Postdoc position Polymer Chemistry: Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia 2444 views

Postdoc position in functional polymer chemistry at the IIT (Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia), Italy

Deadline: 20/05/2017

 About the group: The group of Polymers and Biomaterials of Prof. Nicola Tirelli

Field of research: Polymer Chemistry, Nanomaterials, Drug delivery and Regenerative medicine.

The candidate’s activity will focus on the synthesis of new polymer structures, with specific emphasis on advanced block copolymers and bioconjugates with stimulus responsive behaviour.

The project will also entail the advanced characterization & in vitro evaluation of the new macromolecular materials.

Requirements / Qualifications: Essential criteria to apply for the position are:

1. Undergraduate Degree in Materials engineering or Chemistry and PhD in polymer chemistry, biomaterials or cognate discipline
2. Experience in polymer synthesis and characterization
3. Experience in bioconjugation techniques
4. Experience in techniques for colloidal characterization

Desirable criteria:

1. Experience in mammalian cell culture
2. Specific expertise in developing stimuli-responsive macromolecular structures
3. Specific expertise in anionic polymerization mechanisms

How To apply: Please send a cover letter outlining experience & qualifications for the position, CV and names of two referees to applications@iit.it quoting “Postdoc position in functional polymer chemistry CB 73768” in the subject line.

Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively seeks diversity in the workforce.

Contacts: applications@iit.it