PRE OR POST-DOCTORAL POSITION
Pubblicato il 03-10-2026 - Gruppo San Donato in Milano
IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute in Milan, Italy, is looking for a Pre or Post-Doctoral Fellow to join the Biology of Myelin Unit, led by Dr. Maurizio D’Antonio. (https://research.hsr.it/en/divisions/genetics-and-cell-biology/biology-of-myelin.html)
Main activities:
Our research unit is dedicated to unravelling the molecular mechanisms underlying Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) diseases, with a specific focus on the genetic and pharmacological modulation of stress pathways, axonal degeneration, and gene editing strategies. We have developed a cohort of genetically modified mice carrying mutations in MPZ and PMP22, which we use to systematically investigate disease mechanisms and identify therapeutic avenues. Our main areas of focus include protein misfolding, the Unfolded Protein Response (UPR), and pathways that lead to axonal degeneration. In particular In previous work we have demonstrated how a significant number of mutant proteins causing CMT are retained in the endoplasmic reticulum where they activate a UPR,
and we have demonstrated how modulation of this pathway may provide agevolazioni in disease models (D’Antonio et al., J. Exp Med:, 2013; Das et al., Science, 2015; Bai et al., Mol. Neurobiol:, 2022, Touiver et al., Brain, 2025).
More details at: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=d%27antonio+maurizio&sort;=date
The successful candidate will play an integral role in ongoing projects that aim to identify novel therapeutic strategies. The position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic, collaborative, and cutting-edge research environment.
Who we are looking for:
The ideal candidate should have:
- A Ph.D. in a relevant subject (e.g., cell or molecular biology, or in a related field of the life sciences); more junior candidates will also be considered.
- Strong motivation for basic and translational research.
- Expertise in cellular and molecular biology.
- Experience with animal handling will be considered a plus.
Work details:
- Type of contract