Bologna is home to a very large university, and also an international tourist attraction. For this reason, housing accommodation needs to be planned well in advance for new employees.

The secretary will assist successful candidates with the administrative process, including visa and settlement procedures.

Application Procedure

Internal Application forms are needed.
The call for application ISOF_296_2024_BO is available at these links:

• Call for application – EURAXESS (ENG)
• Call for application – CNR Public Relations Unit (IT)
• Call for application – Ministry of Education, University and Research (IT)

You should submit to  concorsi.assegni@isof.cnr.it the following documents:

1) Job application form (English version). You shall download the template at THIS LINK

2) CV:  Free format

– Include a complete list of your publications.
– Include details of two scientists that worked with you whom we can contact.

3) Cover Letter. A text of 1-2 pages where you:

– Introduce yourself.

– Describe your previous research fields and main research results.

– Describe your future goals and future research focus.

Please name the document as: letter_family name_ ISOF_296_2024_BO.

4) Other Documents:

• A pdf copy of your personal ID document (passport or other)
• Certificates of master degree, ph.d or other achievements, support letter from
  previous supervisors.

The selection committee will first evaluate and validate all CV received. Then, candidates admitted to 2^nd stage will be contacted for an oral interview, in person or via remote conferencing software.

For questions, please contact:             concorsi.assegni@isof.cnr.it      Tel: +39 051 6399930

Application Deadline: July 19^th, 2024