Postdoctoral Researcher

A Postdoctoral Research Fellow position is available in my lab ( at Humanitas Research Hospital, a highly specialised research and university hospital in Rozzano (Milan).

We are seeking for a highly motivated post-doc who wishes to advance her/his career in the field of cardiovascular biology. The successful candidate will be involved in the AI-RITMIA project, recently funded funded by the European Commission under the EIC Pathfinder programme.

AI-RITMIA (AI-assisted peRsonalized heart-on-chIp as advanced diagnostic Tool for clinical significance assessMent of Inherited cArdiomyopathies) aims to develop a breakthrough AI-guided,



patient-specific heart-on-chip platform to assess the pathogenicity of genetic variants in inherited cardiomyopathies. The project integrates iPSC technology , CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing , advanced in vitro cardiac models , and AI-based data analysis to bridge preclinical and clinical decision-making

Requirements

Candidates should hold a PhD in Molecular/Cellular Biology, Biotechnology, Bioengineering , or related fields, possess demonstrated experience with CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing approaches and have strong cell culture skills . Background in the cardiac biology field, previous hands-on experience with human iPSC culture, cardiac differentiation and familiarity with cardiovascular disease modelling or functional assays will be particularly valuable. The ideal candidate is expected to have a strong motivation, curiosity and passion for scientific research, to be proactive and able to work independently, as well as part of a multidisciplinary team. Good proficiency in English (especially scientific writing and oral communication skills) is also required.

What we offer





The position is a fixed-term (TD) contract, 12 months, starting August st 2026 , and renewable for up to two additional years , subject to performance and funding.

How to apply

Interested candidates should submit their CV, a cover letter describing research experience and motivation and contact details of at least two for referees by email to:

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