PHD Student position in Life Sciences (Molecular Toxicology/ Nutritional Biochemistry)

Dept. Of Health Sciences, University Magna Graecia, Italy; Calabria; In loco; EUR 18.000 - 24.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Il Dipartimento delle Scienze della Salute dell’Università Magna Graecia di Catanzaro offre una posizione di dottorato completamente finanziata nel programma Life Sciences (XLII ciclo). Il candidato selezionato entrerà in un ambiente di ricerca multidisciplinare e contribuirà a progetti di tossicologia molecolare o biologia nutrizionale.

Il percorso prevede l’utilizzo di tecnologie omiche avanzate, collaborazione internazionale e possibilita di sviluppare una linea di ricerca originale fin

Competenze

• Laurea magistrale o prossima al completamento.
• Conoscenze di inglese; l’italiano è un plus, ma non essenziale.
• Esperienza di laboratorio è valutata e rafforzereà la candidatura.
• Mentalità collaborativa e buone capacità organizzative.
• Ingegnere interesse a condurre ricerche ad alto impatto e pubblicare.
• Origine calabrese può essere vantaggio per candidati italiani, ma si considerano tutti coloro che si trasferiranno a Catanzaro.

Mansioni

• Entrare in un ambiente di ricerca con dati non pubblicati, contribuire a progetti in tossicologia molecolare o sviluppare una linea di ricerca indipendente.
• Contribuire alla preparazione di manuscript scientifici e a una solida produzione scientifica.
• Collaborare con gruppi internazionali e fornire contributi all’alta qualità della ricerca.

Conoscenze

Competenze comunicazione inglese

Laboratorio

Mentalità collaborativa

Organizzazione

Indipendenza scientifica

Motivazione

Formazione

Laurea magistrale imminente in Biotecnologia/Biologia/Chimica/Farmacia/Ingegneria Biomedica/Medicina o campi correlati

Strumenti

Analisi dati

Descrizione del lavoro

Job description

Se pensa di essere il profilo ideale per la seguente opportunità, si candidi dopo aver letto la descrizione completa.

Are you seeking a PhD opportunity in Molecular Toxicology or Nutritional Biochemistry ?

If you are a highly motivated graduate student eager to explore complex biological mechanisms, this call deserves your attention. A fully funded PhD position is available in our laboratory within the PhD Program in Life Sciences (XLII Cycle) at the Magna Graecia University of Catanzaro (Italy).

Candidates joining our group may choose between two complementary and high-impact research lines.

The first project aims to uncover the metabolic function of an intriguing and understudied enzyme, potentially central to the health benefits of polyphenol-rich diets, tumor biology, and beyond its conventional role in Phase I drug metabolism.

The second project is ideal for candidates with a strong interest in clinical and translational research, focusing on the evaluation of nutraceuticals and the molecular mechanisms underlying their efficacy.

Both projects integrate advanced omics technologies, data-mining approaches, and benefit from international collaborations with leading research centers.

If you see yourself contributing to innovative biomedical research, this is the moment to apply.

See the PhD program call:

2 Area biomedica-farmacologica, PhD program in Life Sciences , Dottorato in Scienze della Vita ; Deadline: August 3, 2026, 12:00 PM (CET)

Company Description

The Department of Health Sciences at the Magna Graecia University of Catanzaro is a multidisciplinary academic environment dedicated to advancing health-related research and education. Located within the Medical School Campus in the Germaneto valley, the department brings together researchers, clinicians, and students to tackle scientific challenges in the life sciences.

It offers access to modern laboratories , collaborative research groups , and international partnerships , providing an ideal setting for high-quality doctoral training.

Role Description

As a PhD student in Molecular and Cellular Toxicology Lab, you will enter a research environment already enriched with a substantial body of unpublished data, giving you a powerful head start. You will have the opportunity to contribute to ongoing projects or to develop your own innovative research line, addressing high-impact biological questions from the very beginning of your doctoral journey.

This privileged starting point will accelerate the preparation of scientific manuscripts, strengthen your scientific output, and help you build a competitive publication record early in your career.

Qualifications

Graduate degree (MSc, Laurea Magistrale) in Biotechnology, Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biomedical Engineering, Medicine, or related fields.; candidates nearing completion are welcome to apply.

See Call & Application details: English communication skills ; Italian is a plus but not essential.

Hands-on lab experience is valued and will strengthen the application.

Collaborative mindset combined with strong organizational skills and scientific independence.

Drive to produce impactful research , publish high-quality papers, and engage with the scientific community.

Basic competence in data analysis or willingness to acquire it rapidly.

Calabrian origin can be an advantage for Italian applicants , but all candidates willing to relocate to Catanzaro will be considered and assessed based on their professional skills .