Postdoctoral and PhD Positions in Nano-Optics at IIT and Politecnico di Milano

University:

Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT) and Politecnico di Milano

Country:

Italy

Deadline:

2025-09-10

Fields:

Physics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Optical EngineeringThe Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT) and Politecnico di Milano invite applications for Postdoctoral and PhD positions in the field of Nano-Optics. These positions are part of an internationally recognized research group led by Professor Antonio Ambrosio, focusing on advanced topics such as structured light, 2D materials, metasurfaces, and light–matter interactions at the nanoscale.

Available Positions

Postdoctoral Position– Research focus: Nano-Optics Innovation through Metasurfaces and Light Structuring– Responsibilities: Design and fabrication of metasurfaces, investigation of ultrafast optical control, and study of polaritonic responses in van der Waals materials– Location: IIT – CNST, Milan– Application deadline: 2025-09-10– Application link: https://lnkd.in/dqQhSGxCPhD Position #1– Research focus: Tailoring Light–Matter Interactions via Structured Light– Responsibilities: Study of complex optical beams and their interaction with anisotropic and 2D materials, unveiling novel photonic phenomena– Required skills: Optical setup design, metasurface fabrication, FDTD simulations– Location: Politecnico di Milano – PhD in Physics– Application link: https://lnkd.in/dA–_WZJPhD Position #2– Research focus: Light–Matter Interaction at the Nanoscale in 2D Materials– Responsibilities: Engineering and imaging of polaritons in van der Waals materials using advanced nano-imaging and nano-spectroscopy techniques– Required skills: 2D materials synthesis, nano-optics, numerical modeling– Location: Politecnico di Milano – PhD in Physics– Application link: https://lnkd.in/dA–_WZJ

Requirements

– A strong academic background in physics, materials science, electrical engineering, nanotechnology, or a related field– Relevant laboratory and/or computational skills as described per position– Motivation and ability to work in an interdisciplinary, international environment

Additional Information

– International applicants are encouraged to apply– Support is available for relocation and research stays abroad– These positions were advertised by Professor Antonio Ambrosio on LinkedInFor further details and to submit your application, please refer to the respective links above.Get the latest openings in your field and preferred country—straight to your email inbox. Sign up now for 14 days free: https://phdfinder.com/register