PhD positions are available at the Politecnico di Milano (Italy) sponsored by the Italian Institute of Technology.The PhD program will follow the organization of the School of Doctoral Programs of Politecnico di Milano.
The research project will be carried out in the new Centre for Nanoscience and Technology of IIT (Milano) which focuses its activity on the investigation of fundamental scientific issues related to the design, synthesis, manipulation and exploitation of advanced functional materials for opto-electronic devices and related technologies. The Centre offers the possibility of working in state-of-the-art laboratories and a stimulating and international environment.
Duration
3 years, starting from January 1st, 2011
3 years, starting from January 1st, 2011
How to apply
Interested candidates will apply to the Politecnico di Milano PhD school (instructions can be found on the website) and if successfully, be approved by the Politecnico committee.
Interested candidates will apply to the Politecnico di Milano PhD school (instructions can be found on the website) and if successfully, be approved by the Politecnico committee.
Please send your application also to Tessa Gronchi: tessa.gronchi(at)iit.it specifying the name/code of the IIT@PoliMI open position of interest.
Application deadline: May 25th, 2010
For details vist: http://pcsiwa.rett.polimi.it/~phdweb/eng/
PhD position: optoelectronics_ photovoltaic applications
Research activity
The successful candidate will explore energy and charge transfer processes in organic/inorganic and fully organic nanostructures for photovoltaic applications based on colloidal semiconductor nanocrystals, conjugated polymers and metal oxides of different nature. Combining the use of both advanced spectroscopic techniques such as time-resolved Photoluminescence and Photo-induced Absorption spectroscopy and electrical characterizations, light has to be shed on the fundamental working mechanisms of light harvesting and charge generation and devices structures will be designed, fabricated and optimized consequentially.
The successful candidate will explore energy and charge transfer processes in organic/inorganic and fully organic nanostructures for photovoltaic applications based on colloidal semiconductor nanocrystals, conjugated polymers and metal oxides of different nature. Combining the use of both advanced spectroscopic techniques such as time-resolved Photoluminescence and Photo-induced Absorption spectroscopy and electrical characterizations, light has to be shed on the fundamental working mechanisms of light harvesting and charge generation and devices structures will be designed, fabricated and optimized consequentially.
Required experience
The successful candidate will have a Master Degree in Physics, Physical-Chemistry, Engineering or related disciplines. Experience in experimental research performed at undergraduate level will be beneficial. In addition, the candidate should be strongly motivated and possess good communication skills and be able to work as part of a team.
The successful candidate will have a Master Degree in Physics, Physical-Chemistry, Engineering or related disciplines. Experience in experimental research performed at undergraduate level will be beneficial. In addition, the candidate should be strongly motivated and possess good communication skills and be able to work as part of a team.
For additional information, or to discuss possible research projects, please contact Annamaria Petrozza: annamaria.petrozza(at)iit.it
PhD position: synthesis_hybrid photovoltaics
PhD course title: Materials Engineering
Research activity
Research is focused on the synthesis of conjugated polymers to be combined with nanostructured metal oxides for the development of hybrid photovoltaic cells. The optimization of both the processes of absorption of the solar light and interaction among the several device constituents will be taken into account for the design of new molecules. Attention will be paid also to the material processing, in particular to the infiltration of the organic moiety into the mesoporous structure of the inorganic counterpart. Thanks to the facilities and expertises available in CNST IIT@PoliMI, the test of the developed materials into device prototypes will be carried out, giving further support to the evaluation of the relationships between the molecular structure and the obtained properties.
Research is focused on the synthesis of conjugated polymers to be combined with nanostructured metal oxides for the development of hybrid photovoltaic cells. The optimization of both the processes of absorption of the solar light and interaction among the several device constituents will be taken into account for the design of new molecules. Attention will be paid also to the material processing, in particular to the infiltration of the organic moiety into the mesoporous structure of the inorganic counterpart. Thanks to the facilities and expertises available in CNST IIT@PoliMI, the test of the developed materials into device prototypes will be carried out, giving further support to the evaluation of the relationships between the molecular structure and the obtained properties.
Required experience
Master Degree in Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Material Science, Engineering or related disciplines (to be obtained before December 31st, 2010). Minimum knowledge of the English language: B2 level or equivalent (to be certified before September 30th, 2010).
Master Degree in Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Material Science, Engineering or related disciplines (to be obtained before December 31st, 2010). Minimum knowledge of the English language: B2 level or equivalent (to be certified before September 30th, 2010).
Experience in experimental research performed at undergraduate level, especially if dealing with synthesis of organic compounds, will be beneficial.
In addition, the candidate should be strongly motivated, possess good communication skills and be able to work as part of a team.
In addition, the candidate should be strongly motivated, possess good communication skills and be able to work as part of a team.
For additional information, or to discuss possible research projects, please contact Eleonora Valeria Canesi: eleonora.canesi(at)iit.it
PhD position: synthesis_organic photovoltaics
PhD course title: Materials Engineering
Research activity
Research is focused on the synthesis of conjugated oligomers to be included in bulk heterojunction solar cells to yield multicomponent blends. The design of such species will be driven by the optimization of the photoinduced charge and energy transfer processes required for the solar harvesting. Suitable strategies to control the morphology of the active layer will be evaluated, considering both physical (annealing treatments) and chemical methods. Among the latter, the synthesis of covalently linked moieties in double cable structures, and/or the development of molecules to be used into interfacial layers will be taken into account.
Research is focused on the synthesis of conjugated oligomers to be included in bulk heterojunction solar cells to yield multicomponent blends. The design of such species will be driven by the optimization of the photoinduced charge and energy transfer processes required for the solar harvesting. Suitable strategies to control the morphology of the active layer will be evaluated, considering both physical (annealing treatments) and chemical methods. Among the latter, the synthesis of covalently linked moieties in double cable structures, and/or the development of molecules to be used into interfacial layers will be taken into account.
Required experience
Master Degree in Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Material Science, Engineering or related disciplines (to be obtained before December 31st, 2010). Minimum knowledge of the English language: B2 level or equivalent (to be certified before September 30th, 2010).
Master Degree in Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Material Science, Engineering or related disciplines (to be obtained before December 31st, 2010). Minimum knowledge of the English language: B2 level or equivalent (to be certified before September 30th, 2010).
Experience in experimental research performed at undergraduate level, especially if dealing with synthesis of organic compounds, will be beneficial.
In addition, the candidate should be strongly motivated, possess good communication skills and be able to work as part of a team.
In addition, the candidate should be strongly motivated, possess good communication skills and be able to work as part of a team.
For additional information, or to discuss possible research projects, please contact Eleonora Valeria Canesi: eleonora.canesi(at)iit.it
Tentative Application Deadline : 25 May 2010
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