Post doc in microfabrication for implantable micro-sensorsCommitment contract: 2 years, temporary collaboration contractLocation: Center for Materials Interfaces, Pontedera (PI)Step into a world of endless possibilities, together let’s leave something for the future!At IIT, we are committed to advancing human-centered Science and Technology to address the most urgent societal challenges of our era. We foster excellence in both fundamental and applied research, spanning fields such as neuroscience and cognition, humanoid technologies and robotics, artificial intelligence, nanotechnology, and material sciences, offering a truly interdisciplinary scientific experience. Our approach integrates cutting-edge tools and technology, empowering researchers to push the limits of knowledge and innovation. With us, your curiosity will know no bounds.We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering diversity in all its forms, creating an inclusive environment. We value the unique experiences, knowledge, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives of our people. By embracing diversity, we believe science can achieve its fullest potential.THE ROLEYou’d be working in a multicultural and multi-disciplinary group, where expert material scientists, chemists, physicists, and mechanical and biomedical engineers collaborate, each with their own expertise, to carry out common research. The research group is led by Dr. Virgilio Mattoli, who has extensive experience in micro/nanofabrication, two-photon lithography, conformable electronics, and sensors.The research focuses on the development of a multi-sensorized platform to be implanted in vessels for heart failure monitoring. This also includes the possible integration and characterization of miniaturized sensors fabricated by the partners of the project.Within the team, your main responsibilities will be:Design and simulation of the implantable device supporting frameOptimization of the fabrication and integration processes involving devices and sensors at the micro scaleCharacterization of the fabricated devices and sensorsESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTSA PhD in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science and similar disciplinesDocumented experience on clean room standard equipment and methodsDeep knowledge of microfabrication processesKnowledge of characterization equipment for mechanical, chemical and morphological properties of materials and devices.Experience with finite element simulationsA strong publication recordThe ability to properly report, organize and publish research dataGood command in spoken and written EnglishADDITIONAL SKILLSKnowledge of electronics characterization methods and toolsBasics of coding of .net and or C/C++Strong problem solving attitudeGood communication skillsAbility to work in a challenging and international environmentCapacity to work autonomously and collaboratively in a highly interdisciplinary environmentPossess Analytical Reasoning skills and a growth mindsetCOMPENSATION PACKAGEA yearly gross salary ranging between 36k€ and 40k€, which may include a bonus option depending on your role and contractPrivate health care coverage depending on your role and contractCandidates from abroad or Italian citizens who have carried scientific research activity permanently abroad and meet specific requirements, may be entitled to a deduction from taxable income of up to 90% from 6 to 13 years.This open position/research is financed by the European Commission within European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation program under the Pathfinder Challenge project “In-vessel implantable smart sensing device for personalised medicine” (IV-Lab) - agreement No. 101115545. The IV-Lab project aims at designing and manufacturing, in collaboration with a consortium of academic institutions, a miniaturized sensing device implantable in the blood vessel for monitoring the health status of patients. The micro-sensor-system would implement a body-embedded system with multiple sensing capabilities, targeting hemodynamic and biochemical parameters, once implanted into blood vessels.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 deadline: 30th March 2025To discover more about life at IIT, visit the dedicated section here:https://www.iit.it/en/work-at-iit
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