ppOrganisation/Company Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia Research Field Neurosciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Application Deadline 15 Jul 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Country Italy Type of Contract Other Job Status Other Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No /p h3Offer Description /h3 pCommitment contract: collaboration contract, 12 months /p pbStep into a world of endless possibilities, together let’s leave something for the future! /b /p pAt 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. /p pWe 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. /p h3THE ROLE /h3 pYou 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. /p pThe Brain Development and Disease Research Unit is coordinated by Dr Laura Cancedda. The research focuses on investigating the role of Negr1 in brain disorders. This includesmodels of autism spectrum disorders. /p pWithin the research team, your main responsibilities will be: /p ul liPerform behavioral experiments (in models of brain disorders) /li liPerform cell biology experiments ex-vivo (in models of brain disorders) /li /ul h3ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS ul liA PhD in Neuroscience, including neurodevelopment, and similar disciplines /li liDocumented experience in behavioral and cell biology activities /li liStrong publication record /li liGood command of spoken and written English /li /ul h3ADDITIONAL SKILLS /h3 ul liExperience in molecular biology /li liKnowledge of the biology of Negr1 /li liAbility to work in a challenging and international environment /li liCapacity to work autonomously and collaboratively in a highly interdisciplinary environment /li liPossess Analytical Reasoning skills and a growth mindset /li /ul h3COMPENSATION PACKAGE /h3 ul liA yearly gross salary ranging between 30.000 and 33.000 /li liCandidates 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. /li /ul /h3pPlease submit your application using the online form and including a detailed CV and 2 reference letters. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Post doc - Brain Development and Disease Research Unit (Italia)
🏢 Istituto Italiano Di Tecnologia
📍 Italia