Job ID: 120255

Researcher in Neuronal cell biology and physiology

Position: Post-doctoral Position

Deadline: 31 December 2024

City: Trento

Country: Italy

Institution: University of Trento

Department: CIBIO

Description:

One postdoctoral fellow/research associate position is available to study the mechanisms underlying the neurobiological consequences of Covid-19, with the ultimate aim of identifying molecular targets to treat the neurological symptoms of SARS-CoV-2 infection (termed “Neurocovid”)
Candidates who have previous experience with murine models and primary neuronal cultures are encouraged to apply. It is expected that the candidate should have a PhD in Neuroscience or a related discipline (Biochemistry/Cell Biology/Genetics).
The position is up to 16 months and is supported by Euregio IPN170 “The molecular biology of Neurocovid”.
Salary is commensurate with experience.
The project is in collaboration with the Medical University of Innsbruck, the Institute for Biomedicine-EURAC Bozen, and the Health Service of Trento. The fellow will operate at the Laboratory of Biology of Synapse, CIBIO, University of Trento, PI prof. Giovanni Piccoli.
The Laboratory of Biology of Synapse investigates cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying the pathogenesis of neurodegenerative and neurological disorders. CIBIO was founded in 2007 as a research Centre of the University of Trento on the premises of strategic local funding in the province with the higher investment in R&I in Italy. Is began a Department of University on 2018 and is now a cutting-edge and top-ranked academic
institute in biomedicine and biotechnology. CIBIO has recently grown to 40 Research Laboratories headed by successful and independent Principal Investigators. The Department is at the top of rankings for quality of the research among National academic institutes in the area of Biological Sciences. The University of Trento is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Tasks:
The incumbent will perform the following tasks:

• mice colony management

• neuronal primary cultures
• Perform molecular and cellular biology assays (qPCR, Western blot,
immunofuorescence) and fluorescent and confocal microscopy
• Data evaluation and interpretation


Requirements:
• Doctoral degree (PhD) in biology or related disciplines
• Excellent laboratory skills in cell and molecular biology
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Excellent team working skills

• Flexibility and willingness to learn and develop
• Previous exposure to electrophysiology is an asset, albeit not necessary
• Availability to start by  2024

 

We offer:
• An innovative and multidisciplinary research environment
• A 16-month contract
• Involvement in a highly collaborative project entailing exchanges with the project
partners

How to apply:
To apply, please send a CV (via e-mail) including all past education and training, a brief description of research interests, list of publications, other scientific activities, and names and e-mail addresses of three references to prof. Giovanni Piccoli giovanni.piccoli@unitn.it