Post doc position in Advanced Drug Delivery Systems and Chemo-Immunotherapies for High-Grade Gliomas Commitment & contract: collaboration contract Location: Genova 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.
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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 Nanotechnology for Precision Medicine research unit is seeking an outstanding postdoctoral fellow to conduct basic and translational research on novel chemo-immunotherapies and their delivery via biodegradable, implantable polymer systems for the treatment of high-grade gliomas.
This position offers the candidate a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of different disciplines, including nanotechnology, drug delivery, bioinformatics, and neurotechnology. The fellow will be involved in the fabrication, in-vitro, and preclinical validation of biodegradable polymer depots for the intracranial, sustained delivery of complex therapeutic combinations. The candidate will also familiarize with computational tools to identify novel drug-disease interactions and repurpose small molecules and natural compounds to address the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment in gliomas. Additionally, neurodevices will be used for monitoring disease progression and detecting local inflammatory conditions.
The successful candidate will work primarily in the Nanotechnology for Precision Medicine research unit under the supervision of Dr. Paolo Decuzzi, while closely collaborating with researchers from the Synthetic and Systems Biology for Biomedicine research unit, led by Dr. Velia Siciliano, and the Microtechnology for Neuroelectronics research unit, led by Dr. Luca Berdondini.
The position is for an initial 2-year term, renewable for an additional 2 years.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS A PhD in Bioengineering, Biotechnology, or related disciplines; Experience in the fabrication and characterization of drug delivery systems; Experience with mammalian cell culture and small animal models; Ability to design and conduct in-vitro/in-vivo experiments; Strong verbal and written communication skills; Good command of spoken and written English. ADDITIONAL SKILLS Expertise in immunology and flow cytometry; Familiarity with orthotopic brain tumor models; Strong motivation to learn new techniques and methodologies; Capacity to work autonomously and collaboratively in a highly interdisciplinary environment; Analytical reasoning skills and a growth mindset. COMPENSATION PACKAGE Competitive salary for international standards 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. This open position is financed by Flagship Technology for Healthy Living.
Please submit your application using the online form and including a detailed CV.
Application's deadline: 25th November 2024.
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Job: Postdoc
Organization: Nanotechnology for Precision Medicine
Job Posting: Nov 11, 2024, 3:50:37 AM
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