Postdoctoral Position in Clinical NeurogenomicsItalyCommitment & contract: collaboration contract, 12 monthsLocation: Aosta (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 ROLEYou 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.The Non-coding Genomics Research unit is coordinated by Prof. Stefano Gustincich.




The research focuses on developing RNA therapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases.
This includes the identification of pharmacological targets by means of genomic analysis and proof-of-concept experiments for the use of new RNA-based therapies.Within the research team, your main responsibilities will be:Identify pharmacological targets in neurodegenerative diseasesDevelop RNA medicinesESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTSA PhD in Molecular Medicine, including biotechnology and similar disciplinesDocumented experience in genomics and RNA biology.Strong publication recordGood command of spoken and written EnglishADDITIONAL SKILLSAbility to work in a challenging and international environmentCapacity to work autonomously and collaboratively in a highly interdisciplinary environmentPossess Analytical Reasoning skills and a growth mindsetPrevious successful experience working with the Fondazione Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia will be considered an advantage, all other evaluation criteria being equal.COMPENSATION PACKAGEA yearly gross salary ranging between ****** and ******Private health care coverage depending on your role and contractCandidates 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.Application's deadline: 22/10/2026To discover more about life at IIT, visit the dedicated section here:

📌 Postdoctoral Position In Clinical Neurogenomics (Valle d'Aosta)
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📍 Valle d'Aosta