Post doc - Brain Development and Disease Research Unit

Organisation/Company Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia Research Field Neurosciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Application Deadline 15 Jul 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Country Italy Type of Contract Other Job Status Other Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description Commitment & contract: collaboration contract, 12 months 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 includesmodels 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 Candidates from abroad or Italian citizens who have carried scientific research activity permanently abroad and meet specific requirements, may be entitled to a deduction from taxable income of up to 90% from 6 to 13 years.

Please submit your application using the online form and including a detailed CV and 2 reference letters. #J-18808-Ljbffr