Laboratory Of Cellular And Humoral Innate Immunity

Laboratory of Cellular and Humoral Innate Immunity
Why Humanitas
Choosing Humanitas means joining an environment where quality of care is built every day through clinical expertise, innovation and teamwork, where everyone contributes to the patient care journey.
Who we are
Humanitas Research Hospital is a highly specialized research and university hospital, and the first in Italy to be certified as an Academic Hospital by the Joint Commission International.
Research is driven daily by over 500 physicians, biologists, physicists, data scientists, and technologists working across hospital wards and 10,000 sqm of high-tech laboratories.
Our mission is to transform discoveries into concrete cures, with a strategic focus on five key areas: cancer, immunology, neuroscience, gastrointestinal medicine, and molecular cardiology.
The context
The
Laboratory of Cellular and Humoral Innate Immunity
at
IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital
is seeking a motivated
Predoctoral Research Fellow
to join a research project funded by the
Italian Ministry of Health (Ricerca Finalizzata **)
.
Our research aims to understand how soluble innate immune effectors (including
PTX3
and the
complement system
) regulate inflammation, antimicrobial immunity, and bone remodelling during
bacterial osteomyelitis
and
periprosthetic joint infection
.
By integrating high-content information from experimental models and human clinical samples, we seek to identify novel molecular mechanisms, biomarkers, and therapeutic targets.
The position offers an opportunity to gain research experience and potentially progress to the
PhD program in Molecular, Experimental and Computational Medicine (MECM) at Humanitas University
, starting in November , subject to successful admission
The successful candidate will actively contribute to the experimental activities of the project, including:
performing cell and
molecular biology
,
microbiology
, and
biochemistry
experiments;
working with
cellular models of bacterial infection
and host-pathogen interactions;
investigating pathways involving PTX3, complement, and other soluble innate immune effectors;
generating, analyzing, and interpreting experimental data in collaboration with senior researchers;
contributing to scientific publications and conference presentations.
The candidate will also have the opportunity to participate in
in vivo
studies using mouse models of bacterial osteomyelitis.
The person we are looking for
We are looking for enthusiastic and curious graduates with a strong interest in experimental biomedical research.
Applicants should have:
basic laboratory experience in cell and molecular biology, microbiology, and/or biochemistry;
familiarity with mammalian cell culture and standard molecular and biochemical techniques;
a genuine interest in basic and translational biomedical research;
motivation, scientific curiosity, and willingness to learn new experimental approaches;
good communication skills and command of English.
Experience with experimental animal models, particularly mice, will be considered an advantage.
An
MSc in Biotechnology, Biology, Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Technologies, or a related discipline
is desirable but not essential.
Motivation, commitment, and enthusiasm for experimental research will be the primary selection criteria.
The position will be based in the
Laboratory of Cellular and Humoral Innate Immunity
under the scientific supervision of
Prof. Antonio Inforzato
(/).
The successful candidate will work alongside
senior postdoctoral researchers and experienced research technicians
, receiving close scientific mentoring and hands-on training.
The candidate will join a multidisciplinary research environment bringing together expertise in innate immunity, microbiology, osteoimmunology, proteomics, computational biology, and clinical research
What we offer
a fully funded 1-year position, starting in January , with a gross salary from ** to ** euro
the possibility of progressing to a 3-year PhD program in Molecular, Experimental and Computational Medicine (MECM) at Humanitas University, starting in November , subject to successful admission;
close scientific supervision, hands-on training, and strong technical support;
access to state-of-the?art experimental facilities;
a collaborative and international research environment;
opportunities for scientific publications, international conferences, and professional development.
This offer is open to candidates in compliance with Legislative Decrees **, ** and **.
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