Postdoctoral Researcher - Molecular Cardiology

Monzino Cardiology Center, IRCCS, Milan, Italy A postdoctoral position is available at the Monzino Cardiology Center in Milan, Italy (ranked 14th best hospital in the world for Cardiology – Newsweek 2026 Ranking).

The selected candidate must have expertise in NGS techniques (RNA-seq, ChIP-seq, ATAC-seq, scRNA-seq, etc) and will join an ambitious research project aimed at developing a molecular toolkit to precisely control the degree of cardiac fibroblast activation and pave the way for novel anti-fibrotic therapies. The project combines cellular and molecular biology, omics technologies and preclinical models to uncover novel therapeutic pathways in cardiovascular disease.

This interdisciplinary study is coordinated by the Unit of Molecular Mechanisms of Cardiovascular Remodeling (directed by Dr. Nuno Guimaraes Camboa)

Prospective start date: October 2026

The contract is initially of 1 year with possibility of extension.

Salary scale is to be determined based on previous work experience.

The position is based in Milan.

Main Tasks:

- Performing molecular biology experiments, with an emphasis on next generation sequencing (RNA-seq, ChIP-seq, ATAC-seq, scRNA-seq)
- Performing cell culture experiments.
- Quantitative data analysis.
- Maintaining an up-to-date and organized lab notebook.
- Regular presentations of results at internal meetings.
- Support for grant applications, project reports and paper preparation.

General Requirements

- PhD in Molecular Biology, Applied Biology, Biochemistry, Medical Biotechnology, or related disciplines, with proven research experience in the field.
- Demonstrated experience in NGS techniques




- Excellent command of English, both written and spoken (daily working language in the laboratory and essential for the interview).
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with good communication abilities and an open-minded attitude.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Demonstrated analytical thinking, creativity, and a solution-oriented mindset.
- The ideal candidate will be ambitious, motivated, adaptable, and driven by scientific curiosity.

Preferential Qualifications (not mandatory)

- Capacity to work in R for the analysis of NGS-derived datasets.
- Prior research experience in the cardiovascular field.
- A publication record supporting eligibility for post-doctoral fellowships or early-career research grants(path to independence).
- Previous experience in international research environments.

We offer very good training opportunities, a varied, creative research environment and possibility to join projects in collaboration with international groups (USA and Europe).

HOW TO APPLY:

Full instructions available here: https://www.cardiologicomonzino.it/it/bandi/

Please send your application with your CV, a letter of motivation and two reference letters or contact of previous supervisors to [email protected] including in cc [email protected]. To ensure proper processing of your application, make sure to use the following subject ““Domanda di partecipazione per la selezione di un ricercatore “RIF-BANDO-FIS2-2026-NGS”.

Application DEADLINE: September 4th 2026.

Our group advocates equal rights for women, men and minorities. We strongly encourage everyone to apply.

📌 Postdoctoral Researcher (Milano)
🏢 Centro Cardiologico Monzino
📍 Milano