Italy

Commitment & contract: employee fixed term contract, 2 years

Location: Center for Materials Interfaces (CMI@SSSA) Pontedera

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 multi-disciplinary group, where people with different backgrounds collaborate, each with their own expertise, to support IIT research activity.

The “Smart Bio-Interfaces” Research Unit at CMI@SSSA focuses on the development and exploitation of physically-active nanoparticles and nanostructured materials, able to provide appropriate instructive cues to cells and tissues; at the same time, particular attention is dedicated to complex in vitro models for the testing of the developed nanoplatforms and to nanomedicine application in altered gravity conditions; the Research Unit is coordinated by Prof. Gianni Ciofani.

Within the team, your main responsibilities will be:





- Take care and run the equipment available in the biological labs;
- take care of the invertebrate colonies present in the lab;
- handle purchasing of consumables and new equipment related to the biological labs;
- provide technical assistance to the research and to the research projects;
- provide technical assistance during the supervision of Ph.D. students, M.Sc. students, and research fellows.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

- Master degree in Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Nanotechnology, Physics, or related fields or a similar discipline
- Documented experience in mammalian cel cultures, micro- / nanofabrication
- Good knowledge of the English language
- Familiarity with the Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong focus on stakeholder needs and expectations

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

- Ph.D. in Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Nanotechnology, Physics, or related fields or a similar discipline
- Experience in biological testing on invertebrates (specifically planarians), experience in ex ovo (avian) models for nanomedicine testing.
- 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

- A yearly gross salary ranging between 30.000,00 and 35.000,00 euro, which may include a premio option depending on your role and contract
- Private health care coverage depending on your role and contract
- Two days of teleworking per week and flexible working hours are available for certain roles

Please submit your application using the online form and including a detailed CV and a cover letter.

Application’s deadline: 08/11/2026

To discover more about life at IIT, visit the dedicated section here: https://www.iit.it/en/work-at-iit

📌 Technician Position for Nanomedicine Laboratory (Pontedera)
🏢 Istituto Italiano Di Tecnologia
📍 Pontedera