Commitment & contract: 7.5 Months Fellow position
Step into a world of endless possibilities, together let’s leave something for the future!
At IIT, we are committed to advancing human-centered Science and Technology to address the most urgent societal challenges of our era. We foster excellence in both fundamental and applied research, spanning fields such as neuroscience and cognition, humanoid technologies and robotics, artificial intelligence, nanotechnology, and material sciences, offering a truly interdisciplinary scientific experience. Our approach integrates cutting-edge tools and technology, empowering researchers to push the limits of knowledge and innovation. With us, your curiosity will know no bounds.
We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering diversity in all its forms, creating an inclusive environment. We value the unique experiences, knowledge, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives of our people. By embracing diversity, we believe science can achieve its fullest potential.
THE ROLE
You will be working in a multicultural and multi-disciplinary group, where junior and senior scientists collaborate, each with their expertise, to carry out a scientific activity with a shared research goal.
The Bio-Logic Materials Research unit is coordinated by Prof. Paolo Netti. The research focuses on the design, microfabrication and biologic validation of polymer microneedles for intradermal delivery of biomolecules including mRNA for vaccination.
Within the research team, your main responsibilities will be:
* Biological validation of the mRNA delivery systems by functional effect quantification
* The interaction with partners producing mRNA and conducting in vivo tests
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
* A Master Thesis in Biology or related disciplines
* Documented experience on
o 2D and 3D Cell culture
o Chemical transfection methods and drug testing
o Cell viability assay
o Immunofluorescence
o Cell specimen collection and processing
o Molecular biology
o Nucleic acids handling and characterization
o Western blot
o Citofluorimetry
o Tools for data analysis at least Image J
* Ability to properly report and organize research data
* Good command in spoken and written English
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
* Advanced experience with several data analysis tools other than Image J
* Strong problem solving attitude
* High motivation to learn
* Spirit of innovation and creativity
* Good in time and priority management
* Ability to work in a challenging and international environment
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a highly interdisciplinary environment
COMPENSATION PACKAGE
* A yearly gross salary ranging between 20kE and 24kE.
* Private health care coverage depending on your role and contract.
* Candidates from abroad or Italian citizens who have carried scientific research activity permanently abroad and meet specific requirements may be entitled to a deduction from taxable income of up to 90% from 6 to 13 years.
Please submit your application using the online form and including a detailed CV, university transcripts, cover letter, and contact details of 2 references.
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