Milan, December 16th 2024
Research technician position
at National Institute of Molecular Genetics (INGM) and University of Milan, Milan (Italy)
A Research technician position is available in the research group led by Manuel Albanese at INGM
(https://ingm.org/en/albanese-lab-eng/). The successful candidate will contribute to the
establishment of a multidisciplinary team focused on gene editing-based technologies and
therapies against cancer and infectious diseases.
Starting date: From March 2025 (flexible).
Duration and salary: 1-year Fellowship renewable for up to 3 years.
Salary will be commensurate with previous research experience
(from 25 000 € for Junior up to 30 000 € for Senior)
Requested diploma: Master’s degree in biology, Biotechnology, or equivalent through relevant
experience.
Languages:
Italian is mandatory due to the frequent interactions with the administration and the commercial
partners. Fluency in English is preferred.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Mammalian cell culture (isolation and cultivation of human primary cells from blood and
cell lines.
- Molecular biology (DNA and RNA manipulation, cloning, sequencing, RT-PCR)
- Excellent communication skills and team spirit are essential.
Previous experience with genome editing, extracellular vesicles, or flow cytometry is a
plus.
Job description
We are looking for a research technician who will coordinate and support the technical and
organizational tasks of our research group, playing a key role in advancing our research objectives.
The candidate’s main responsibilities will be:
- coordinate the key aspects of general lab management and organization
- managing supplies: making orders, ensuring the laboratory is well stocked in advance of
planned experiments; if necessary, preparing and maintaining stock solutions and buffers
for the laboratory.
- conducting molecular biology and cell culture experiments to assist lab needs.
- writing and revision of scientific protocols
- ensuring that all laboratory members are compliant with required regulations for health
and safety
For more info about our institute see here: https://ingm.org/en/.
Want to apply?
Please send to [email protected]:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Motivation letter
- Contact information of two references
ISTITUTO NAZIONALE GENETICA MOLECOLARE “Romeo ed Enrica Invernizzi”
Via Francesco Sforza, 35 – 20122 Milano, Italia
Tel. +39 02 0066 0211 – E-mail:
[email protected] Milan, December 16th 2024
Research assistant / PhD position
at National Institute of Molecular Genetics (INGM) and University of Milan, Milan (Italy)
A Research assistant position is available in the research group led by Manuel Albanese at INGM.
The successful candidate will contribute to the establishment of a multidisciplinary team focused
on gene editing-based technologies and therapies against cancer and infectious diseases. Our lab
aims to develop new therapeutic strategies based on engineered extracellular vesicles for
personalized therapy against viruses and cancer. Our research is supported by the “my first AIRC
Grant” and the FIS Grant (Fondo Italiano per la scienza).
For more info about the group and the project see here: (https://ingm.org/en/albanese-lab-eng/).
Starting date: From March 2025 (flexible).
Duration and salary: 1-year Fellowship with the possibility to apply for a PhD position in 2025
Salary will be commensurate with previous research experience
(from 20 000 € for junior up to 25 000 € for senior).
Requested diploma: Master’s degree in Biology, Biotechnology, or equivalent through relevant
experience.
Languages: Good proficiency of English speaking and writing skills is mandatory.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Mammalian cell culture (isolation and cultivation of human primary cells from blood and
cell lines.
- Molecular biology (DNA and RNA manipulation, cloning, sequencing, RT-qPCR)
- Excellent communication skills and team spirit are essential.
Previous experience with genome editing, extracellular vesicles, or flow cytometry is a
plus.
Job description
We are looking for a motivated research assistant who will support the research group on a
technical level to contribute to achieving our research objectives.
Key tasks:
- Production and optimization of extracellular vesicles or viral like particles carrying
therapeutic proteins (such as CRISPR/Cas9 complex)
- Characterization of extracellular vesicles’ cargo and functional properties through RT-
qPCR, Western blot, Nanosight, and flow cytometry based functional assays
- Collect and analyze data and present results through weekly presentations within the group
and collaborators
- Contribute to the writing of project-related scientific papers
For more info about our institute see here: https://ingm.org/en/.
Want to apply?
Please send to [email protected]:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Motivation letter
- Contact information of two references
ISTITUTO NAZIONALE GENETICA MOLECOLARE “Romeo ed Enrica Invernizzi”
Via Francesco Sforza, 35 – 20122 Milano, Italia
Tel. +39 02 0066 0211 – E-mail:
[email protected] Milan, December 16th 2024
Postdoc position
at National Institute of Molecular Genetics (INGM) and University of Milan, Milan (Italy)
Two postdoc positions are available in the recently established research group led by Manuel
Albanese at INGM. We are looking for a candidate with experience in cancer biology, virology
and/or extracellular vesicles (EVs) biology to join our group.
The aim of our lab is to develop new therapeutic strategies based on engineered EVs for
personalized therapy against viruses and cancer. Our research is supported by the “my first AIRC
Grant” and the FIS Grant (Fondo Italiano per la scienza). For more info about the group and the
project see here: (https://ingm.org/en/albanese-lab-eng/).
Starting date: From March 2025 (flexible).
Duration and salary: 1-year Fellowship renewable for up to 3 years.
Salary will be commensurate with previous research experience
(from 30 000 € for Junior postdocs up to 40 000 € for senior postdocs)
Requested diploma: PhD in biotechnology, cancer biology, virology or related field.
Languages: Good proficiency in English speaking and writing skills is mandatory.
Required Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate should be proficient in different wet-laboratory techniques including
molecular biology (e.g. cloning, RNA and DNA extraction, PCR), cellular culture (e.g.
culture of cell lines and primary cells from blood, cell transfection, and transduction, flow
cytometry), and biochemistry (mainly immunoblotting and confocal microscopy). Previous
work with extracellular vesicles or viral vectors is a plus.
Experience in master student supervision.
Motivation to collaborate with other researchers of the institute and with international
research groups, since the group has collaborators from Germany.
Excellent communication skills and team spirit are essential, with a problem-solving
attitude. Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently.
The successful candidates will work on a variety of projects focused on cutting-edge gene-editing
technologies implemented with the development of smart extracellular vesicles-based delivery
systems, aiming to advance gene therapies against cancer and viral infections.
In the future, the applicant will be supported to apply for additional national and international
fellowship programs (Marie Sklodowska Curie, EMBO, AIRC or similar).
ISTITUTO NAZIONALE GENETICA MOLECOLARE “Romeo ed Enrica Invernizzi”
Via Francesco Sforza, 35 – 20122 Milano, Italia
Tel. +39 02 0066 0211 – E-mail:
[email protected] Key tasks:
- Conduct and implement a research project focused on gene editing approaches based on
extracellular vesicles and viral like particles
- Generate reliable data for publication and publish reproducible research papers
- Supervise master’s and PhD students
- Present share and discuss research results within the group, with collaborators and in
scientific conferences
- Proactive interactions with collaborators, especially with INGM viral unit and our national
and international collaborators
Environment:
We are a group of the Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health at the
University of Milan and our laboratories are located at the National Institute of Molecular
Genetics (INGM). INGM is in the center of Milan (Italy) and is a high-tech research institute
with more than 15 research groups and state-of-the-art laboratories and facilities.
To know more see here (https://ingm.org/en/).
Want to apply?
- Curriculum Vitae with a list of publications
- Cover letter describing your interest and motivation in joining our lab
- Contact information of two references
ISTITUTO NAZIONALE GENETICA MOLECOLARE “Romeo ed Enrica Invernizzi”
Via Francesco Sforza, 35 – 20122 Milano, Italia
Tel. +39 02 0066 0211 – E-mail:
[email protected]
