Postdoctoral Researcher

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Postdoctoral Researcher in Molecular Biology and Next-Generation Sequencing
University of Padova | Padova, Italy | 2-year position
The Department of Biology at the University of Padova invites applications for a postdoctoral position in the EU-funded VirHoX project: Hacking the ribosome to map virus-host associations.
VirHoX is developing a new approach to link viruses with their hosts in metagenomic samples. You will develop and apply molecular biology workflows at the intersection of ribosome biology, viral genomics, and high-throughput sequencing.

What you’ll work on
• Develop RNA–RNA ligation methods.
• Design and optimize functional screening workflows using RNA-targeting CRISPR–Cas systems.
• Develop protocols for target sequencing, rRNA depletion, target RNA enrichment, and NGS library preparation.
• Plan experiments, troubleshoot protocols, and document results rigorously.
• Coordinate experimental work with VirHoX researchers and contribute to project research plans.

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What we’re looking for
• A PhD in biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, molecular biology,



or a closely related field.
• Hands-on experience with NGS library preparation and sequencing workflows—this is required.
• Strong molecular biology skills.
• Experience with ribosomes, ribosome profiling, or RNA biology is especially relevant.
• The ability to plan experiments independently and troubleshoot effectively.
• A collaborative approach and willingness to work with partner laboratories across Europe.

You’ll join a multidisciplinary consortium of academic and industrial partners in Italy, France, Austria, Germany, and Norway, with expertise spanning microbiology, protein engineering, gene editing, and viral genomics and transcriptomics.

Position details: Two years, based in Padova, Italy. Salary commensurate with skills and experience. The position has no teaching or administrative duties.
For applications and further information, contact Umberto Rosani at (email hidden).
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