Postdoctoral Biophotonics Fellow: Vision Restoration

Project: HE EIC Pathfinder - NanoFlash “Cell-targeted Biophotonic Nanoparticles for Vision Restoration” Commitment & contract: Post-doctoral position; 1 year (renewable) Step into a world of endless possibilities, together let’s leave something for the future! At IIT, we are committed to advancing human-centered Science and Technology to address the most urgent societal challenges of our era. We foster excellence in both fundamental and applied research, spanning fields such as neuroscience and cognition, humanoid technologies and robotics, artificial intelligence, nanotechnology, and material sciences, offering a truly interdisciplinary scientific experience. Our approach integrates cutting-edge tools and technology, empowering researchers to push the limits of knowledge and innovation. With us, your curiosity will know no bounds. We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering diversity in all its forms, creating an inclusive environment. We value the unique experiences, knowledge, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives of our people. By embracing diversity, we believe science can achieve its fullest potential. THE ROLE You’d be working in a multicultural and multi-disciplinary group, where biomedical, materials and physics engineers, material scientists, physicists, chemists, biotechnologists and biologists collaborate, each with their own expertise, to carry out common research. The Nanomaterials for Energy and Lifescience Research Unit is coordinated by Prof. Guglielmo Lanzani who has extensive experience in the photophysics of organic molecules and semiconductors for application in energy and life science. The research project NanoFlash aims to develop disruptive nano-enabled technology to restore damaged neuronal networks through precise stimulation of specific retinal cells. The candidate will study photovoltaic polymer Nanoparticles (NPs) functionalized to target mGluR6 receptors. Using state-of-the-art spectroscopy techniques and home developed opto-electrophysiology the candidate will characterize the new nanoparticle and explore their mechanism of photostimulation at the biotic/abiotic interface using in vitro cell models. Within the team, your main responsibilities will be: Manage the research in the optical spectroscopy labs Carrying out experiments of time resolved spectroscopy Learn and contribute to experiments of opto-electro-physiology Support undergrad and grad students ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS A PhD in STEM disciplines, including Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science and similar disciplines Documented experience on laser spectroscopy and photophysics Documented experience in coaching junior scientists Good command in spoken and written English ADDITIONAL SKILLS Diverse background that includes and integrates biology with biophysics and materials science Good team working skills in an interdisciplinary environment An open mind and the attitude toward highly multidisciplinary research The ability to properly report, organize and publish research data High motivation to learn new things and go beyond the own comfort zone Spirit of innovation and creativity Good in time and priority management Ability to work in a challenging and international environment Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a highly interdisciplinary environment COMPENSATION PACKAGE Candidates from abroad or Italian citizens who have carried scientific research activity permanently abroad and meet specific requirements, may be entitled to a deduction from taxable income of up to 90% from 6 to 13 years. This open position is financed by the European Commission within the Horizon Europe EIC Pathfinder Open - NanoFlash “Cell-targeted Biophotonic Nanoparticles for Vision Restoration” project, Grant Agreement n. 101257928. Please submit your application using the online form and including a detailed CV and 2 reference letters. Fill in the form below and send your application. I have read and accept the privacy policy I have read and I accept the terms and conditions #J-18808-Ljbffr