Postdoctoral Position In Computational Modeling Of Plasmonic Metal/Semiconductor Nanohybrids For Photocatalytic Applications - (2300008B)

3 Nov 2023

Job Information

Organisation/Company

ISTITUTO ITALIANO DI TECNOLOGIA

Department

Human Resources and Organization Direction

Research Field

Physics

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Italy

Application Deadline

30 Nov 2023 - 00:00 (Europe/Rome)

Type of Contract

Other

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

HE / ERC

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Project: REPLY - Reshaping Photocatalysis via Light-Matter Hybridization in Plasmonic Nanocavities

Commitment & contract: Collaboration Contract

Location: Genova

WHO WE ARE

At IIT we work enthusiastically to develop human-centered Science and Technology to tackle some of the most pressing societal challenges of our times and transfer these technologies to the production system and society. Our Genoa headquarter is strictly inter-connected with our 11 centers around Italy and two outer-stations based in the US for a truly interdisciplinary experience.

YOUR TEAM

The selected candidate will be working in a multicultural and interdisciplinary group, where experienced physicists, chemists, material scientists, and optical spectroscopists collaborate, each with their own expertise, to carry out common research. The project is indeed designed to balance fabrication development and numerical simulation efforts: the latter will include close teamwork with experimental project colleagues.

The Clean Room is coordinated by Dr. Andrea Toma, who has extensive experience in the nanofabrication and nanophotonic domains. The research will aim at the design and further optimization - through numerical modeling - of plasmonic architectures for the manipulation of electromagnetic fields at the nanoscale, with particular emphasis on the engineering of strong light-matter hybridization between light and semiconductor nano-crystals. A significant effort will be devoted to the modelling/interpretation of the photophysical mechanisms occurring at the interfaces of novel hybrid photocatalysts. Within the team, your main responsibilities will be:

Theoretical and Numerical approaches for hybrid nanophotonic systems. Understanding and optimizing light-matter interaction under strong coupling regime with specific attention to interface energetics.

Multi-scale electromagnetic modeling of nanomaterials and related phenomena at the nanoscale, including plasmon-exciton coupling and plasmonic spectroscopy.

Computational catalyst design towards hybrid nanosystems and sustainable plasmonic chemistry.

This open position/research is financed by the European Research Council within the project ERC CoG n.101002422 REPLY - Reshaping Photocatalysis via Light-Matter Hybridization in Plasmonic Nanocavities.

WHAT WOULD MAKE YOU SHINE

A PhD in physics, material science or related disciplines.

Advanced knowledge of software packages for designing, analyzing and optimizing nanophotonic systems (e.g. Comsol Multiphysics, CST Studio Suite, Lumerical)

Proficiency in the analysis and interpretation of the near- and far-field response of plasmonic metasurfaces.

Documented experience in predictive optical modeling of nanophotonic/plasmonic architectures for photocatalytic applications.

A strong publication record.

The ability to properly report, organize and publish research data.

Documented experience in coaching junior scientists.

Good command in spoken and written English.

EXTRA AWESOME

Experience in photonic inverse design and topology optimization. Machine learning-based simulation and design of plasmonic systems.

Good communication skills.

Strong problem solving attitude.

High motivation to learn.

Spirit of innovation and creativity.

Good in time and priority management.

Ability to work in a challenging and international environment.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a highly interdisciplinary environment.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Competitive salary package for international standards.

Wide range of staff discounts.

WHAT'S IN FOR YOU?

An equal, inclusive and multicultural environment ready to welcome you with open arms. Discrimination is a big NO for us.

We like contamination and encourage you to mingle and discover what other people are up to in our labs.

If you are a startupper or a business-minded person, you will find some exceptionally gifted professionals ready to nurture and guide your attitude and aspirations.

If you want your work to have a real impact, in IIT you will find an innovative and stimulating culture that drives our mission to contribute to the improvement and well-being of society.

We stick to our values! Integrity, courage, societal responsibility and inclusivity are the values we believe in! They define us and our actions in our everyday life. They guide us to accomplish IIT mission!

If you feel this tickles your appetite for change, do not hesitate and apply!

Please submit your application using the online form and including a detailed CV, cover letter (outlining motivation, experience and qualifications) and contact details of 2 references.

Application's deadline: 30 November 2023

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Requirements

Research Field

Physics » Other

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Level

Excellent

Additional Information Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

ISTITUTO ITALIANO DI TECNOLOGIA

Country

Italy

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https: // iit.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=2300008B

Contact

State/Province

Draft

City

GENOVA

Website

https: // www. iit.it/it/openings

Street

VIA MOREGO 30

Postal Code

16163

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED