Presentation
The PhD-programme in Molecular Sciences (Corso di Dottorato in Scienze Molecolari – CDSM ) offers the highest level of formation in the field of Molecular Sciences at the University of Padova. Since 2019 CDSM has a formal agreement with the Department of Chemical Sciences and Materials Technology of the Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR).
An excellent knowledge of the current state-of-the-art in chemistry can only be obtained by working in a competitive context of excellence. An indication that CDSM is able to provide such a research setting is the result of the latest VQR-analysis, which ranks the area of chemistry 3rd overall in Italy. In terms of research excellence chemistry ranks 1st among the large universities. Further signs of the excellent research level offered by CDSM are the presence of various ERC-grantees in the Academic Board, the involvement of several members in Marie Curie Innovative Training Networks and various European COST actions.
CDSM is organized in 2 curricula: Chemical Sciences and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Course Objectives
The main objective is to train future high-level PhD graduates for research careers in the field of chemical and pharmaceutical sciences, both in the industrial sector and in academia. The Course aims to serve as an advanced training center open to young Italian and international graduates, with the primary goal of preparing PhD holders with highly qualified scientific expertise in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences. This goal is pursued through:
Training Activities
The CDSM offers a series of courses aimed at improving the skills and competences of doctoral students. The training program is designed to enhance both scientific and transferable skills.
Advanced theoretical courses on relevant scientific topics are taught by members of the Academic Board and/or external (international) experts. These courses are specifically developed for the CDSM and address topics at the doctoral level. Each course lasts 24 hours (3 ECTS) and concludes with a final exam that participating students must pass.
Scientific courses are complemented by workshops and/or short lecture series delivered by renowned international experts. These events are organized ad hoc by members of the Academic Board and offer valuable opportunities for doctoral students to interact directly with leading experts in their field.
Seminars are organized frequently (~10 per year), during which national and international experts are invited to present the latest developments in research areas relevant to the CDSM community.
Research Areas
Research areas are those featured by the two reference Departments (DISC and DSF) and cover timely research fields in Molecular Sciences.
Professional Profile
The training provided by the CDSM gives students access to high-level research positions in the field of chemical and pharmaceutical sciences, both in the industrial sector and in academia.
Industry
The Program’s success in adequately preparing doctoral students for industrial careers is confirmed by the fact that many students quickly find employment in regional, national, and international companies operating in the chemical and pharmaceutical sectors. The strong industrial interest in the training provided by the CDSM is also demonstrated by the increasing number of doctoral fellowships funded by industries.
Academia
After completing the PhD program, a significant number of students continue with postdoctoral research at national and international universities, which represents the first step toward an independent academic career. The excellent level of training enables PhD graduates to successfully compete for postdoctoral positions at leading international universities.
For general information on PhD at the University of Padova, please refer to the University PhD Office
An excellent knowledge of the current state-of-the-art in chemistry can only be obtained by working in a competitive context of excellence. An indication that CDSM is able to provide such a research setting is the result of the latest VQR-analysis, which ranks the area of chemistry 3rd overall in Italy. In terms of research excellence chemistry ranks 1st among the large universities. Further signs of the excellent research level offered by CDSM are the presence of various ERC-grantees in the Academic Board, the involvement of several members in Marie Curie Innovative Training Networks and various European COST actions.
CDSM is organized in 2 curricula: Chemical Sciences and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Course Objectives
The main objective is to train future high-level PhD graduates for research careers in the field of chemical and pharmaceutical sciences, both in the industrial sector and in academia. The Course aims to serve as an advanced training center open to young Italian and international graduates, with the primary goal of preparing PhD holders with highly qualified scientific expertise in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences. This goal is pursued through:
- planning a structured teaching program aligned with the research project that each doctoral student will pursue over the three-year period
- placing each doctoral student within one of the active research projects in the involved Departments
- encouraging doctoral students to pursue personal, innovative, and original research lines
Training Activities
The CDSM offers a series of courses aimed at improving the skills and competences of doctoral students. The training program is designed to enhance both scientific and transferable skills.
Advanced theoretical courses on relevant scientific topics are taught by members of the Academic Board and/or external (international) experts. These courses are specifically developed for the CDSM and address topics at the doctoral level. Each course lasts 24 hours (3 ECTS) and concludes with a final exam that participating students must pass.
Scientific courses are complemented by workshops and/or short lecture series delivered by renowned international experts. These events are organized ad hoc by members of the Academic Board and offer valuable opportunities for doctoral students to interact directly with leading experts in their field.
Seminars are organized frequently (~10 per year), during which national and international experts are invited to present the latest developments in research areas relevant to the CDSM community.
Research Areas
Research areas are those featured by the two reference Departments (DISC and DSF) and cover timely research fields in Molecular Sciences.
Professional Profile
The training provided by the CDSM gives students access to high-level research positions in the field of chemical and pharmaceutical sciences, both in the industrial sector and in academia.
Industry
The Program’s success in adequately preparing doctoral students for industrial careers is confirmed by the fact that many students quickly find employment in regional, national, and international companies operating in the chemical and pharmaceutical sectors. The strong industrial interest in the training provided by the CDSM is also demonstrated by the increasing number of doctoral fellowships funded by industries.
Academia
After completing the PhD program, a significant number of students continue with postdoctoral research at national and international universities, which represents the first step toward an independent academic career. The excellent level of training enables PhD graduates to successfully compete for postdoctoral positions at leading international universities.
For general information on PhD at the University of Padova, please refer to the University PhD Office
