Job Description - Postdoc position: Hybrid microfluidic bioprinting of neural tissues (25000007)
Commitment & contract: collaboration contract, 1 year (renewable)
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.
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 ROLEYou 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 Nanotechnologies for Neurosciences (N4N) Research Unit is coordinated by Prof. Giancarlo Ruocco.
The research focuses on new technologies aiming to face problems in the field of neurodegenerative diseases.
This includes the development of new microscopes (Brillouin microscope, long working distance / high resolution microscope, IR spectro-microscope), new diagnostic tools (early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease via retinal imaging, animal-based cancer screening) and new platforms (bio-printing, organoids, organ-on-chip) for personalized drug test and delivery.
New computational methods (bio-computation and AI boosted imaging) are also under development and used to study with a high interdisciplinary approach Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, frontotemporal disorders, Kabuki syndrome, and other neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental pathologies.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIESDesign and implement 3D bioprinting and microfluidics strategies for neural tissue fabricationCollaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including bioengineers, neuroscientists, and materials scientistsAnalyze data and prepare high-impact scientific publicationsESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTSPh.D.
in Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science, or similar disciplinesDocumented experience in 3D bioprinting, microfluidics, or tissue engineeringGood command of spoken and written EnglishADDITIONAL SKILLSExperience in iPSCs cells, microscopy techniques, and data processingAbility to work in a challenging and international environmentCapacity to work autonomously and collaboratively in a highly interdisciplinary environmentPossess analytical reasoning skills and a growth mindsetCOMPENSATION PACKAGEA yearly gross salary of 30,000 €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 include a detailed CV, university transcripts, cover letter, and contact details of 2 references.
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