Junior Researcher in Neuronal and Glial Biology

Eurac Research; Bolzano; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A biomedical research institute in Bolzano is looking for a Junior Researcher to join their Molecular Neurodegeneration team. This one-year contract role involves studying disease mechanisms with patient-derived brain models and includes tasks such as cell culture and molecular biology experiments. Candidates need a Master's degree in biology or related fields, laboratory experience, and good communication skills, with previous neuroscience experience considered a plus. Attractive working conditions and a salary proportional to experience are offered.

Servizi

Attractive working and living conditions

Salary proportional to experience

Competenze

• Master’s degree in relevant fields required.
• Laboratory experience in molecular and cellular biology is essential.
• Strong communication skills and English proficiency are necessary.

Mansioni

• Culture neuronal and glial cells derived from patients’ samples.
• Perform molecular biology experiments (qPCR, ddPCR, Western blotting).
• Conduct immunostaining and microscopy imaging.

Conoscenze

Laboratory experience in molecular and cellular biology

Excellent communication skills

English language proficiency

Formazione

Master’s degree in biology, biotechnologies or related fields

Descrizione del lavoro

Institute for Biomedicine

The Institute for Biomedicine, located at Bolzano's NOI Techpark, is a key component of Eurac Research, dedicated to improving health through precision prevention research. This interdisciplinary effort seeks to predict, slow or preempt illness progression by understanding genetic, biological, environmental, and lifestyle factors. Utilizing a decade-long population study in collaboration with the South Tyrolean Healthcare Service, the institute offers access to extensive data and biological materials suitable for such research. With a focus on neurological, cardiovascular, and metabolic health, the team employs state‑of‑the‑art labs and innovative management to span the full translational research cycle, from data generation to potential clinical application.

Short description of the position

We are seeking a Junior Researcher to join the Molecular Neurodegeneration team within the Translational Biology group. The research will focus on studying disease mechanisms using brain models derived from patient‑derived cells and 3D organoids. The successful candidate will work on two parallel projects: the validation of experimental therapeutics for Parkinson’s disease as part of a larger translational biology initiative and the assessment of pro‑inflammatory signatures in microglial cells derived from Parkinson’s disease patients, a project funded by the Ministry of Health.

Tasks

• Culture neuronal and glial cells derived from patients’ samples
• Perform molecular biology experiments (qPCR, ddPCR, Western blotting)
• Perform immunostaining and microscopy imaging

Requirements

• Master’s degree in biology, biotechnologies or related fields
• Laboratory experience in molecular and cellular biology
• Excellent communication skills
• English language proficiency
• Previous experience in neuroscience is a plus

We offer

• A one‑year contract
• Attractive working and living conditions
• Salary proportional to experience

How to apply

Interested candidates should submit their application (CV, cover letter and further relevant documents) through the Eurac Research career portal by 9 January 2026.

This position is funded by the Italian Ministry of Health, Bando Ricerca Finalizzata, CUP D53C21000460001.