Postdoc Position in Raman Spectroscopy

**Postdoc position in Raman spectroscopy**
- (2400007O)
- Commitment & contract: Collaboration contract_

**_ 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 ROLE**

You will be working in a multicultural and multi-disciplinary group. The team is composed by material scientists, physicists, neuroscientists, electronic engineers, computational scientists, biotechnologist and biomedical engineers, sharing their expertise to work at the border of these multiple disciplines. The main aim will be to correlating multifunctional signals in 3D printed neurochips for next generation studies on neural degeneration, via spectroscopy and electrophysiological recordings.

The research focuses on environment, health and safety (EHS), functionalized materials and robotics. This includes developing a new generation of bio interfaces based on novel electronic, piezoelectric, acoustic and optoacoustic technologies to interact more efficiently with living cells and organisms. Activities include basic research and full prototyping (up to TRL 6-7), market-oriented technology development and translational research of medical devices.

Your main responsibility will be:

- Develop a Raman spectroscopy system that can be used in environments with limited space, including surgery rooms for research purposes
- Use the developed system to collect Raman spectroscopy datasets from murine models using implantable fiber optics
- Develop algorithms to distinguish between different brain regions only based on Raman spectra

**ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS**
- A PhD in Photonics, Physics, Nanotechnologies or related disciplines.
- Previous experience in the development of optical systems.
- Previous experience on Raman spectroscopy.
- Previous experience on Raman spectroscopy for tissue.
- Coding skills in Phyton, Matlab and C++.
- Good command in spoken and written English

**ADDITIONAL SKILLS**
- Good communication skills.
- Strong problem solving attitude.
- High motivation to learn.
- Spirit of innovation and creativity.
- Good in time and priority management.
- Ability to work in a challenging and international environment.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a highly interdisciplinary environment.

**COMPENSATION PACKAGE**
- Competitive salary package for international standards
- Private health care coverage depending on your role and contract
- This open position is financed by _Progetto COMBO “_Correlating multifunctional signals in 3D printed neurochips for next generation studies on neuraldegeneration, via spectroscopy and electrophysiological recordings", _nell’ambito delle attività di ricerca dello SPOKE 3 “Neuronal Homeostasis and brain-environment interaction”, di cui al programma di ricerca del Partenariato Esteso “A multiscale integrated approach to the study of the nervous system in health and disease” (MNESYS), a valere sulle risorse del Piano Nazionale Ripresa e Resilienza (PNRR), Missione 4 “Istruzione e Ricerca”, Componente 2 “Dalla Ricerca all’Impresa”, Linea d’investimento 1.3 “Partenariati estesi a università, centri di ricerca, imprese e finanziamento progetti di ricerca di base”, Finanziato Dall’Unione Europea -NEXTGENERATIONEU_CUP E63C22002170007_

Application’s deadline: November 19th, 2024**Primary Location** LECCE

**Job** Postdoc

**Organization** Smart Healthcare technologies

**Job Posting** Nov 4, 2024, 9:54:20 AM