Post Doc - Brain Development and Disease Research Unit
Pubblicato il 06-10-2026 - Istituto Italiano Di Tecnologia in Genova
Italy Commitment & contract: collaboration contract, 12 months Location: Genova, Via Morego 30 **_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 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 _Brain Development and Disease_ Research Unit is coordinated by Dr Laura Cancedda. The research focuses _on _investigating the role of Negr1 in brain disorders. This includes_ _models of autism spectrum disorders. Within the research team, your main responsibilities will be: - Perform behavioral experiments (in models of brain disorders)
- Perform cell biology experiments ex-vivo (in models of brain disorders) **ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS**
- A PhD in_ _Neuroscience, including neurodevelopment, and similar disciplines
- Documented experience in behavioral and cell biology activities
- Strong publication record
- Good command of spoken and written English **ADDITIONAL SKILLS**
- Experience in molecular biology
- Knowledge of the biology of Negr1
- 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 and 33.000
- Private health care coverage
- Application deadline: 15 July 2026_