Ca’ Foscari University Venice invites applications for a non-tenured position as Assistant Professor of Physical Chemistry
Ca’ Foscari is a research-intensive institution committed to competing for international scientific excellence through the recruitment of the best academic talents worldwide. Our university is committed to research excellence, funding promising researchers and developing international partnerships. Ca’ Foscari explores cutting-edge research directions across disciplinary boundaries, setting a new agenda designed around six global challenges.
Ca’ Foscari is looking for a non-tenured assistant professor of Physical Chemistry capable of inspiring students to become game-changers in their own fields and to make a genuine difference in the world.
The person to be hired will be expected to conduct research related to the ERC MAtCHLESS project (Ref. 101162875). These activities mainly involve synthesis of luminescent materials (organic and inorganic) followed by their physicochemical and spectroscopic characterization. The candidate will also have to deal with the day-to-day management of a wet chemistry lab, ensuring the operation of the instruments contained therein and managing the storage of chemical reagents according to current safety regulations. They will also have to engage in writing scientific papers (in English) and attend conferences to communicate the results of their research. They will also participate in dissemination activities including the European Researchers' Night and perform support action in organizing events such as summer schools and/or conferences.
The position is at the Department of Molecular Sciences and Nanosystems. The Department aims to stimulate research development and scientific education and is characterized by its research in innovative fields. The Department also interacts with local manufacturing firms and businesses, given the importance of its research on sustainability themes. The education focuses on both established research areas and more innovative ones like renewable energy sources, green chemistry, nanotechnologies and biotechnologies.
The educational pathways offered by the Department are designed to implement the strong interaction between the university and the job market, using a blend of traditional methods and new Lifelong Learning projects (LLP).
The Institution
Since its foundation in 1868, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice has been a leader in Economics and Foreign Languages and Cultures. Today, Ca’ Foscari is exploring new frontiers in research, focusing on Climate Change, Digital Humanities, Digital and Social Innovation, and Nanosciences. An intellectual powerhouse of international repute in the heart of the city of Venice, Ca’ Foscari provides a one-of-a-kind blend of scientific research, cultural heritage and history, offering a life-changing experience to its students and researchers, with a transformative impact on the local community.
Ca’ Foscari University of Venice has also obtained the full Human Resources Strategy for Researchers certificate, a set of initiatives to improve work conditions for researchers and to attract talents worldwide. Ca’ Foscari provides applicants with exclusive services and onboarding initiatives. Our Housing office will help you search for a suitable and convenient accommodation, matching your needs and preferences with the available options.
If you are a non-Italian applicant or if you have resided outside of Italy for more than 3 years, you will benefit from a favorable tax treatment for the first years of the contract.
Read the call here: https://www.unive.it/data/38002/?id=2025-UNVE000-0110093 .
