Post-doc Position On Sustainable Organic Artificial Synapses

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**Post-doc position on Sustainable Organic Artificial Synapses**
- (2400004Y)
- Project: EIC Pathfinder Challenges Project “Green materials for neurOMorphic signal processing by organic synaptic” - GreenOMorph_
- Commitment & contract: collaboration contract, 1 year contract extendable up to _~_ 3.5 years _
- Location: Center for Nano Science and Technology of IIT, Milan, Italy_ **WHO WE ARE** **YOUR TEAM** You will be working in a multicultural and multi-disciplinary group, where materials scientists, electrical engineers, nanotechnologists and chemists collaborate, each with their own expertise, to carry out common research. The Printed and Molecular Electronics Research Unit is coordinated by Dr. Mario Caironi, who has extensive experience in printed organic electronics, with a specific focus on sustainability. The research will be part of an ambitious European research project “GreenOMorph”, which aims at the radical reduction of the environmental impact of electronics manufacture, use and end-of-life as well as a total avoidance of critical raw materials in manufactured devices. Such goal will be achieved, on the one hand, by choosing neuromorphic instead of common Von Neumann computing reducing the energy consumed by several orders of magnitude; on the other hand, by completely relying on organic electronics with innovative green materials and additive low-temperature coating and printing methods, in all parts of an organic artificial sensory neuron for recognition of tactile pressure patterns. The project is coordinated by the Joanneum Research center in Austria, and sees the collaboration of 6 leading European partners. The post-doc at IIT will specifically focus on inkjet printed organic artificial synapses based on organic electrochemical transistors (OECTs) made with new green active materials. Within the team,



your main responsibilities will be: - Exploring different device architectures and concepts for the realization of an organic artificial synapse
- Demonstrating inkjet printed neuromorphic electronic devices based on OECTs integrating newly developed and sustainable organic semiconductors
- Demonstrating that such sustainable neuromorphic devices provide plasticity to the afferent nerve
- Coordinating with the project partners involved in the artificial synapse development
- Communicating your results in oral and written form This open position is financed by the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) within the project “Green materials for neurOMorphic signal processing by organic synaptic” - GreenOMorph, financed within the EIC Pathfinder Challenges “Responsible Electronics” under Grant Agreement n. 101161637 **WHAT WOULD MAKE YOU SHINE**
- A PhD in Electronics, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry or Engineering (Energy, Physics, Chemistry, Materials, Electronics)
- Proven experimental expertise in organic electronics device fabrication
- Solid knowledge in electrical characterization of transistors, in particular OECTs
- Expertise in the use of inkjet printing
- Strong publication record in the field
- Ability to properly report, organize and publish research data
- Good command in spoken and written English
- Good communication skills




- Strong problem solving attitude **EXTRA AWESOME**
- Experience in inkjet printing inks formulations.
- Knowledge of inks rheology.
- Hands-on experience with printing tools optimization.
- Solid Knowledge in Organic Electronic Devices Physics.
- High motivation to learn.
- Experience in international laboratories.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a highly interdisciplinary environment.
- Good in time and priority management.
- Ability to work in a challenging and international environment. **COMPENSATION & BENEFITS**
- Competitive salary package for international standards
- Private health care coverage
- Wide range of staff discounts **WHAT’S IN FOR YOU?**
- An equal, inclusive and multicultural environment ready to welcome you with open arms. Discrimination is a big NO for us!
- We like contamination and encourage you to mingle and discover what other people are up to in our labs.
- If you want your work to have a real impact, in IIT you will find an innovative and stimulating culture that drives our mission to contribute to the improvement and well-being of society.
- We stick to our values: integrity, courage, societal responsibility and inclusivity are the values we believe in. They define us and our actions in our everyday life. They guide us to accomplish IIT mission. **Application’s deadline: February 21st 2025**
- We inform you that the information you provide will be used solely for the purposes of evaluating and selecting professional profiles in order to meet the requirements of Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia._
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