Postdoc: RNA-Driven 3D Genome & Spatial Genomics

ISTITUTO ITALIANO DI TECNOLOGIA; Italia; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health care coverage

Career development opportunities

Job summary

ISTITUTO ITALIANO DI TECNOLOGIA in Genoa invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher in RNA biology and genome organization. You will join the Armenise-Harvard INA unit to work on 3D genome organization using FISH-omics and chromatin tracing, contributing to RNA-dependent regulatory mechanisms and interdisciplinary collaboration in a vibrant, international environment.

The project integrates RNA biology, functional genomics, spatial imaging, and technology development; you will develop

Qualifications

• PhD in Biotechnology, Biology, Molecular Biology, Biophysics, Physics, Structural Biology, or related discipline.
• Documented experience in multi-omics data analysis and biological interpretation.
• Experience with functional perturbation approaches, such as gene knockdown, genome editing, viability assays, or phenotypic profiling.
• Experience in advanced imaging, chromatin biology, RNA biology, or 3D genome organization.
• Ability to work and think independently while collaborating effectively in a highly interdisciplinary environment, with a proactive attitude.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize experimental approaches.
• Investigate RNA function through molecular perturbations.
• Connect single-cell measurements of genome organization using FISH-omics and chromatin-tracing technologies.
• The project combines RNA biology, functional genomics, and spatial imaging with emphasis on technology development and interdisciplinary research.

Skills

English fluency

Independent and collaborative work

Advanced imaging

RNA biology

Computational genomics

Education

PhD in Biotechnology, Biology, Molecular Biology, Biophysics, Physics, Structural Biology, or related discipline

Tools

In situ hybridization

Chromatin tracing

Job description

ISTITUTO ITALIANO DI TECNOLOGIA in Genoa invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher in RNA biology and genome organization. You will join the Armenise-Harvard INA unit to work on 3D genome organization using FISH-omics and chromatin tracing, contributing to RNA-dependent regulatory mechanisms and interdisciplinary collaboration in a vibrant, international environment.

The project integrates RNA biology, functional genomics, spatial imaging, and technology development; you will develop