Autism Researcher: Gut–Brain Vascular Axis & Inflammation

Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research; Italia; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

HUMANITAS UNIVERSITY invites applications for a recognised researcher to lead investigations on gut vascular barrier and related systems in autism. You will perform immunology and molecular biology assays, and contribute to cancer biology/immunology projects with flow cytometry and imaging expertise.

The role requires teamwork and adaptable problem solving; experience with in vivo tumor models is preferred. EU residence is expected and collaboration across departments is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Experience with in vivo and ex vivo immune assays.
• Proficiency in molecular biology techniques relevant to cancer.
• Familiarity with multiparameter flow cytometry and imaging.
• Strong communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to study design on gut vascular and choroid plexus barriers.
• Perform immunology assays and analyze data for autism research.
• Collaborate with team on microbiota/metabolome profiling and in vivo tumor models.

Skills

Animal models

Immunological assays

Molecular biology techniques

Cancer biology

Cancer immunology

Flow cytometry

Confocal microscopy

Vascular permeability assays

Microbiota profiling

In vivo tumor models

Job description

HUMANITAS UNIVERSITY invites applications for a recognised researcher to lead investigations on gut vascular barrier and related systems in autism. You will perform immunology and molecular biology assays, and contribute to cancer biology/immunology projects with flow cytometry and imaging expertise.

The role requires teamwork and adaptable problem solving; experience with in vivo tumor models is preferred. EU residence is expected and collaboration across departments is encouraged.