Full time Postdoctoral Research Fellow position

A full time Postdoctoral Research Fellow position is available in the Phosphoproteomic group led by Valentina Serafin, PhD
(see the website https://www.irpcds.org/researcher/valentina-serafin/) at the Research Pediatric Institute “Fondazione Città della Speranza”.
The post is available immediately for 1 year, possibly renewable to 2 years.

We are looking for a pharmacologist, a molecular biologist, or a biotechnologist with experience in cell signaling transduction, cell and molecular biology. The candidate will focus on molecular aspects regarding drug resistance to the conventional chemotherapy in leukemia and the possible strategies to overcome it.
The salary will be related to the experience of the candidate.
If interested, please send the CV to: valentina.serafin@unipd.it – phone: 0498215487

Postdoctoral Fellow Position in gene therapy for neurometabolic diseases in Prof Alessandra Biffi’s HSC Gene Therapy Laboratory at Fondazione Istituto di Ricerca Pediatrica (IRP) Città della Speranza, Padua, Italy.

Postdoctoral Fellow positions are available in the team of Prof. Biffi in the HSC Gene Therapy Laboratory, Istituto di Ricerca Pediatrica – University of Padova (Padua, Italy). The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in Italy and abroad to develop innovative strategies of gene therapy for neurometabolic diseases, and investigate the therapeutic role of the microglia in this context. The team is part of a larger and enthusiastic group of scientists strongly committed to translational medicine for many genetic diseases.

The applicant should have a recent or expected Ph.D. degree in biological or biomedical sciences. Strong skills in molecular and cellular biology are required. Familiarity with hematopoietic stem cell manipulation and transduction, and murine models is desirable.

The applicant should be committed to developing an independent research career and should be an excellent team worker, fluent in spoken and written English. We offer a dynamic research environment, a chance to improve skills and knowledge and make important contribution to the biomedical research. A competitive salary will be offered, depending on qualifications and experience.

Applications, including a CV and the names and contact details of two referees should be sent by email to: anna.eccellente@unipd.it