Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Functional Cell Biology: The Functional Cell Biology Laboratory led by Dr. Braga at the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), Trieste, Italy invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Fellowship under external funding. The successful candidate will join an international and multidisciplinary team working on the REPAir project (REProgramming the lung to repAir) funded by Fondazione CRTrieste. The research focuses on discovering new druggable targets in respiratory diseases, with an emphasis on restoring endogenous epithelial Type II cell homeostasis in conditions such as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD).
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Functional Cell Biology
Summary Table
| Position | Post-Doctoral Fellow |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Functional Cell Biology, Drug Discovery, Respiratory Diseases |
| Location | International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), Trieste, Italy |
| Duration | 12 months (starting 1 October 2025), extendable up to 24 additional months (based on funding & performance) |
| Salary | €28,000 – €37,000 per year (commensurate with experience & qualifications) |
| Funding Source | Fondazione CRTrieste (REPAir project) |
| Last Date to Apply | 10 September 2025 |
Designation
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow
Research Area
- Functional Cell Biology
- Respiratory Diseases (IPF, COPD, LUAD)
- Drug Discovery & High-Throughput Screening (HTS)
Location
International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), Trieste, Italy
Eligibility / Qualification
Essential Requirements:
- PhD in Molecular Biomedicine, Genetics, Biology, Pharmacology, or related Life Sciences field.
- Extensive hands-on experience in in vitro cell-based functional assays.
- Proven ability to independently design and conduct cell-based assay development for HTS applications.
- Proficiency in operating and applying software tools for automated image analysis in HTS.
- Strong expertise in cellular and molecular biology techniques.
- Fluency in English, strong communication skills, teamwork, and motivation.
Additional Assets:
- Prior research experience in lung biology.
- Experience in infectious disease research and hands-on expertise in a BSL-3 environment.
- Familiarity with laboratory automation (liquid handling, automated processes).
Job Description
The selected candidate will:
- Lead independent research projects on drug discovery for respiratory diseases.
- Develop and optimize functional cell-based assays for high-throughput screening (HTS).
- Utilize state-of-the-art imaging and analysis platforms to identify new druggable targets.
- Work in collaboration with an international and multidisciplinary team including biologists, biotechnologists, and medical doctors.
- Contribute to the REPAir project aimed at reprogramming lung epithelial cell function in IPF, COPD, and LUAD.
How to Apply
- Send applications to braga@icgeb.org with the subject line: ‘REPAir’.
- Include:
- CV with list of publications
- Cover letter
- Contact information for two references (name, address, email, phone number)
Last Date to Apply
10 September 2025
