Are you ready to be at the forefront of sustainable technological innovation? The PRIME research group at the Faculty of Engineering, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, invites passionate individuals to contribute to our pioneering work in printable materials for sustainable optoelectronics and photonics.

Prospective Students?

PhD Positions:

Embark on a transformative educational journey with us. You will have the opportunity to work alongside renowned experts, engage in cutting-edge research, and develop solutions that have a real-world impact. Your academic pursuit here will not just prepare you for the future—it will enable you to shape it.
The faculty of engineering at unibz is offering different PhD programs and our group is part of the program “Advanced-Systems Engineering“. please check the following link for detailed description of the program:

Advanced-Systems Engineering (ASE)

The PhD program begins in November of each year, and applications typically open at the end of May and close around the beginning of July. for any questions or support on the application process, please do not hesitate to contact us using the the button below.

Bachelor/master thesis:
B.Sc. and M.Sc. students are invited to collaborate on our ongoing research projects (Please check open positions below) assisting researchers and Ph.D. students in their work. Alternatively, they can propose new, related topics that align with our research areas for their thesis. For more details, please do not hesitate to contact us using the the button below.

Researchers and Academics?

We offer a collaborative environment where you can explore new ideas, expand your research horizons, and contribute to groundbreaking advancements in sustainable technologies. Join us to make a difference through innovation and shared knowledge.
Explore our open positions (below) for post-doctoral researchers and research assistants.

Visiting Researchers/Students?

We warmly welcome visiting researchers looking to deepen their expertise and collaborate on pressing challenges in sustainable optoelectronics and photonics. Spend time immersed in a stimulating research environment where innovation thrives. Please do not hesitate to contact us using the button below for collaboration proposals.
Are you a student eager to study at unibz as an exchange student or as part of a double/joint program? Explore the offered programs here or contact us using the button below.

Industry Partners?

Collaborate with us to turn visionary ideas into reality. We are committed to partnerships that drive innovation, enhance competitiveness, and create sustainable solutions for the global market.

Become a part of the PRIME Research Group and help us create a sustainable future through technological excellence. Let’s innovate together—apply today!

Should you have any further inquiries or curiosities please do not hesitate to reach out to us.

Post-Doc/Research assistant positions

No current positions

PhD positions

Application deadline: by 02/10/2024 (by noon local time)

“Electroabsorption spectroscopy of energy-levels line up in organic electronics: optimization of charge injection and extraction“
Supervisor: Prof. Franco Cacialli
Co-supervisor: Dr. Manuela Ciocca

“Bio-compatible and bio-resorbable photonics and optoelectronics“
Supervisor: Prof. Franco Cacialli
Co-supervisor: Dr. Manuela Ciocca

“Engineering Biomaterials for 3D Bioprinting and Biohybrid Interfaces“
Supervisor: Dr. Manuela Ciocca
Co-supervisor: Prof. Franco Cacialli

Master/Bachelor thesis

No current thesis