Postdoctoral Fellowship In Local Cell Depots For Advanced Combination Therapies

Aretè Cocchi Technology Group; Genova; In loco; EUR 32.000 - 46.000; Tempo pieno

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Private health care

Tax deduction benefits

Descrizione del lavoro

IIT invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Local Cell Depots for Advanced Combination Therapies in Genoa, Italy. The successful candidate will work in a multidisciplinary group under Prof.

Paolo Decuzzi, focusing on biodegradable implantable depots for local delivery of immunomodulatory agents, biologics, and engineered cells. The project emphasizes cell viability, retention, and controlled activity in diseased tissues, with applications in oncology and inflammatory diseases.

Competenze

• PhD required in a related discipline.
• Experience in designing and realizing local cell depots or related delivery systems.
• Experience with mammalian cell culture and immune cell handling.
• Ability to design and conduct in vitro and in vivo experiments.
• Strong written and verbal English communication.

Mansioni

• Design, fabricate, and preclinical validate biodegradable local depots for sustained delivery of advanced therapies.
• Collaborate across disciplines in a multicultural research unit.
• Publish findings and report research data clearly and accurately.

Conoscenze

Cell depots design

Mammalian cell culture

Immune cell isolation

In vitro and in vivo experiments

English communication

Formazione

PhD in Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Biomaterials, Bioengineering, or related

Strumenti

Biomaterials fabrication

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

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. 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. xysqume

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.

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Postdoctoral Fellowship in Local Cell Depots for Advanced Combination Therapies Genoa, Italy