h3bResearch fellow in 3d microphysiological systems and cellular response analysis /b /h3 pItaly /p pCommitment contract: collaboration contract, 12 months, Fellow position /p pLocation: Center for Advanced Biomaterials for Health Care (CABHC), Naples /p pStep into a world of endless possibilities, together let’s leave something for the future! /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 h3bTHE ROLE /b /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 Bio-logic Research unit is coordinated by Prof. Paolo Netti. The research focuses on the engineering and characterization of advanced in vitro systems reproducing key features of physiological and pathological tissue microenvironments.



The activity will combine fabrication approaches, advanced cell culture and quantitative imaging to investigate how cellular morphology, organization, and behavior are modulated by biochemical, physical, and mechanical stimuli. /p pWithin the research team, your main responsibilities will be: /p ul liFabrication and optimization of 3D in vitro and microphysiological systems for the generation of controlled cellular microenvironments /li liCulture and characterization of cells within engineered systems under different experimental conditions /li liImmunofluorescence and advanced cell imaging for morphological and functional characterization /li liQuantitative investigation of cell morphology, deformation, organization, and phenotypic changes in response to external stimuli /li /ul h3bESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS /b /h3 ul liA MSc degree in bBiomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biotechnology /b, or related disciplines /li liDocumented experience with bmammalian cell culture and advanced 3D in vitro models /b /li liExperience or academic training in bmicrofabrication, microfluidics, biomaterials, or fabrication of engineered cell culture platforms /b /li liExperience with bfluorescence microscopy, immunofluorescence,



and cell imaging /b /li liFamiliarity with the bquantitative characterization of cellular morphology and behavior in response to controlled stimuli /b /li liGood command of spoken and written English /li /ul h3bADDITIONAL SKILLS /b /h3 ul liExperience with 3D cell culture, dynamic culture systems, or microfluidic devices is considered a plus /li liFamiliarity with image-analysis tools for quantitative assessment of cell morphology, deformation, migration, or organization /li liAbility to work in a challenging and international environment /liliCapacity to work autonomously and collaboratively in a highly interdisciplinary environment /li liPossess Analytical Reasoning skills and a growth mindset /li /ul h3bCOMPENSATION PACKAGE /b /h3 ul liA yearly gross salary of 30.000,00 /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 pApplication’s deadline: October 24th, 2026 /p pbTo discover more about life at IIT, visit the dedicated section here: /b /p pb"Gemelli digitali per le malattie del sistema nervoso centrale e la Medicina personalizzata" (acronimo: GEMINI, hub capofila: RAISE S.c.a.r.l., hub congiunto: MNESYS S.c.a.r.l.) per la realizzazione dell’Azione 1.1.2 prevista dal Decreto Direttoriale n. 307 del 18/03/2025 nell’ambito del Programma Nazionale Ricerca, Innovazione e Competitività per la transizione verde e digitale (PN-RIC ) ammessa al finanziamento in data 03/03/2026 (Decreto Direttoriale n. 766 del 03/03/2026 e relativi allegati, cod. MI 622, MI 1_ _ ), codice unico di progetto (CUP): B79H /b /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Research fellow in 3d microphysiological systems and cellular response analysis (Napoli)
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📍 Napoli