Two Technologist Positions - Optical Approaches to Brain Function Research Unit
Pubblicato il 30-10-2026 - Istituto Italiano Di Tecnologia in Genova
Italy
- Commitment & contract: _fixed term contract, full-time. Duration: 1 year renewable up to a total maximal duration of 5 years
- Location: Center for Convergent Technologies_ **_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 _Optical Approaches to Brain Function_ Research Unit is coordinated by Tommaso Fellin. The research focuses on the development of advanced optical approaches to dissect out the activity of brain circuits with enhanced spatiotemporal resolution.
One position will focus on the development of advanced optical approaches to dissect out the activity of brain circuits with enhanced spatiotemporal resolution. Non-exhaustive examples of technologies that will be used in the project include large-scale two-photon fluorescence microscopy (two-photon mesoscopy), holographic stimulation methods for precise manipulation of brain cells, two-photon endoscopy, and miniaturized two-photon microscopy in freely moving in vivo models. **ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS**
- PhD in neuroscience, physics, bioengineering or a related discipline
- Strong publication record
- Good command of spoken and written English **ADDITIONAL SKILLS**
- Strong problem-solving attitude
- High motivation to learn
- Spirit of innovation and creativity
- Good in time and priority management
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a highly interdisciplinary and multicultural environment
- Accuracy and good analytical skills **COMPENSATION PACKAGE**
- A yearly gross salary ranging between 35.000 and 48.000 euro (depending on experience) + premio option
- Private health care coverage
- Wide range of staff discounts This open position are financed by Ministero dell’Università e della Ricerca (MUR), under the BANDO FIS 3 - DECRETO DIRETTORIALE DEL 21 NOVEMBRE 2024, N. 1802 - PROCEDURA COMPETITIVA PER LO SVILUPPO DELLE ATTIVITÀ DI RICERCA FONDAMENTALE, A VALERE SUL FONDO ITALIANO PER LA SCIENZA 2024 - 2025 - Admitted for funding by D.D. prot. n. 18008 del 12/11/2025, within the _OPTICA_ project, FIS-2024-04016. Title: _Novel high-resolution optical technologies for the functional investigation of non-neuronal cells during complex behavior_. CUP: J53C25002270001.
- Application deadline: May 15, 2026_