Postdoc Position: Hybrid Microfluidic Bioprinting Of Neural Tissues Lazio

Postdoc Position: Hybrid Microfluidic Bioprinting Of Neural Tissues
Roma
Lazio, Lazio

Postdoc position: Hybrid microfluidic bioprinting of neural tissues

- (25000007)

- Commitment & contract: _collaboration contract, 1 year (renewable)_ _

Location: Center for Advanced Biomaterials for Health Care Naples-Center for Life Nano

- & Neuro-Science Rome

**_ 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 Nanotechnologies for Neurosciences (N4N) Research Unit is coordinated by Prof. Giancarlo Ruocco.

The research focuses on new technologies aiming to face problems in the field of neurodegenerative diseases.

This includes the development of new microscopes (Brillouin microscope, long working distance / high resolution microscope, IR spectro-microscope), new diagnostic tools (early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease via retinal imaging, animal based cancer screening) and new platforms (bio-printing, organoids, organ-on-chip) for personalized drug test and delivery.

New computational methods (bio-computation and AI boosted imaging) are also under development and used to study with a high interdisciplinary approach Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, frontotemporal disorders, Kabuki syndrome and other neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental pathologies.

Within the research team, your main responsibilities will be:

- Design and implement 3D bioprinting and microfluidics strategies for neural tissue fabrication

- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including bioengineers, neuroscientists, and materials scientists

- Analyze data and prepare high-impact scientific publications

**ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

- Ph. D. in_ _Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science, and similar disciplines

- Documented experience in 3D bioprinting, microfluidics, or tissue engineering

- Strong publication record

- Good command of spoken and written English

**ADDITIONAL SKILLS

- Experience in iPSCs cells, microscopy techniques, and data processing

- Ability to work in a challenging and international environment

- Capacity to work autonomously and collaboratively in a highly interdisciplinary environment

- Possess Analytical Reasoning skills and a growth mindset

**COMPENSATION PACKAGE

- A yearly gross salary of 30, 000 €

- Private health care coverage

This open position is financed by Progetto CERES "CErebral three dimensional bioprinted biological REplica for drug Screening and development" nell'ambito della realizzazione degli obiettivi del Programma "D3 4 HEALTH- Digital Driven Diagnostics, prognostics and therapeutics for sustainable Healthcare", identificata con codice PNC0000001, finanziato nell'ambito del PNC Piano nazionale per gli investimenti complementari al Piano nazionale di ripresa e resilienza PNC-DM MEF 15 LUGLIO 2021, CUP B53C22005980001.

Application's deadline: 31/01/2025

**Primary Location** ROMA SAPIENZA

**Job** Postdoc

**Organization** Nanotechnologies for Neurosciences

**Job Posting** Jan 10, 2025, 9:47:08 AM