**Post doc position in intra-Articular Microparticles for the Sustained Release of anti-Inflammatory Compounds**
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- Commitment & contract: collaboration contract for an initial 2-year term, renewable for an additional 2 years_
- 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.
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.
This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection between different disciplines, including nanotechnology, drug delivery, and chronic inflammatory diseases. The postdoctoral fellow will be involved in the fabrication, in-vitro characterization, and preclinical validation of biodegradable polymer microparticles for the intra-articular, sustained delivery of therapeutic combinations, including small molecules, proteins, and antibodies.
Within the research team, your main responsibility as postdoctoral fellow will be to conduct research on the fabrication, physico-chemical, and preclinical characterization of polymeric, shape-defined microparticles for the intra-articular sustained delivery of various compounds for the treatment of osteoarthritis.
**ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS**
- PhD in Bioengineering, Biotechnology, or related disciplines;
- Documented experience in the fabrication and characterization of drug delivery systems;
- Experience with mammalian cell culture;
- Ability to design and conduct experiments independently;
- Strong verbal and written communication skills;
- Ability to properly organize, present and report research data in fluent English.
**ADDITIONAL SKILLS**
- Expertise with small animal models;
- Strong motivation to learn new techniques and methodologies;
- Willingness to conduct research activities at UNC for short periods of time;
- Ability to work in a challenging and international environment
- Capacity to work autonomously and collaboratively in a highly interdisciplinary environment
- Possess Analytical Reasoning skills and a growth mindset
**COMPENSATION PACKAGE**
- Private health care coverage depending on your role and contract
- This open position is financed by_ the NIH UNC-IIT R01 grant_. _
- Application's deadline: December 1st, 2024_
**Primary Location** GENOVA
**Job** Postdoc
**Organization** Nanotechnology for Precision Medicine
**Job Posting** Nov 14, 2024, 8:29:21 AM