Research Fellowships in Molecular Biology: The University of Pisa invites applications for two 24-month research contracts under the NEMESIS project, exploring molecular and biophysical mechanisms in neuronal systems. Successful candidates will engage in advanced molecular biology and mechanotransduction studies, supporting innovation in neuroscience through experimental research and omics approaches.
📋 Summary Table
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | Research Fellowships in Molecular Biology |
| Designation | Research Fellow (Postdoctoral Level) |
| Research Area | Molecular Biology, Biophysics, Neuroscience |
| Location | Department of Biology, University of Pisa, Italy |
| No. of Positions | 2 |
| Project Title | NEMESIS: Neurons Engineered with MagnEto-SwItches |
| Contract Duration | 24 months |
| Salary | €40,000 (gross annually) |
| Language Requirement | English |
| Interview Date & Mode | 8 September 2025 (online) |
| Application Deadline | 7 August 2025, 13:00 (CET) |
🧑🏫 Designation
Research Fellow (under Article 22, Law 240/2010)
🔬 Research Area
Molecular Biology with specialization in:
- Biophysical studies on mechanotransduction
- Genetic construct development and recombinant protein expression
- Transcriptomics and chromatin studies
🏫 Location
University of Pisa, Department of Biology
Pisa, Italy
🎓 Eligibility / Qualification
- Ph.D. or Medical Specialization Degree
- Ph.D. or specialization candidates in their final year may also apply if they obtain the degree within six months from the publication of the call
- For foreign degrees, an equivalence certificate is required
🧪 Job Description
Position 1: Selection Code CDR_bio_2025_2_1
- Focus: WP3 – Understanding the molecular mechanisms of mechanotransduction
- Tasks:
- Biophysical studies on single-molecule dynamics
- Fluorescence microscopy, protein interaction analysis
- Experiments in primary neurons and organotypic models
- Supervision of Ph.D. students and lab management
Position 2: Selection Code CDR_bio_2025_2_2
- Focus: WP1 – Design of genetic constructs and study of gene expression modulation
- Tasks:
- Development of inducible macromolecular switches
- Molecular cloning, vector construction, and protein expression
- Transcriptomics, spatial transcriptomics, and 3D chromatin capture
- Supervision of Ph.D. students and lab management
📝 How to Apply
- Apply online only via PICA Portal
- Login using SPID or create PICA credentials
- Attach the following documents in PDF:
- Research development proposal (specific to Annex A)
- Full academic CV with detailed research/work experience
- Degree certificate (with equivalence if foreign)
- Up to 4 publications (incl. thesis, in PDF only, max 30MB each)
- Valid ID and Italian tax code copy
📧 Communication and inquiries:
- General inquiries: concorsi_contratti@unipi.it
- Technical issues: Support available on the PICA portal
🗓 Important Dates
- Application Deadline: 7 August 2025, 13:00 CET
- Interview (Online):
- Position 1: 8 September 2025, 11:00 CET
- Position 2: 8 September 2025, 12:00 CET
🌐 Official Call and Annexes
- Full Call (Italian): https://bandi.unipi.it/public/Bandi?type=COR
⚠️ Note: In case of discrepancies, the Italian version of the call shall prevail.
Embark on cutting-edge neuroscience research in Italy—Apply now!
