Nanoscale Device Group
PhD Openings in 2D Materials and Nanoelectronics
Applications are invited for three PhD scholarships in the Nanoscale Device Group at the Como campus of Politecnico di Milano, Italy. The positions are expected to begin on November 1st, 2025 (or as soon as possible thereafter) and will last three years, at the end of which candidates are expected to defend their PhD thesis.
Funding:Two of the positions are funded by the Horizon Europe project Two-Dimensional Materials for Advanced Devices and Low-Power Computing (2D-ADDICT). The monthly net salary for these positions is €1500, which increases by 50% during research stays abroad of up to six months.
The third position is funded by the Tech Europe Foundation and offers enhanced funding of €1800/month net, with the same 50% increase during research stays abroad. This position may be awarded to a candidate with outstanding qualifications, such as a strong academic record and demonstrated interest or experience in 2D nanoelectronics or related research.
All applicants will be considered as part of a single selection process, although there will be two separate ads on the Politecnico website due to different sources of funding. The highest-ranked candidate may be awarded the position with enhanced funding.
Job description:In all three cases, the research will focus on the investigation of emerging 2D materials (graphene, MoS₂, WSe₂, hBN, etc.) for the development of 3D vertically integrated CMOS devices and circuits for next-generation electronics and low-power edge computing. The ultimate goal is to enable the industrial integration of 2D CMOS technologies.
The 2D nanoelectronic devices will be realized by stacking 2D materials into 3D vertical van der Waals heterostructures, using advanced nanofabrication techniques based on electron-beam lithography. Both large-area (grown by chemical vapor deposition) and small-area (exfoliated from high-quality crystals) 2D materials will be used. Devices will be electrically characterized using probe station measurements, and structurally characterized using scanning electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy, and optical microscopy.
The candidates:We are looking for highly motivated candidates with a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in physics, electronics, materials science, or related disciplines. The ability to collaborate in an interdisciplinary and international environment is essential, as are strong communication skills in English. A background in semiconductor device physics, electronics, or nanofabrication is welcome but not required.
To apply:The official job ads will be published on the Politecnico di Milano website on 30/07/2025 and will close on 30/09/2025 (application deadline). Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to contact Prof. Roman Sordan before the official opening, to receive guidance on the application process and for a preliminary assessment of their suitability.
For more information please see the job ad on EURAXESS.
About the University: Politecnico di Milano is the largest technical university in Italy and is currently ranked 18th among technical universities worldwide. The university has several campuses outside Milan; the positions are based in Como, a city located on Lake Como, near the Alps and close to the Swiss border.
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