POSTDOCTORAL POSITION - ANTIVIRAL AND ANTIMICROBIAL COATINGS

Civil, Computer Science and Aeronautical Technologies Engineering Organisation/Company: Roma Tre University, Department of Civil, Computer Science and Aeronautical Technologies Engineering Research Field: Engineering Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions: Postdoc Positions Country: Italy Application Deadline: 15 Jan 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Rome) Type of Contract: Temporary Job Status: Full-time Hours Per Week: 40 Offer Starting Date: 1 Feb 2025 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon 2020 Reference Number: ... Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description We are seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to work within the framework of the European Project MIRIA (https://.../) focused on the development, validation, and upscaling of novel surface coatings with antimicrobial functionalities. The researcher will investigate the mechanical and durability properties of antiviral and antimicrobial coatings, focusing on their structural performance and reliability. In addition to mechanical characterization, the successful candidate will actively collaborate with biologists and microbiologists to support cell culture studies and antibacterial testing protocols. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research on surface engineering, combining material science and biomedical applications to address challenges in infection prevention and biomedical safety. Where to apply E-mail: ... Requirements Research Field: Engineering Education Level: PhD or equivalent Skills/Qualifications Familiarity with biomaterials and bio-compatible coatings for biomedical applications. Experience with antimicrobial testing standards, including ISO protocols for antibacterial activity evaluation. Proficiency in wet chemistry methods for functionalizing surfaces with antimicrobial agents. Background in corrosion testing and chemical resistance of coatings. Experience in collaborating within interdisciplinary teams, especially with biologists and microbiologists. Record of scientific publications in surface engineering, biomedical coatings, or antimicrobial materials. Specific Requirements Proven expertise in surface engineering and coating technologies with a focus on antiviral and antimicrobial surfaces. Proficiency in mechanical characterization techniques, including nanoindentation, scratch testing, and wear testing for thin films and coatings. Ability to conduct durability tests for coatings following ISO protocols. Ability to conduct multiscale structural and mechanical characterizations using tools such as SEM, TEM, and AFM. Hands-on experience in collaborating with biological laboratories and conducting experiments related to cell cultures and antibacterial activity testing (e.g., biofilm resistance, zone of inhibition tests). Interested applicants should contact Prof. Marco Sebastiani, including (i) a resume with a publication list, (ii) contact information for at least 3 references, and (iii) not more than 3 representative publications. You will be contacted back upon verification of pre-requisites to fix terms for an online meeting. Work Location(s) Number of offers available: 1 Company/Institute: Department of Civil, Computer Science and Aeronautical Technology Engineering Country: Italy City: Roma Postal Code: 00146 Street: Via Vito Volterra, 62 #J-18808-Ljbffr