Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships 2025

Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships (MSCA-PF) at the University of Camerino

Are you a talented postdoctoral researcher looking for an exciting opportunity to boost your international career?
UNICAM invites you to apply for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships (MSCA-PF) and join our vibrant research community in the heart of Italy.

What are MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships?

The MSCA-PF support the training and career development of excellent researchers from all scientific disciplines through international and intersectoral mobility.
Fellows develop their own research project in collaboration with a UNICAM supervisor, gaining new skills and experiences abroad.

MSCA fellowships are funded by the European Commission and are open to researchers of any nationality who hold a PhD at the time of the application deadline and have no more than 8 years of postdoctoral experience.

Key Benefits

  • Competitive European funding for 1 to 2 year

  • Full research autonomy with mentoring support

  • Access to UNICAM’s top-class labs, networks, and international projects

  • Career development, training and mobility opportunities

  • Possibility to engage with non-academic sectors

Application Timeline (MSCA-PF-2025)

  • 8 May 2025: Call opens

  • 10 September 2025: Application deadline

  • February 2026: Results announced (TBC)

  • April 2026: Grant agreements signed (TBC)

  • April 2026: Projects may start (TBC)

How the Application Works

The fellowship proposal is prepared jointly by the Applicant, the Supervisor, and the Host Institution (UNICAM).

  • Applicant (Fellow): A postdoctoral researcher with a PhD and max 8 years of postdoc experience.

  • Supervisor: A UNICAM professor who will support and co-design the research project.

  • Host Institution: The University of Camerino (UNICAM), validated by the European Commission.

🔍 Want to join UNICAM as a Fellow? We can help match you with a Supervisor. Contact us for more information.

UNICAM & MSCA: A Supportive Environment

UNICAM embraces the MSCA Supervision Guidelines, which promote:

  • Smooth integration of researchers

  • Transparent and fair funding processes

  • Career and personal development support

  • Mentoring and training for both fellows and supervisors

  • Open communication and well-being

 

MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2025: Research Topics and Supervisors

UNICAM is pleased to support excellent researchers interested in applying for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships 2025. Below you can explore the key research topics offered by our academic staff, together with the supervisors who are available to host and support applicants throughout the fellowship.

Tweaking sleep infraslow fluctuations of the EEG signal to improve glymphatic clearance in neurodegenerative diseases. 


Macroarea: Neurosciences
Supervisor: Prof. Michele Bellesi - School of Biosciences and Biotechnology

This project aims to investigate whether modulating infra-slow fluctuations of EEG sigma power (ISFS) during sleep can enhance brain noradrenergic dynamics and improve glymphatic clearance in an Alzheimer’s disease (AD) mouse model. By using closed-loop sensory stimulation (auditory or vestibular) during sleep, the study will identify optimal ISFS phases to maximize noradrenergic fluctuations and assess their impact on glymphatic function and beta-amyloid accumulation. The project combines neuroscience, biomedical engineering, and sleep research, leveraging advanced technologies such as electrophysiology and in vivo imaging. Its goal is to develop a novel, non-invasive strategy to improve brain waste clearance and slow neurodegeneration, with potential translational applications in AD.

Prof. Bellesi’s lab features cutting-edge infrastructure including an animal sleep laboratory with microdialysis, electrophysiology, and calcium imaging systems, alongside facilities for behavioral analysis and sleep deprivation. Additional resources include a molecular biology lab, a histology unit, and a state-of-the-art human sleep laboratory equipped with high-density and portable video-polysomnography systems – the only one of its kind in the Marche region. The lab is recognized by the European Sleep Research Society as a leading facility in basic sleep research and is part of the DREAM consortium for open-access sleep and dream data.

Prof. Michele Bellesi

Prof. Bellesi is actively involved in numerous scientific networks and societies, including the Society for Neuroscience, European Sleep Research Society, World Sleep Society, Italian Sleep Academy, Italian Society of Neuroscience, and the Italian Society of Neurology. His research is supported by prestigious institutions such as the Wellcome Trust, Bial Foundation, and the Italian Ministry of Universities and Research (MUR).

The ideal candidate should have a background in neuroscience, biomedical engineering, or related fields, and a strong interest in sleep research, neurodegeneration, or in vivo imaging. Prior experience with electrophysiology or animal models is a plus. The candidate should be highly motivated to contribute to multidisciplinary research with potential real-world health applications.

 

Gut microbiota, gut brain axis and bacterial extracellular vesicles: from mechanisms to therapy


Macroarea: Clinical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Supervisor: Prof. AnnaMaria Eleuteri - School of Biosciences and Biotechnology


The gut microbiota, the gut-brain axis and bacterial extracellular vesicles play a crucial role in ageing and neurodegenerative diseases by influencing inflammation and communication between the nervous system and the gut. Extracellular vesicles vehicle effector molecules, including proteins and nucleic acids, into host cells where they can mediate the transmission of biochemical signals, affecting various intracellular processes and thus influencing health and disease status. 
With the purpose to unravel the crosstalk among the considered bacteria, gut cells and gut brain axis proteomic, lipidomic and metabolomic analyses of the bacterial secretome, including cell-secreted extracellular vesicles, will be performed. 
The functional role of bacterial extracellular vesicles and, more generally, postbiotics, as mediators of the communication between bacteria and between microbiota and host will be explored. The ability of the postbiotics to improve intestinal permeability counteracting the disruption of the gut barrier and intestinal inflammation and oxidation will be evaluated in in vitro assays developing co-culture systems using Caco-2 cells fully differentiated into polarized monolayers and neuronal cells. Reducing oxidative stress is crucial to inhibit advanced glycation end products (AGEs) which strongly affect the dynamic balance of the gut and can contribute to complications of chronic pathologies. Moreover, considering that AGEs frequently form at exposed lysine residues, sites of ubiquitination for successive proteasome-mediated recycling, proteasome functionality will be analyzed in postbiotics-exposed cells. Additionally, the mitochondrial membrane potential will be evaluated as an indicator of bioenergetic stress along with the assessment of mitophagy markers. The findings of these studies will provide an opportunity to identify and test potential therapeutic agents in ageing and neurodegeneration. 

Prof. Eleuteri’s lab is equipped with two advanced laboratories featuring spectrophotometers, fluorimeters, HPLC/FPLC systems, surface plasmon biosensors, gel electrophoresis and western blotting equipment, 2D electrophoresis, PCR systems, a TEER system, and dedicated cell culture facilities. Additional university-wide resources include omics platforms (GridION, Singleron), fluorescence and confocal microscopy, mass spectrometry, and animal research infrastructure.

Prof Anna Maria Eleuteri

Prof. Eleuteri actively collaborates with international institutions including Pennington Biomedical Research Center (USA) and Zhengzhou University of Light Industry (China). She is also a member of leading scientific societies and networks in biochemistry and molecular biology.

The ideal candidate has a background in life sciences or molecular biology, with a keen interest in microbiota-host interaction, postbiotics, and cellular stress responses. A passion for translational research and hands-on experience in cell culture or biochemical analysis is highly recommended.

 

Interactions between microbial symbionts and insect vectors

Macroarea: Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Biology, Applied Life Sciences and Non-Medical Biotechnology
Supervisor: Prof. Guido Favia – School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine

We are studying the impact of component of mosquito microbiota on several biological traits of the host and, at the same time, developing innovative symbiont-based control strategy (in the frame of the so-called Symbiotic Control).
In particular we are assessing the role of some bacterial symbiont on: i) the vectorial capacity of mosquitoes; ii) the onset of insecticide resistance to different classes of pyrethroids; iii) the adaptation to different environmental conditions (in particular some adaptation to cold environment); iv) microbial competition within the host body.
Concerning the development of Symbiotic Control strategy, e are perfecting the development of a paratransgenic approach primarily based on the Asaia symbiont for the production of effector molecules against several mosquito-borne pathogens.
It is worth to mention that the insectarium at Unicam hosts four different species of Anopheles, three different species of Aedes and a single species of Culex genus.

The lab is equipped with molecular biology and microbiology instrumentation, including incubators, microscopes (stereo, optical, culture), PCR and qPCR systems, refrigerated centrifuges, gel visualization tools, and an olfactometer. The facility includes a 70m² insectarium housing several species of Anopheles, Aedes, and Culex mosquitoes. Prof. Favia is Director of the Italian Malaria Network, collaborates with the NTD Italian Network, and maintains active international partnerships, including with Brazilian researchers in mosquito biology.

Prof. Guido Favia

Prof. Favia’s team offers a unique environment for researchers interested in entomology, microbiome studies, and innovative vector control methods. The ideal candidate should be motivated to explore host-microbe-pathogen interactions and passionate about contributing to applied research with public health relevance.

Plant diversity and ecosystem management


Macroarea: Botany
Supervisor: Prof. Stefano Chelli – School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine

The research topic is related to the dynamics of natural and semi-natural ecosystems in relation to climate change and land use, including the management and conservation of biodiversity in pastures and forests. The research is conducted at various biological-organizational scales (from species to communities) and spatiotemporal scales (from local levels to the biogeographical scale, from seasonal changes to long-term changes). The approaches used range from the taxonomic perspective (focused on species identity) to the functional perspective (related to functional traits). 

Prof. Chelli’s group benefits from access to two major herbaria (Herbarium Universitatis Camerinensis and Herbarium Apenninicum) and to the Montagna di Torricchio Nature Reserve, a recognized LTER site. The lab utilizes long-term datasets from ICP Forests monitoring programs across Italy. His research team is actively involved in several international networks, including the Long-Term Ecological Research Network (LTER), the ICP Forests network, TraitDivNet, and ITV-Net. The group also coordinates the national effort on the checklist of native vascular flora of Italy.

Prof. Stefano Chelli

Research activities are highly interdisciplinary and collaborative, involving topics such as soil biodiversity, forest multitaxon diversity, plant-pollinator interactions, and plant-animal dynamics in semi-natural ecosystems. Prof. Chelli has cultivated extensive intersectoral collaborations with experts in ecology, agricultural pest control, environmental microbiology, mathematical modeling, and climate science.

The ideal candidate should have a strong background in plant biology, ecology, or environmental sciences, and a keen interest in biodiversity conservation and ecological research.

 

Metal–Organic Frameworks (MOFs) for gas storage and catalysis.

Macroarea: Chemistry
Supervisor: Prof. Riccardo Pettinari – School of Science and Technology

Prof. Riccardo Pettinari

Prof. Pettinari’s laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art instrumentation, including a benchtop X-ray powder diffractometer (Rigaku Miniflex 600), surface area and porosimetry systems (Micromeritics ASAP 2020 PLUS), microwave synthesis platform (Milestone FlexiWave), thermal analysis systems (DTA-TG, PerkinElmer STA 6000), IR and UV-VIS spectrometers. These resources support high-quality research in the field of organometallic chemistry, supported by an impressive publication record: 159 publications, an h-index of 42, and over 5,700 citations (Scopus, April 2025).

The group is part of a vibrant interdisciplinary network, collaborating with biologists on antimicrobial activity studies, physical chemists for DFT simulations, and pharmaceutical and organic chemists on drug delivery and catalytic reactions. The research benefits from strong synergies between fundamental chemistry and its practical applications in medicine and environmental science.

The ideal candidate should have a background in chemistry or materials science, and a strong interest in organometallic synthesis, catalysis, and interdisciplinary research.

Advanced Biofabrication of Smart Biomaterials for Drug Delivery, Regenerative Medicine, and Therapeutic Applications in Cancer and Infectious Diseases


Macroarea: Advanced Drug Delivery
Supervisor: Prof. Roberta Censi – School of Pharmacy

This research focuses on the synthesis, formulation, and biofabrication of novel biomaterials for biomedical applications, integrating cutting-edge 3D bioprinting and microfluidics to enhance precision, functionality, and scalability. The study will explore:
Targeted Drug Delivery:
Development of microfluidics-assisted nanoparticle synthesis and 3D-printed drug delivery platforms to enable controlled, localized, and stimuli-responsive release of therapeutics.
Regenerative Medicine: Fabrication of bioengineered scaffolds using 3D bioprinting of bioinks incorporating hydrogels, nanomaterials, and therapeutics to support cell proliferation and tissue regeneration.
Cancer Therapy:
Design of microfluidics-assisted drug carriers and 3D-printed tumor-on-a-chip models for personalized medicine, facilitating the study of tumor microenvironments and targeted therapies.
Infectious Diseases:
Development of biofabricated antimicrobial materials, including 3D-printed scaffolds and coatings with embedded bacteriophages, antiviral agents, and microfluidic platforms for pathogen detection and treatment.
The integration of biofabrication techniques will allow precise structuring and functionalization of biomaterials, enhancing their therapeutic efficiency and translational potential. Characterization techniques such as SEM, FTIR, rheometry, XRD, ITC, microCT, and in vitro/in vivo models will be used to evaluate biocompatibility, mechanical properties, and therapeutic outcomes.
This study aims to bridge material science, bioengineering, and nanotechnology to develop next-generation biomaterials for precision medicine and biomedical applications.

Characterization of the developed systems will be carried out using advanced techniques including SEM, FTIR, XRD, ITC, microCT, rheometry, and both in vitro and in vivo models. These methods will be employed to assess the biocompatibility, functional performance, and translational potential of the materials.

Prof. Roberta Censi

Prof. Censi oversees three state-of-the-art laboratories equipped with a wide range of specialized instruments, such as a 3D bioprinter (BIOX 6), microfluidics devices, rheometers, dynamic light scattering systems, tomography units, and calorimeters. The facilities also include complete instrumentation for skin analysis and equipment for drug formulation and drying processes, including freeze-dryers, spray-dryers, and ultracentrifuges. The research is further supported by access to centralized university facilities, including NMR, SEM, XRD systems, cell culture laboratories, and animal testing units.

Research activities in Prof. Censi’s lab are currently supported by four major funded projects totaling €3 million. These include the OSTEOTHER project, which focuses on nanoparticle-mediated drug delivery for osteosarcoma therapy; the ADMIRE project, which aims to develop advanced antimicrobial surface coatings for biomedical applications; a LIFE Horizon Europe project dedicated to promoting mercury-free urban environments; and the PRIN TANDEM project, which explores innovative nose-to-brain drug delivery approaches for neurodegenerative diseases.

The lab’s multidisciplinary environment encourages collaboration across fields such as polymer chemistry, materials science, pharmacology, nanotechnology, and regenerative medicine. This broad scientific network supports a highly integrated approach to developing next-generation drug delivery systems and smart biomaterials.

The position is well suited for motivated candidates with a background in pharmaceutical sciences, biomedical engineering, polymer chemistry, or nanotechnology. The ideal fellow will be interested in applying cutting-edge research methods and interdisciplinary knowledge to tackle key biomedical challenges through innovative therapeutic solutions.

The Sustainable Twin Transition

Macroarea: Private Law
Supervisor: Prof. Lucia Ruggeri – School of Law

Main Goal: to analyze both the transitions (ecological and technological) on the light of sustainability principles.

General Objectives:
To individuate the intersection between both the transitions based on the the UN Agenda 2030 goals and targets with specific focus on the goal dedicated to Clean Energy and Sustainable Production and Consumption
To analyze the legal EU Packages derived from Green Deal and Data Economy 
To find similar legal approach in the contracts and civil liability rules in both the transitions
Expected Results: to demonstrate the impact of Sustainability principles in the legal policy and to describe the interplay between green goals and technological development 

Prof. Lucia Ruggeri
Prof. Ruggeri is deeply involved in several national and international research networks focused on private law, with special attention to the legal protection of vulnerable individuals. Her academic leadership is reflected in coordination roles within EU-funded projects and multidisciplinary research groups.
She actively participates in prominent scientific networks including ELFA (European Law Faculties Association), EAPIL (European Association of Private International Law), and the Observatory on European Family and Succession Law. She also leads the Jean Monnet project “CLOSER” (Cross-border families, family-reunification and succession matters, 2024–2027), and contributes to interuniversity networks like ENSIEL (focused on energy and electrical systems) and SISDIC (Italian Society of Civil Law Scholars).
Her collaborations also extend to interdisciplinary initiatives such as ECPE (“Enabling Consumer to become Prosumer in the Energy transition era”) and ESCOP4Green, a project designed to foster sustainable consumption and production practices for a green economy.

This fellowship is ideal for candidates with a strong background in private or comparative law, digital innovation in legal systems, and the protection of human rights.

 

Corrosion impact in existing steel-concrete composite structures: a structural health monitoring perspective


Macroarea: Structural and Geotechnical Engineering
Supervisor: Prof. Alessandro Zona – School of Architecture and Design

The research topic is devoted to the long-term corrosion monitoring and assessment of steel connections in steel-concrete composite (SCC) structures. It aims to characterize the interaction between cracks, corrosion and sustained load application on SCC members through small and medium-scale experiments, detailed finite element (FE) modeling and empirical methods. A key objective is to evaluate the effectiveness of contactless sensors for long-term corrosion monitoring, developing a comprehensive database on corrosion initiation, propagation, and distribution at the steel-concrete interface under sustained loading. Additionally, the impact of corrosion on the fatigue life of SCC members will be investigated. A simplified modelling technique and a new crack-based coupled corrosion-mechanical modelling framework will be developed. Design guidelines and safety factors will be recommended for long-term corrosion effects, contributing to the 2nd generation of Eurocodes. Finally, the research will propose effective long-term corrosion monitoring protocols to enhance SCC structures' safety and durability.

Prof. Alessandro Zona

Prof. Zona’s work lies at the intersection of structural engineering and computational modeling, making this project ideal for candidates passionate about structural resilience, material degradation, and infrastructure safety.

The research group benefits from state-of-the-art facilities including a structural testing laboratory, a large-scale shake-table testing lab currently under construction, and dedicated hardware/software systems for structural simulations, health monitoring, and computer-vision-based monitoring. These resources support hands-on validation of theoretical findings through practical testing and data analysis.

Prof. Zona is actively involved in international and interdisciplinary networks, including six major collaborations: the European Research Fund for Coal and Steel (RFCS) network, European cultural heritage preservation network, US-Italy and Australia-Italy bilateral networks, as well as FABRE and RELUIS consortia focused on seismic and structural engineering research.

 

Integrated planning and design for urban regeneration, landscape and protected natural areas
Macroarea: Architecture, Urban Planning and Landscape
Supervisor: Prof. Massimo Sargolini – School of Architecture and Design

Integrated planning and design for urban regeneration, landscape and protected natural areas through the use of innovative methodologies and multi-scalar technologies to prevent and mitigate the effects of climate change, urban heat island and pollution. The approach leverages multi-hazard approaches, GIS technologies and advanced thermo-fluid dynamic models for environmental and climate analysis, with particular attention to the quality, safety and inclusiveness of public spaces

Prof. Massimo Sargolini

Prof. Sargolini’s work merges urban planning, environmental engineering, and landscape architecture, promoting holistic, sustainable interventions in territorial development. This opportunity is ideal for candidates motivated by climate-resilient design, nature-based solutions, and policy-driven urban innovation.

The research is supported by a wide array of specialized facilities and labs, including ADA Climate Change (ADA_CC) for climate modelling, SaadLab Energy for environmental and energy control technologies, CLIC Lab for diagnostics and prototyping, and STRIC for spatial and technical analysis. These labs offer hands-on tools for real-world experimentation and design validation.

The supervisor and his research group have contributed to 15 field-based planning projects, including urban, landscape, and green infrastructure plans. In addition, Prof. Sargolini leads or co-coordinates six scientific laboratories, research centers, spin-offs, and observatories focused on environmental planning and territorial innovation, ensuring strong interdisciplinary and applied research opportunities.

 

Interdisciplinary analysis of volatile and trace elements in planetary and terrestrial materials
Macroarea: Petrology-Volcanology-Geochemistry
Supervisor: Prof. Michael Carrol – School of Science and Technology

This project aims to investigate the relationship between syn-eruptive physicochemical conditions of the magma and the time evolution of nanolite, microlite and bubble formation and thus unveil their control on the eruptive style. To this aim the project proposes to create an empirically
constrained quantitative description of magma crystallization and degassing under eruptive conditions. The project will use cutting-edge experiments to simulate conditions of volcanic conduits and observe in situ the processes operating as they evolve with time. With this, we will
address key volcanological questions such as the control of physicochemical processes leading to magma fragmentation under disequilibrium conditions typical of volcanic conduits. This project is highly interdisciplinary combining Earth sciences, materials science and synchrotron techniques. The innovative in situ experiments at high pressure and high temperature will open a new avenue in experimental petrology and volcanology by testing new infrastructures and techniques. Beyond volcanology, this project will provide fundamental understanding of
nanocrystal formation in glasses, relevant to the glass-ceramic industry.

Prof. Carrol’s laboratory offers state-of-the-art research infrastructure, including two high-pressure, high-temperature experimental labs (up to 2 GPa and 1800°C), preparation and synthesis labs, and specialized labs for X-ray diffraction, mineralogy, digital imaging, and tomography. The group also has access to advanced spectroscopy techniques (FTIR, Raman), electron microscopy (EMPA, SEM-TEM), and international synchrotron facilities for tomographic and spectroscopic studies.

Prof. Carrol is a Fellow of the Mineralogical Society of America and an active member of leading scientific organizations including the Geochemical Society, AGU, EGU, GSA, IAVCEI, and SIMP. His research network spans major institutions across Europe, including the universities of Bristol, Bayreuth, Munich, Orleans, Cambridge, and several Italian universities (Rome, Milan-Bicocca, Pisa, Perugia, and Chieti). His interdisciplinary collaborations integrate geosciences, chemistry, physics, and materials science, making his lab a dynamic environment for researchers interested in Earth and planetary processes.

Seismic design criteria and fragility curves for reinforced concrete bridges


Macroarea: Structural and Earthquake Engineering
Supervisor: Prof. Andrea Dall’Asta – School of Science and Technology

The Research project is mainly oriented to explore new methods for the identification of predictive models to be used within a multi-disciplinary framework for the probabilistic risk assessment of constructions and infrastructures prone to natural hazards (e.g. earthquakes, flood, wind,...)  The program pays special attention to evolutive models which are able to follow the variation of the system properties, as well as the evolution of hazard recurrence properties.
Research program may focus on one or more key points, as advancement in the description of problem uncertainties and relevant sensitivity analysis, use of machine learning techniques in response model definition, development of monitoring systems and anomaly detection procedures, experimental tests on new materials and innovative structural components using the laboratory facilities of the hosting institution.

Prof. Dall’Asta is internationally recognized for his expertise in seismic engineering and structural dynamics. His research group offers a collaborative and high-level scientific environment, ideal for candidates interested in performance-based design and infrastructure resilience.

Structural and dynamic properties of confined liquids and complex fluids studied by advanced X-ray scattering and synchrotron radiation techniques

Macroarea: Condensed Matter Physics
Supervisors: Prof. Andrea Di Cicco, Dr. Angela Trapananti, Prof. Roberto Gunnella – School of Science and Technology

Within the field of the quantum technologies the role of materials is often underestimated with respect to the physical phenomenon, and what we observe is a flourishing of theories that are not supported by existing “real” physical systems. Quantum technology theories are often not  sufficiently supported by real materials characterization , which are affected by  the processes undergoing reduced dimensionality, and the efficacy of the interface formation. Overcoming this gap requires the control of the materials on a multiscale approach acting on  microscopic modification by atom/gas or other  quantum agent ( electrons/photons/ quasiparticles) to large scale where temperature/pressure/ or fields are involved to observe the response and determine the resilience of the quantum effects. University of Camerino has long term experience in fine analysis of materials and interfaces by using advanced analytical tools based on ab-initio theory. Typical experiments could be the formation of metastable states  ( even on ultrashort timing), confinement of particles and fields in nanometric volumes and surfaces and their interactions with advanced probes to investigates the charge and energy transfer, in terms of elementary excitations, like phonons, excitons and plasmons , to name some, that are the way the quantum state, object of the quantum entity, either a computing tool, or a sensor or transducer or source, manifests itself.  

The project involves experimental work at synchrotron facilities, data analysis, and modeling using cutting-edge computational methods. Ideal candidates will have experience in condensed matter physics, materials science, or physical chemistry, and a strong interest in advanced instrumentation and data interpretation.

Microwave quantum optomechanics and microwave-optical bidirectional quantum transduction

Macroarea: Electromagnetism; Optics, non-linear optics and nano-optics; Quantum optics and quantum information
Supervisor: Prof. David Vitali – School of Science and Technology

We propose a research project aiming at the experimental realization of a setup for the control measurement and manipulation of quantum states of a microwave cavity mode and of a mechanical resonator in an ultracryogenic environment. This represents a relevant component for the development of a future quantum internet, capable of connecting distant processing units and able to transfer efficiently and in a secure way quantum information. In fact, often quantum information is processed locally using microwave fields interacting with superconducting circuits but only optical photons can transfer at long distance with negligible decoherence and disturbance. Therefore a quantum transducer at each local node able to convert efficiently and in an energy saving manner microwave and optical photon is of crucial importance. 

Prof. Vitali leads a research group active in electroanalytical chemistry, with particular attention to sustainability and real-time monitoring technologies. The ideal candidate will have a background in analytical chemistry, bioengineering, or related fields and a keen interest in sensor innovation for societal impact.

Research equipment, resources, and facilities: The project benefits from a fully equipped laboratory infrastructure, including advanced setups for optics, nanomechanics, electronics, and cryogenics, located at the Physics Division of the School of Science and Technology. These resources ensure a robust technical environment for cutting-edge experimentation.

Participation in professional organisations: Prof. Vitali is a member of the American Physical Society, Optica, and the Società Italiana di Fisica. He holds the title of “Fellow” of the American Physical Society and is a Senior Member of OPTICA, reflecting his international recognition in the field.

Prof. Vitali’s lab is ideal for candidates with a strong background in quantum optics and cryogenic experimental physics, especially those interested in quantum communication, microwave photonics, and optomechanical systems.

 

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