Nel nostro lab ZooPlantLab - BIOME Research Team @Università di Milano-Bicocca si aprono 2 posizioni per PhD student a decorrere da Novembre 2023. Si tratta del corso di dottorato in Tecnologie Convergenti per i Sistemi Biomolecolari/Converging Technologies for Biomolecular Systems (TeCSBi).
La deadline per le application è a breve: 19 Aprile alle 11.59 am!

Gli argomenti sono
1) “Il microbioma dell'ambiente costruito e dell'uomo: strategie per il monitoraggio del rischio nell'assistenza di prossimità”/“The microbiome of the built environment and host: strategies for risk monitoring in proximity care”
(TECSBI.2)

2) “Sviluppo di un framework per implementare la ricerca sul microbioma cutaneo: dai dati all'applicazione”/“Developing a framework to improve skin microbiome research: from data to application.”
(TECSBI.3)

Potete trovare il testo integrale del bando qui e in allegato gli abstract dei progetti (TECSBI.2 e TECSBI.3).

Le borse di dottorato sono finanziate dal progetto PNC ANTHEM (AdvaNced Technologies for Human-centrEd Medicine).
Come è facile intuire, si tratta di un progetto focalizzato sulla medicina.
Noi cerchiamo di leggere in chiave "microbial ecology" una delle più complesse dinamiche biologiche: l'interazione uomo-ambiente-microbiota, al fine di rendere più sicuri e sani ospedali, point of care e altri ambienti artificiali.

I due progetti di dottorato sono complementari: uno è incentrato principalmente sul lato del microbioma degli ambienti, in particolare gli ambienti artificiali; l'altro sul microbioma host-associated, quello (della pelle) delle persone che frequentano tali ambienti. Il primo ha una grande componente di wet lab, mentre il secondo prevede un approccio data-driven con una forte impronta bioinformatica. Naturalmente molto dipenderà anche dall'inclinazione dei candidati.

Qui il/la candidato/a troverà un ambiente amichevole e stimolante, dove le opportunità di crescita non mancheranno, così come le "contaminazioni" con altri gruppi di ricerca. Sicuramente una persona appassionata e che ha voglia di mettersi in gioco si troverà bene con noi!

Per ulteriori info, contattare: antonia.bruno@unimib.it



In our lab ZooPlantLab - BIOME Research Team @University of Milano-Bicocca, 2 positions are open for PhD students, starting from November 2023.

This is the PhD course in Converging Technologies for Biomolecular Systems (TeCSBi).
The deadline for applications is approaching: April 19 at 11.59 am!

The topics are
1) " The microbiome of the built environment and host: strategies for risk monitoring in proximity care"
(TECSBI.2)

2) “Developing a framework to improve skin microbiome research: from data to application.”
(TECSBI.3)

You can find the full text of the call here and the abstracts of the projects (TECSBI.2 and TECSBI.3) attached.

The PhD scholarships are funded by the PNC ANTHEM (AdvaNced Technologies for Human-centrEd Medicine) project.
As it is easy to understand, this is a project focused on medicine.
We try to read in a "microbial ecology" key one of the most complex biological dynamics: the interaction among human-environment-microbiota, to make hospitals, points of care and other artificial environments safer and healthier.

The two PhD projects are complementary: one is mainly focused on the microbiome side of environments, especially man-made environments; the other on the host-associated microbiome, that (of the skin) of the people who frequent these environments. The former has a large wet lab component, while the latter involves a data-driven approach with a strong bioinformatics footprint. Of course, much will also depend on the inclination of the candidates.

Here the candidate will find a friendly and stimulating environment, where growth opportunities will not be lacking, as well as "contaminations" with other research groups. Surely a passionate person who wants to get involved will feel comfortable with us!

For further information, please contact: antonia.bruno@unimib.it

Schede progetti bando  | - | Bando English  |

Dear friends, I would like to inform you that I have been involved as a co-tutor in a Ph.D. program “STRIKE—HORIZON-MSCA-2021-DN-01 (https://strike.unime.it), coordinated by the University of Messina. The project aims to develop a research and training network in nanomedicine/precision medicine. I would like to ask you to help the “STRIKE” program to disseminate the recruitment call (deadline 23rd April 2023) https://strike.unime.it

https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/81163

The program is open to students with a master’s degree in Chemistry/ Pharmaceutical Science/ Biology/Physics/ Biomaterial engineering or related topics.

I'll list the topics below:
Project 1: Development of smart magnetically controlled MNPs (magnetic nanoplatforms) for osteosarcoma treatment at Messina University (UniME), Italy https://strike.unime.it/recruitment/project-1

Project 2: Biological evaluation of new magnetic nanotherapeutics (NanoTher) in 2D and 3D scaffold-based in vitro osteosarcoma models at National Research Council of Italy - Institute of Science, Technology and Sustainability for Ceramics (CNR-ISSMC), Italy. https://strike.unime.it/recruitment/project-2

Project 3: Design, synthesis, characterisation and interaction with magnetic nanoplatforms of Pt(IV) pro-drugs selective for osteosarcoma cancer at National University of Ireland Maynooth (NUIM), Ireland. https://strike.unime.it/recruitment/project-3

Project 4: Magnetic nanostructured composites for a targeted drug delivery at Palacký University in Olomouc (UP), Czech Republic. https://strike.unime.it/recruitment/project-4

Project 5: Dormant cells in OS: biological characterization and therapeutic targeting at University of Nantes (UN), France https://strike.unime.it/recruitment/project-5

Project 6: Exploiting nanomagnetism for improving intratumoral drug delivery at Nanotech Solutions (NTSOL) Spain. https://strike.unime.it/recruitment/project-6

Project 7: Development of MB-based purification of biomarkers from liquid biopsy for early detection of cancer in BRCA+ subjects at Cogentech (Cogentech) (Italy).
https://strike.unime.it/recruitment/project-7

Project 8: Radiolabeling and in vivo evaluation of pharmacokinetics of labeled drugs or drug carriers at Medizinische Universitaet Wien (MUW) Austria. https://strike.unime.it/recruitment/project-8

sincerely,
MARIA TERESA SCIORTINO

Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis in Riga is looking for the head of the Natural Product Research Group in the Horizon ERA Chair project Natalion (HORIZON-WIDERA-2022-TALENTS-01).

The candidate will be responsible for the development of her/his Natural Products Research group, for which funds to cover ~5 FTEs are secured for 5 years.

See https://www.nature.com/naturecareers/job/the-head-of-natural-products-research-group-latvian-institute-of-organic-synthesis-ios-770079 for further details.

Presso il Dipartimento di Biologia e Biotecnologie dell’Università di Pavia, nel laboratorio di Microbiologia Molecolare diretto dalla Prof.ssa Maria Rosalia Pasca (E-mail: mariarosalia.pasca@unipv.it) è disponibile un assegno di ricerca per un anno, rinnovabile per un altro anno sullo studio di nuove strategie contro Mycobacterium abscessus.
Nello specifico si studierà meglio il meccanismo di azione di un composto molto attivo contro M. abscessus. Inoltre, si studieranno anche la sua patogenicità per mettere in atto nuove strategie anti-virulenza.

Titolo richiesto: Dottorato di ricerca in area biologica. I candidati per la posizione di assegno di ricerca devono avere svolto un dottorato di ricerca attinente al tema generale della ricerca, documentato da adeguate pubblicazioni scientifiche e da minimo 2 referenze.

Specifiche competenze richieste: Conoscenza di tecniche di microbiologia e biologia molecolare. Esperienza pregressa nella ricerca sui micobatteri è considerato un valore aggiunto.
La durata dell’assegno è annuale rinnovabile per 1 anno e l’importo del salario mensile è di circa 1.750 euro netti.
L’inizio del lavoro è previsto per il 1° marzo 2023.
Informazioni: https://dbb.dip.unipv.it/it/avvisi-dipartimento/prot188855-bando-di-concorso-pubblico-titoli-e-colloquio-il-conferimento-di-n-1 (Scadenza bando: 09/01/2023).

Per contatti fare riferimento alla Prof.ssa Maria Rosalia Pasca: E-mail: mariarosalia.pasca@unipv.it.

Il gruppo di Systems e Computational Biology, Dip. di Biologia, Università di Firenze ha aperto una posizione di post-doc (assegno di ricerca) di tipo sperimentale della durata di 2 anni sul tema dell'identificazione di nuovi target per molecole antibiotiche e comprensione dei meccanismi cellulari di resistenza.

Ulteriori informazioni sono disponibili alla seguente pagina.
 
https://www.bio.unifi.it/index.php?module=CMpro&func=viewpage&pageid=509


Post-doc position announcement

The Computational and Systems biology lab of the University of Florence is opening a 2-year experimental post-doc position to work on the identification of novel antibiotic targets and elucidation of resistance cellular mechanisms.

We are looking for a motivated post-doc with an experimental  background.

Details of this position can be found at the following link:
 
https://www.bio.unifi.it/index.php?module=CMpro&func=viewpage&pageid=509
 
or emailing me at marco.fondi@unifi.it
 
Thanks in advance for sharing this message with anyone potentially interested.

The De Francesco group is recruiting a researcher (Senior post-doctoral level). We are seeking a highly motivated and collaborative Scientist to support efforts in the discovery of novel therapeutic approaches for the treatment of emerging infectious diseases, with a focus on respiratory Coronavirus infections.
Duration of the contract will be 3 years starting March 2023.

Environment: The INGM Virology laboratory is part of the National Institute of Molecular Genetics (INGM, https://ingm.org) The laboratory provides state-of-the-art facilities for cellular
and molecular biology, microscopy, bioinformatics and top-level research virology with levels 2 and 3 laboratories. It is located in the Campus of the Policlinico hospital in Milano, a research environment endowed with strong interest in basic and translational sciences and a particular dedication in the research on infectious diseases. The De Francesco group research activities focus on molecular virology and the discovery of new antiviral agents that have the potential to become part of novel therapeutic strategies for the treatment and cure acute and chronic viral disease.

Education and experience:
•    Ph.D. in Biology of equivalent qualification.
•    Post-doctoral experience in cellular and molecular biology.
•    Previous experience in virology represents a plus.
•    Ability to work independently.
•    Team player with good communication skills
•    Excellent written and communication skills in English are required.

If interested in receiving additional details, please send an email to Raffaele De Franesco (defrancesco@ingm.org) along with the following:
- Cover letter
- Concise summary of previous research activities
- Curriculum vitae including publication list and contact details for 2 referees