Postdoctoral Researcher

Maugeri; Pavia; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A research institution in Pavia, Italy, is seeking a Head of Laboratory in Translational Nanomedicine and Optical Diagnostics. The role involves supporting a project focused on breast cancer research through the application of Raman spectroscopy and hyperspectral imaging. The ideal candidate will have a PhD and hands-on experience in laboratory techniques, along with strong skills in data analysis. The position is full-time and on-site, providing support for clinical and research alignment in an advanced scientific environment.

Competenze

• PhD in a related field is required.
• Hands-on experience with biomedical spectroscopy is essential.
• Strong skills in quantitative data analysis and signal processing.

Mansioni

• Acquire and process Raman and hyperspectral datasets.
• Support the development of spectroscopic approaches for oncology.
• Contribute to scientific writing and grant proposal preparation.

Conoscenze

Hands-on laboratory experience with Raman spectroscopy

Quantitative data analysis

Physics concepts relevant to spectroscopy

Problem-solving mindset

Organizational skills

Mentorship and collaborative teamwork

Working with clinicians and laboratory staff

Formazione

PhD in Physics, Biology, Medicine, Biomedical Engineering

Descrizione del lavoro

Head of Laboratory | Translational Nanomedicine & Optical Diagnostics

Spectra-BREAST (www.spectrabreast.eu) is an EU-funded research project focused on the molecular characterization of breast cancer tissues using label-free Raman spectroscopy and hyperspectral imaging. The project aims to link spectral signatures to tissue composition, morphology, and biological heterogeneity by integrating spectroscopic measurements with histological and biological expertise in a translational research framework. The work is carried out with a network of leading academic and industrial partners active in biophotonics.

This is a full‑time, on‑site position based in Pavia, Italy, for a Postdoctoral Researcher. The successful candidate will contribute to the acquisition, processing, analysis, and interpretation of Raman and hyperspectral datasets from biological tissues, supporting the development of advanced spectroscopic approaches for translational oncology.

Applicants with a biological background are strongly encouraged to apply, provided they can demonstrate solid interest and/or experience in spectroscopic methods and quantitative data analysis. The role also includes contributing to dissemination activities, scientific writing (papers, reports), and the preparation of new grant proposals aligned with the project scope.

Responsibilities

• Acquire, process, analyze, and interpret Raman and hyperspectral datasets from biological tissues.
• Support the development of advanced spectroscopic approaches for translational oncology.
• Contribute to dissemination activities, including scientific writing of papers and reports.
• Prepare new grant proposals aligned with the project scope.

Qualifications

• Hands‑on laboratory experience with Raman spectroscopy and/or hyperspectral imaging applied to biomedical samples.
• Strong skills in quantitative data analysis (signal processing, statistics, multivariate methods).
• Working knowledge of physics concepts relevant to spectroscopy and biomedical imaging.
• Strong problem‑solving mindset, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Commitment to mentorship and collaborative teamwork.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with clinicians and clinical laboratory staff, aligning research activities with clinical workflows, sample handling constraints, and translational/diagnostic objectives.
• PhD in Physics, Biology, Medicine, Biomedical Engineering, or related field (required).

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