Ricercatore/Ricercatrice Post-Doc In Modelli Bolzano

Ricercatore/Ricercatrice Post-Doc In Modelli
Bolzano
Trentino Alto Adige, Bolzano

Bozen/Bolzano

Institute for Biomedicine

Eurac Research offers 2 post-doctoral positions in iPSC-derived human neuronal disease modelling and development of high-throughput molecular assays. The researchers will work within the CELLMED project, which has recently been funded by the European Regional Development Fund.

**Tasks**:

- Establishment and characterization of human iPSC-derived cell models including 3D cultures and organoids for neurological diseases

- Cell-culture, biochemical, molecular, and functional assays

- Confocal imaging

- Data analysis, statistics, and interpretation

- Supervision of students

- Preparation of presentations, manuscripts and grant writing

**Requirements**:

- PhD in neuronal cell biology / physiology or related disciplines with proven experience in neurobiological research

- Experience deriving iPSCs and reprogramming to central / peripheral neurons

- Experience using cellular 3D systems, including organoids or organ-on-chip is an advantage

- Experience in RNA and protein expression analysis, end point functional assays

- Experience in confocal microscopy

- Experience in assessment of mitochondrial function is also an advantage

- Excellent written and spoken English

- Proven track record in publication and in scientific outreach

We offer:

- An innovative and multidisciplinary research environment

- A three-year contract

- Salary proportional to experience

How to apply:

The CELLMED project is funded by the European Regional Development Fund, program "EFRE 2021-2027", project ID EFRE1061. CUP: D53C24002520009.

- Company: Eurac Research- Location: Bozen/Bolzano

- Contact person: Irene Pichler