Extracurricular Internship in Molecular Cell Biology

Build the science that shapes the future of human health. Application closing date: 29.10.2026 Human Technopole (HT) is an interdisciplinary life science research institute, created and supported by the Italian Government, with the aim of developing innovative strategies to improve human health. HT is composed of six Centers: Molecular Cell Biology, Neurogenomics, Computational Biology, Structural Biology, Genomics, and Health Data Science. The Centers work together to enable interdisciplinary research and to create an open, collaborative environment that will help promote life science research both nationally and internationally. The Molecular Cell Biology Research Center at HT aims to discover the molecular mechanisms which support human health and are disrupted in human disease. In the LaJoie group within the Molecular Cell Biology Research Centre, studies how proteins of the nuclear envelope function to promote human health. By doing so, we can understand how their dysregulation results in diseases such as muscular dystrophy and cardiomyopathy. With the combination of specialized resources and expertise at Human Technopole, we are uniquely able to address these questions and the molecular and cellular level. Internship Project Description We are seeking a motivated intern to join our team and contribute to advancing research on how proteins of the nuclear envelope function during open mitosis. The intern will be involved in a project whose aim is to develop assays which identify previously uncharacterized protein-protein interactions during mitosis. Your Main Tasks And Responsibilities
• Performing experiments in mammalian cells (including over expression and knockdown of proteins)
• Light microscopy of fixed and live cells
• Preparing samples for proteomic analysis Essential Requirements
• MSc in Biomedical Sciences, Molecular Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or related subject.
• Experience in wet lab. Preferred Requirements
• Prior experience with mammalian cell culture.
• Prior experience with plasmid design and cloning Organizational And Social Skills
• Excellent communication and team working skills.
• Motivation to learn new techniques with the support of facilities and colleagues. Application Instructions
• a CV.
• a motivation letter in English.
• For specific enquires concerning the role only, please contact the Talent & Acquisition Team, recruitment@fht.org (this email address should not be used to send applications). Why Human Technopole HT seeks scientific excellence, we recruit the best scientific talents through international, open calls. Our working environment is international, friendly and inclusive. Our scientists work together across disciplines on research topics of biomedical relevance, leveraging synergies between their diverse skillsets and methodological approaches. We believe that highly diverse teams yield the best and most innovative results. We engage in outward-facing scientific activities aimed at benefiting the national and international research community. Training is also at the heart of our activity, with initiatives and opportunities for our staff, including scientific courses, conferences and workshops.

What We Offer
• Canteen service.
• Guest House upon availability, if needed.
• Access to all training initiatives targeted to HT scientists.
• International research environment with networking and training opportunities.
• Hands-on experience with real-world research projects addressing compelling scientific questions and applying state-of-the-art technologies.
• Supervision by experienced researchers providing personalized feedback and career advice. Special consideration will be given to candidates who are part of the protected categories list, according to L. 68/99. Number of positions offered: 1 Internship duration: 6 months. Reimbursement: 800€ gross per month The position is based in Milan. The Foundation reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to extend, suspend, modify, revoke, or cancel this job posting without giving rise to any rights or claims whatsoever in favor of the candidates; the Foundation reserves, however, the right not to proceed with the awarding of the above-described assignment due to the effect of supervening regulatory provisions and/or obstructive circumstances.