Postdoctoral Fellowship in Local Cell Depots for Advanced Combination Therapies

Aretè & Cocchi Technology; Genova; In loco; EUR 38.000 - 48.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Private health care coverage

Tax deduction potential for certain科研？

Descrizione del lavoro

IIT in Genova, Italy invites a postdoctoral researcher to work in the Nanotechnology for Precision Medicine unit under Prof. Paolo Decuzzi.

The role focuses on biodegradable depots for sustained local delivery of advanced therapeutic combinations, including immunomodulatory agents and engineered cells. The fellow will collaborate across disciplines—cell engineering, biomaterials, drug delivery, and nanotechnology—and participate in in vitro and in vivo studies toward oncology and inflammatory

Competenze

• PhD in Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Biomaterials, Bioengineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience designing and realizing local cell depots, implantable/injectable cell delivery systems, or tissue-engineered constructs.
• Ability to organize and report research data clearly in English.

Mansioni

• Design, fabricate, and validate biodegradable local cell depots for sustained local delivery of advanced therapies.
• Develop depots to support cell viability, retention, and controlled activity in diseased tissues.
• Apply platforms to oncology and inflammatory diseases; conduct in vitro/in vivo experiments.

Conoscenze

Mammalian cell culture

In vitro & in vivo experiments

Strong communication

Fluent English

Cell depot design experience

Formazione

PhD in Biotechnology/Cell Biology/Biomaterials/Bioengineering

Descrizione del lavoro

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Local Cell Depots for Advanced Combination Therapies

Italy

Commitment & contract: Initial 2-year term, renewable for an additional 2 years based on merit

Location: Genova, Italy

Step into a world of endless possibilities, together let’s leave something for the future!

At IIT, we are committed to advancing human-centered Science and Technology to address the most urgent societal challenges of our era. We foster excellence in both fundamental and applied research, spanning fields such as neuroscience and cognition, humanoid technologies and robotics, artificial intelligence, nanotechnology, and material sciences, offering a truly interdisciplinary scientific experience. Our approach integrates cutting-edge tools and technology, empowering researchers to push the limits of knowledge and innovation. With us, your curiosity will know no bounds.

We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering diversity in all its forms, creating an inclusive environment. We value the unique experiences, knowledge, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives of our people. By embracing diversity, we believe science can achieve its fullest potential.

THE ROLE

You will be working in a multicultural and multi-disciplinary group, where junior and senior scientists collaborate, each with their expertise, to carry out a scientific activity with a shared research goal.

The successful candidate will work primarily in the Nanotechnology for Precision Medicine research unit under the supervision of Prof. Paolo Decuzzi. https://npmed.iit.it/

This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of multiple disciplines, including cell engineering, biomaterials, drug delivery, immunotherapy and nanotechnology. The fellow will be involved in the design, fabrication, and preclinical validation of biodegradable implantable/injectable depots for the sustained local delivery of advanced therapeutic combinations, including immunomodulatory agents, biologics, small molecules, and engineered cells.

A major focus of the project will be the development of local cell depots capable of supporting cell viability, retention, function, and controlled therapeutic activity within diseased tissues. These platforms will be applied primarily to oncology and inflammatory diseases.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• A PhD in Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Biomaterials, Bioengineering, or a related discipline;
• Demonstrated experience in the design and realization of local cell depots, cellladen biomaterials, implantable/injectable cell delivery systems, or tissue-engineered constructs;
• Experience with mammalian cell culture, immune cell isolation and culture, and engineered cell systems;
• Ability to design and conduct in vitro and in vivo experiments;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to properly organize, present, and report research data in fluent English.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

• Expertise in immunology and flow cytometry;
• Experience with small animal handling;
• Strong motivation to learn new techniques and methodologies;
• Ability to work independently in a diverse and collaborative environment.

COMPENSATION PACKAGE

• Private health care coverage depending on your role and contract
• Candidates from abroad or Italian citizens who have carried scientific research activity permanently abroad and meet specific requirements, may be entitled to a deduction from taxable income of up to 90% from 6 to 13 years.

Application’s deadline: September 30th, 2026

To discover more about life at IIT, visit the dedicated section here: https://www.iit.it/en/work-at-iit