POSTDOC POSITIONS AVAILABLE LABORATORY OF PROF. ROBERTO RIZZI, SAPIENZA UNIVERSITY (ROME, ITALY)

22 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Sapienza

Research Field

Biological sciences » Biological engineering
Biological sciences » Biology
Engineering » Biomedical engineering
Engineering » Biomaterial engineering
Biological sciences » Other

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Recognised Researcher (R2)
Established Researcher (R3)

Country

Italy

Application Deadline

30 Apr 2024 - 00:00 (Europe/Rome)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

1 Jun 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

A postdoc position is available in the laboratory of Prof. Roberto Rizzi, Department of MedicoSurgical Sciences and Biotechnologies, Sapienza University (Rome, Italy) to generate and implement
pathophysiological human three-dimensional models capitalized by advanced biotechnologies.
Prof. Rizzi’s laboratory supports the application of iPSC cells with innovative biomaterials for
cardiac and muscle regenerative medicine and integrates advanced technologies in the field of
biomedicine, such as three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting, organoid modelling, and the development
of innovative bio-hydrogels derived from the decellularized extracellular matrix. In the last decade,
his research interests have moved towards the biofabrication of complex physiological systems
capable of promoting the creation of more refined and successful therapies and the formulation of a
bio-ink based on bioactive extracellular vesicles (EV) to promote vascularization.

Requirements

Research Field

Biological sciences » Biological engineering

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Biological sciences » Biology

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Engineering » Biomaterial engineering

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Engineering » Biomedical engineering

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

We are seeking for a highly talented and motivated Postdoctoral Fellow interested in biomedical
research. The work will focus on developing innovative platforms to recapitulate human tissues.
Prof. Rizzi’s projects typically span multiple disciplines, so we welcome applicants from different
related backgrounds.
In particular, the post doc will be in charge of:
- Develop, prepare, and execute bioprinting protocols to fabricate disease models.
- Conduct cell culture, microscopy, and associated molecular biology tasks and protocols with
minimal supervision and in collaboration with lab members.
- Think creatively to develop and validate experimental protocols.
- Participate in writing research proposals, reports, patent applications, presentations, and
publications, providing critical data, figures or information for grant and patent submissions.

Specific Requirements

- PhD in biological science or biomedical engineering, or related discipline with dissertation work
relevant to tissue engineering,
- Proved experience in 3D bioprinting and cell cultures.
- Written and verbal skills for communicating scientific ideas.
- Excellent analytical and strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment.
- Experience with microfluidics, bioprinting, and/or related microfabrication techniques is a plus.
- Knowledge of cardiac and cancer biology is a plus.
- Prior experience in either cell culture or biological assays.

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Good

Research Field

Biological sciences » Biological engineeringBiological sciences » BiologyEngineering » Biomaterial engineeringEngineering » Biomedical engineering

Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Sapienza University

Country

Italy

City

Rome

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

State/Province

ITALY

City

ROMA

Postal Code

00185

STATUS: EXPIRED