Analysis and characterization of nanostructured materials with high specific surface area for the reversible absorption of energy-carrying gases.

pOrganisation/Company REGIONE CALABRIA Research Field Physics » Applied physics Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Leading Researcher (R4) First Stage Researcher (R1) Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 24 Nov 2026
- 12:00 (UTC) Country Italy Type of Contract To be defined Job Status Not Applicable Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No /ph3Offer Description /h3pThis position is part of the “MEDUSAH” project, which aims to engineer metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for the ultra-efficient and sustainable storage of hydrogen based on adsorption processes.br/In this context, research activities will focus on the characterization and development of microporous materials with high specific surface area for reversible adsorption processes, with the ultimate goal of improving and/or surpassing the technologies currently used for the storage of energy-carrying gases. /ppPh.
D. in Physics or equivalent, already obtained or to be obtained within 6 months. Key

requirements:
experience in using volumetric techniques and Sievert-type equipment to measure adsorption isotherms over different pressure and temperature ranges; familiarity with the use of models for calculating/evaluating adsorption enthalpies in molecule/surface systems; familiarity with data analysis models such as Branauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) and Density Functional Theory (DFT) for evaluating the structural characteristics of materials (e.g., specific surface area, porosity); experience using experimental setups for the synthesis, via pyrolysis and activation procedures, of macro-, meso-, and nanostructured materials from organic precursors; fluency in English. /pulliItaly /li /ulpbEligibility of fellows: country/ies of residence: /b /pulliItaly /li /ulpbEligibility of fellows: nationality/ies: /b /pulliItaly /li /ulh3Selection process /h3pThe selection process includes an assessment of qualifications worth up to 60 points, and an interview worth up to 40 points. The interview will aim to evaluate the relevance, originality, and methodological consistency between the research directions emerging from each candidate’s academic and professional background, qualifications, and scientific publications, and the objectives of the research project described in the call. Proficiency in English will also be assessed. /p #J-18808-Ljbffr