Italy Project: IIT institutional funds and ERC CoG GIULIa, G.A nr.101044020 - CUP: J53C22004360006 Contract: Fixed-term contract, tempo pieno Duration: up to 2 years Location: Genova CCT, via Morego 30 **_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. Within the research team, your main responsibilities will be: - developing materials for magnetic manipulation and radiolabelled nanoparticles for radiotherapy for a multimodal approach to cancer treatment.
- working the field of functionalization of multimodal inorganic nano/microparticles and the evaluation of their therapeutic effects on cancer cells.
- study and development of magnetic-based functionalized microstructures for magnetic manipulation studies




- develop protocols for molecular targets functionalized inorganic nanoparticles for radiotherapy.
- Carry out biocompatibility and interactions studies with serum proteins, drug delivery studies, molecular and physical tumour targeting and combined toxic effects of magnetic manipulation and magnetic hyperthermia with drug therapy.
- Carry out full characterization of the material developed
- Conduct cellular studies with the aims to characterize the effects of multimodal therapeutic nanoplatforms on cancer cells. **ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS**
- A PhD title in Nanoscience or Chemistry or Biotechnology and similar disciplin
- Experience on inorganic nanoparticles surface chemistry
- Experience on radiolabelling protocols /development of PET nano formulations/ and associated procedures of handling radioactive materials
- Knowledge in characterization techniques such us, thin liquid chromatography, radio-scanners, PET imaging
- A good publication record
- The ability to properly report, organize and publish research data
- Experience in coaching junior scientists
- Good command in spoken and written English **ADDITIONAL SKILLS**
- Experience on magnetic measurements characterization
- Direct experience with FT-IR/NMR characterizations
- Experience in cell culturing
- Good communication skills
- Strong problem-solving attitude
- High motivation to learn
- Spirit of innovation and creativity
- Good in time and priority management
- Ability to work in a challenging and international environment
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a highly interdisciplinary environment **COMPENSATION PACKAGE**
- A yearly gross salary ranging between 30.000 and 32.000 euro
- Private health care coverage depending on your role and contract This open position is financed by IIT and EU, ERC within the project Magnetic Hyperthermia for Metastasized Tumor Treatment and Remote Microdevice Assembling, acronym GIULIa, G.A nr.101044020 - CUP: J53C22004360006
- Application’s deadline: 10.09.2025_

📌 Post Doctoral Position On ’functionalization of Multimodal Inorganic Nanoparticles-based Assembly and Evaluation of Their Therapeutic Effects On Cancer Cells’ (Genova)
🏢 Istituto Italiano Di Tecnologia
📍 Genova