Postdoctoral Fellowship in Local Cell Depots for Advanced Combination Therapies

ISTITUTO ITALIANO DI TECNOLOGIA; Italia; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health care

Tax deduction up to 90% of taxable收入

Job summary

ISTITUTO ITALIANO DI TECNOLOGIA seeks a Researcher in Nanotechnology for Precision Medicine to join a multi-disciplinary team. The candidate will design and validate biodegradable implantable depots for local delivery of advanced therapeutic combinations, including immunomodulatory agents and engineered cells.

The role focuses on developing cell depots that maintain viability and function within diseased tissues, with applications mainly in oncology and inflammatory diseases.

Qualifications

• PhD in Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Biomaterials, Bioengineering, or related discipline.
• Experience with local cell depots, cell-laden biomaterials, implantable/injectable 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.

Responsibilities

• Work in a multicultural and multi-disciplinary group on a shared research goal.
• Contribute to the design, fabrication and preclinical validation of depots for local delivery of therapies.
• Support project development at the intersection of cell engineering, biomaterials, drug delivery and nanotechnology.
• Balance experimental work in oncology and inflammatory disease contexts.

Skills

Immunology

Flow cytometry

Small animal handling

Experimental design

Scientific communication

Education

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

Job description

Organisation/Company Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia Research Field Biological sciences Physics Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Application Deadline 6 Nov 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Country Italy Type of Contract Other Job Status Other Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

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. 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.