Open Positions FIS Starting Grant
We are looking for motivated candidates, both at PhD and postdoc level, eager to expand the frontiers of synthetic chemistry through (bio)catalysis.
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Biocatalysis holding a PhD in biocatalysis or biotechnology, with experience in protein expression, purification and engineering.
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Synthesis and Catalysis holding a PhD in organic chemistry with experience in complex molecule synthesis and/or catalytic methodologies for organic synthesis.
PhD Student in Biocatalysis within the Doctoral School of Industrial Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, with a MSc in Biotechnology, Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
PhD Student in Synthesis and Catalysis within the Doctoral School of Industrial Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, with a MSc in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.
For more details on the application process, please contact Dr. Daniele Fiorito (daniele.fiorito@polimi.it).
Master Thesis
We welcome Master Students in Chemical Engineering and Materials Engineering and Nanotechnology at Politecnico di Milano for master thesis on the following topics:
Chemoenzymatic Catalysis for Green Chemistry
Bio-based Materials: new Monomers from Renewable Sources. In collaboration with Pirelli Tyre S.p.A, we offer an industrial master thesis with 6 months internship at the R&D laboratory of Pirelli in Milan.
For enquiries, please contact Dr. Daniele Fiorito (daniele.fiorito@polimi.it)
Visiting Opportunities
We welcome visiting students, both at MSc and PhD level, from both Italian and international institutions, for collaborative projects.
We have ongoing collaborations with the nearby Chemistry Department at Università degli Studi di Milano with APOS Lab (ACS Catalysis 2024) and FasanoLab (EurJOC 2023), and we welcome chemistry students interested to explore MsC thesis in collaboration.
For enquiries, please contact Dr. Daniele Fiorito (daniele.fiorito@polimi.it)
Fellowship Support
We welcome applications from outstanding candidates for postodoctoral fellowships such as MSCA PF.
Politecnico di Milano offers a Master Class for applicants and MSCA PF Seal of Excellence opportunities.
Also, we welcome applicants for IDEA League visiting research stay.