Italy
- Commitment & contract: collaboration contract, up to 24 months_
- Location: CHT Erzelli, Genoa (Italy)_ **_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: - Conducting a comprehensive analysis of the mechanosensitive activity of cancer cells, with a comparative study against healthy cells. This will involve the development of a system to monitor calcium influx triggered by mechanical stimulation.




- Performing mechanical characterization of cells under various malignant conditions, with a focus on correlating their mechanical properties with cell motility and establishing connections to their role in metastatic spreading.
- Performing super resolved fluorescence and label-free imaging as basis for data correlation. **ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS**
- A PhD in Physics, Biophysics, Material Science or closely related disciplines.
- Proven experience in the characterization of cell mechanical properties and mechanosensitive activity. Solid expertise in atomic force microscopy (AFM) and its integration with optical fluorescence microscopy. Demonstrated ability to combine and customize instrumentation, including the development of integrated setups with synchronized components. Proficiency in LabView for control and automation.
- Knowledge of nanoscopy methods applied to the study of biological systems, namely: super resolved fluorescence microscopy and atomic force microscopy.
- A robust publication record in relevant scientific fields.
- Good command of written and spoken English. **ADDITIONAL SKILLS**
- Experience in cell culture and cell labeling using various techniques.
- Knowledge of Matlab, Phyton, Gwyddion.
- Ability to work in a challenging and international environment.
- Capacity to work autonomously and collaboratively in a highly interdisciplinary environment.
- Possess Analytical Reasoning skills and a growth mindset. **COMPENSATION PACKAGE**
- Private health care coverage
- Application’s deadline: September 21st 2025_

📌 Postdoc Position in Multimodal Approach to Study Biomechanics in Cancer (Genova)
🏢 Istituto Italiano Di Tecnologia
📍 Genova