Postdoc Position In Biomedical Applications Of Functional Nanomaterials GENOVA

Postdoc Position In Biomedical Applications Of Functional Nanomaterials
Genova
Liguria, GENOVA

Job Description - Postdoc Position in Biomedical Applications of Functional Nanomaterials (25000015)

Commitment & contract: collaboration contract, 1 year (renewable) Step into a world of endless possibilities and 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 nanobiotechnology, chemistry, biophysics, material science, and diagnostics experts collaborate to carry out a scientific activity with a shared research goal.

The NanoBioInteractions & NanoDiagnostics Research Unit is coordinated by Prof. Pier Paolo Pompa.

The research focuses on biomedical applications of in-house developed hybrid nanomaterials and nanozymes as well as colorimetric (nano)diagnostics.

Within the research team, your main responsibilities will be:

Developing and characterizing functional nanomaterials/nanozymes for biomedical applications, from sensing to therapeutics;Exploring the action mechanisms and underlying bio-nano interactions to tune their properties and/or adapt them to different applications;Integrating the nanomaterials/nanozymes in hybrid multifunctional systems. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS A PhD in Nanomedicine, Nanobiotechnology, Nanochemistry, or related disciplines;Documented experience in nanoparticle synthesis, functionalization, and characterization;Experience in nanozymes (characterization and study of their enzyme-like activities);Strong publication record;Good command of spoken and written English. ADDITIONAL SKILLS 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 ranging between 30k and 33k;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. Please submit your application using the online form and including a detailed CV, university transcripts, cover letter, and contact details of 2 references.

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