Academic Year 2022-2023
Subject area Mathematical Physical, Chemical and Astronomical Sciences
Cycle 38
Coordinator Prof. Luca Prodi
Language English
Duration 3 years

Application deadline: Dec 14, 2022 at 11:59 PM (Expired)

2nd NRRP Call for Applications - Further PhD positions

Enrolment: From Feb 06, 2023 to Feb 16, 2023 - On www.studenti.unibo.it, PhD candidates awarding NRRP positions should use NRRP forms only

Doctoral programme start date: Mar 01, 2023

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Application deadline: Aug 02, 2022 at 11:59 PM (Expired)

NRRP Call for Applications

Enrolment: From Sep 26, 2022 to Oct 05, 2022 - On www.studenti.unibo.it download NRRP forms only

Doctoral programme start date: Nov 01, 2022

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Application deadline: Jun 09, 2022 at 11:59 PM (Expired)

Call for Applications

Positions: More information in the PhD Programme Table

Enrolment: From Jul 14, 2022 to Jul 24, 2022

Doctoral programme start date: Nov 01, 2022

Operating centre
Bologna
Main Department
Department of Chemistry "Giacomo Ciamician" - CHIM
Department of Industrial Chemistry "Toso Montanari" - CHIMIND
Research topics

The research topics include all areas of chemistry, from computational chemistry (e.g., modelling of molecular materials, computational photochemistry and photophysics, spectroscopy), to physical chemistry (e.g. study of solid state and liquid crystals), electrochemistry (e.g. electrochemistry of molecular materials and for energy, electrochemical analysis techniques), photochemistry (e.g. systems for energy conversion, photoreactive materials, sensors and luminescent tracers), study of polymers (e.g. production of polymeric materials for biomedical applications), analytical sciences (e.g. analytical methods based on advanced separative techniques, bioanalytical, environmental and cultural heritage chemistry, biosensors), organic chemistry (e.g. chemistry of radicals and host-guest systems, organic synthesis, synthesis by enzymatic catalysis, development of materials and methods for "Green Chemistry"), structural and solid state chemistry (e.g. "Crystal Engineering", development of materials for biomedical applications, synthesis and characterization of nanostructured materials), and molecular spectroscopy (e.g. Raman, electron and rotational spectroscopy). For many topics, the research has important multidisciplinary implications, in particular as concerned nanotechnological and biomedical applications.

Job opportunities and potential areas of employment
The most important professional opportunities for a PhD in Chemistry are the employments in public (Universities, research institutions) or private (laboratories, industries, spin-offs, etc.) facilities. The training of PhD students carried out in contact with colleagues with diverse experience will guarantee a working environment similar to that of employee positions. In addition, PhD students may carry out part of their research activities in the context of employment, working in public and private entities, in academic spin-offs or even through dedicated Industrial PhD positions. Students can also participate to collaborations with other Italian and foreign research institutions in the frame of research projects funded at national and European level. The path of integration into the world of work can begin with a period of post-doctoral training and leads to a position of responsibility in preparation and conduction of projects or in management of research groups. The favorable reception of PhDs in Chemistry by research institutions and industries is also highlighted by the significant funding for scholarships obtained from these institutions in the last years.
Admission Board

NRRP Call - Further PhD Positions
Appointed by RD 952/2022 Prot. n. 0357333 of 02/12/2022

Surname Name University / Institution Role Email
Gualandi Andrea Università di Bologna Member
Masiero Stefano Università di Bologna Member
Paolucci Francesco Università di Bologna Member
Roda Barbara Università di Bologna Member
Sambri Letizia Università di Bologna Member
Stagni Stefano Università di Bologna Member
Tamassia Filippo Università di Bologna Member
Zaccheroni Nelsi Università di Bologna Member
Bandini Marco Università di Bologna Substitute
Bergamini Giacomo Università di Bologna Substitute
Femoni Cristina Università di Bologna Substitute
Focarete Maria Letizia Università di Bologna Substitute
Maini Lucia Università di Bologna Substitute
Scavetta Erika Università di Bologna Substitute
Venuti Elisabetta Università di Bologna Substitute

Commissione Bando PNRR
Appointed by RD 1103/2022 Prot. n. 0162873 of 17/07/2022

Surname Name University / Institution Role Email
Focarete Maria Letizia Università di Bologna Member
Gualandi Andrea Università di Bologna Substitute
Masiero Stefano Università di Bologna Member
Paolucci Francesco Università di Bologna Member
Roda Barbara Università di Bologna Member
Sambri Letizia Università di Bologna Member
Stagni Stefano Università di Bologna Member
Tamassia Filippo Università di Bologna Member
Zaccheroni Nelsi Università di Bologna Member
Bandini Marco Università di Bologna Substitute
Bergamini Giacomo Università di Bologna Substitute
Femoni Cristina Università di Bologna Substitute
Gualandi Andrea Università di Bologna Member
Maini Lucia Università di Bologna Substitute
Scavetta Erika Università di Bologna Substitute
Venuti Elisabetta Università di Bologna Substitute

* The following shall take part in the work of the Examination Board as expert members for positions linked to specific research topics:

  • Roberto Baruchello - MG SpA
  • Hiroshi Yoshida - Hitachi High Technology
  • Paolo Goi - Davines SpA
  • Davide Collini - B-Plas Srl
  • Gianluca Sborzacchi - Aroma System Srl
  • Roberto Aureli - Alchemy Srl
  • Elena Marasco - Personal Genomics Srl
  •  Maurizio Biso - Solvay Specialty Polymers Italy SpA

 

Call for Application Admission Board
Appointed by RD 830/2022 Prot. n. 0127511 of 30/05/2022

Surname Name University / Institution Role email
Focarete Maria Letizia Università di Bologna Member
Masiero Stefano Università di Bologna Member
Paolucci Francesco Università di Bologna Member
Roda Barbara Università di Bologna Member
Sambri Letizia Università di Bologna Member
Stagni Stefano Università di Bologna Member
Tamassia Filippo Università di Bologna Member
Zaccheroni Nelsi Università di Bologna Member
Bandini Marco Università di Bologna Substitute
Bergamini Giacomo Università di Bologna Substitute
Femoni Cristina Università di Bologna Substitute
Maini Lucia Università di Bologna Substitute
Scavetta Erika Università di Bologna Substitute
Venuti Elisabetta Università di Bologna Substitute
Learning outcomes

The PhD programme in Chemistry aims to train highly qualified professional subjects, able to organize and manage research activities in Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry, as well as in other sectors in which chemistry plays a significant  role. Attention will be devoted to the multidisciplinary aspects of the research and to its integration with related disciplines (e.g., Physics, Biochemistry, Engineering), in order to stimulate creative thinking and originality. The educational objectives of the PhD programme also include the achievement of skills relating to the organization and management of the research, the presentation and discussion of the results, the writing of reports and scientific publications, the study of issues related to intellectual property and technology transfer . The PhD programme is divided into two curricula that share the general training objectives listed above but differ in  the final purposes of the research activities. 

Activities to be carried out by Doctoral candidates

The main activity of the PhD student in Chemistry is the research activity, conducted in University laboratories or in Research Institutions in agreement with the University of Bologna, and consisting of laboratory activity with access to instrumentations of various levels of complexity. The experimental research activities involve the use of advanced scientific instrumentation, including large equipments centrally managed by the Departments and may require access to instruments operated by national and international agencies (e.g., synchrotron, high-performance computing processors, etc.). In parallel to the experimental research activities, the PhD students will also undertake documentation and bibliographic searches using the material available in the libraries of the Departments or accessed online through the computer facilities and/or the University Library System. The training activities take place at different levels and are organized according to content (basic courses and advanced courses on a multiple choice basis, courses chosen between those offered in University degree courses or second-level University masters). In addition, PhD students are required to attend at seminars and workshops, as well as to national and international schools and conferences.

Research training activities compliant with the Doctoral programme's learning outcomes

The research training activities of the PhD students are organized at different levels according to their content. In the PhD Programme both basic teachings and courses dealing with specific topics related to the various research fields are organized. In the three-year PhD period the student must acquire at least 13 CFUs, preferably attending the courses offered by the doctoral programme. In addition, the student can choose teachings offered by other PhD Schools, by other degree courses or by second-level masters within the university. All courses have some kind of final assessment.
PhD students are expected to attend seminars and workshops, as well as other activities "self-managed" by the students (e.g., workshops for the presentation of the research activities, journal clubs, etc.). Finally, the PhD students must attend at least one school and one conference, either national or international.

Internationalization features

The PhD in Chemistry provides the internationalization of the curriculum operating at different levels. Each student is required to carry out research abroad for a period of at least 6 months. Participation to international schools and conferences is also mandatory, as well as attendance at seminars organized by the Departments proposing the PhD programme and often held by researchers from research institutions and universities abroad. Students can also join international research projects and scientific initiatives involving the research groups in which they are working. The PhD program is advertised to attract foreign students and allows developing PhD thesis in cosupervision with foreign research institutions. There are currently around 10 foreign students enrolled in the PhD programme, most of them are financially supported by international mobility programs (e.g., Erasmus Mundus Action 1, Marie Curie or China Scholarship Council). At the moment many co-tutelle  agreements are active.

Expected research results and products

The products and the expected results of the research activity of PhD students are those recognized by the international scientific community. In particular, at least two products related to participation in national and international conferences or schools (e.g., posters, oral presentations, publication of reports, etc.) are expected during the three-year PhD period for each student. The achievement of this goal will be assessed during the periodical evaluations of the PhD students’ activity. It is also expected that during the PhD period, and in any case within one year after the conclusion of the doctorate, each student has produced - as author or co-author - at least two publications (or possibly patents) related to the research activity.