8/2026/INCARICO DI RICERCA - Quantum sensing for localized temperature detection in neuronal networks (QUANTNET)

Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research; Italia; Presencial; EUR 32.000 - 46.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Istituto Nazionale di Ricerca Metrologica (INRiM) invites applications for a research fellowship focused on neuroscience methods and nanomaterials-assisted measurements. The project centers on culturing neurons, monitoring health and maturation, and applying electrophysiology to quantify activity.

Public selection for qualifications and interview is the stated process. Italy-based position, with a research-driven environment and collaboration across physics and life science disciplines.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and apply protocols for preparing, maintaining, and handling neuronal cultures.
• Identify key parameters to monitor neuronal health, viability, and maturation.
• Apply electrophysiological techniques to study cultured neurons.
• Test NV-centre nanodiamonds for measuring neuronal activity parameters.

Descripción del empleo

Organisation/Company Istituto Nazionale di Ricerca Metrologica Research Field Physics » Other Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Leading Researcher (R4) First Stage Researcher (R1) Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 24 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (UTC) Country Italy Type of Contract To be defined Job Status Not Applicable Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The activities to be carried out as part of the project will include, among others: 1) Development and application of protocols for preparing, maintaining, and handling neuronal cultures; 2) Identification of the key parameters to monitor when assessing the health, viability, and functional maturation of neuronal cultures; 3) Application of electrophysiological techniques; 4) Testing to assess the advantages and limitations of using nanodiamonds with nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centres to measure parameters of neuronal activity.

• Italy

Eligibility of fellows: country/ies of residence:

• OTHER

Eligibility of fellows: nationality/ies:

• OTHER

Selection process

Public selection for Qualifications and interview