ppOrganisation/Company Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia Research Field Biological sciences Neurosciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Application Deadline 25 Aug 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: Collaborator, 12 months /p pLocation: IIT Center for Converging Technologies, Morego Genova /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 Optical Approaches to Brain Function Research Unit is coordinated by Tommaso Fellin. The research focuses on dissecting out the cellular and circuit mechanisms underlying sensory discrimination. /p pWithin the research team, your main responsibilities will be: /p ul liConduct two-photon imaging and photostimulation experiments /li liData analysis /li liWriting reports and papers describing obtained results /li /ul h3ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS /h3 ul liA PhD in Neuroscience, Neurobiology, or a related disciplines /li liExperience with two-photon microscopy for functional imaging experiments /li liDocumented experience in preclinical research activities and laboratory procedures /li liGood command of spoken and written English /li /ul h3ADDITIONAL SKILLS /h3 ul liExperience in writing codes with Python and MatLab /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 30K and 33K /li liPrivate health care coverage depending on your role and contract /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 /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Postdoctoral position in the neurobiology of sensory processing (Italia)
🏢 Istituto Italiano Di Tecnologia
📍 Italia