OPEN POSITIONS IN ITALY
MARLENE & PAOLO FRESCO BASIC SCIENCE PRE-DOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS 
The fellowships will support the pre-doctoral work of up to two candidates in a laboratory within the NYULH Neuroscience (https://neuroscience.nyu.edu). Research sponsored by the Fresco Institute seeks to elucidate the molecular and cellular mechanisms involved in the genesis of Parkinson Disease and other movement disorders with advanced molecular, genetic, optical, neurochemical and electrophysiological approaches.
Location New York
Deadline 11.59 pm New York time of January 23, 2023
Application  Applicants should send the complete documentation to: heather.mckellar@nyulangone.org and monica.norcini@nyulangone.org
Call at: https://www.frescoparkinsoninstitute.com/grants/new-call/basic-science-pre-doctoral-research-fellowship-2023/?lang=en
 
 

PHD POSITION IN CIRCUITS NEUROSCIENCE, SILVA LAB, MILAN
This project, within the frame of EBRAINS Italy, will create whole-brain activity maps and causally test selected hubs mediating attenuation of fear memories. The PhD student will be involved mainly in behavioral experiments, causal neuroscience, manipulations, tissue collection, microscopy and whole-brain activity data analysis. The PhD student will be also involved in international collaborations and will present his/her project in national and international conferences.
Employer/Location  Institute of Neuroscience of the National Research Council of Italy in the
Neuroscience department of the Humanitas Research Hospital.
Offer  This position is part of EBRAINS Italy and is part of the international school of advanced studies. The school (led by University of Camerino) hosts a novel national PhD school in theoretical and applied neuroscience hosting PhD students performing their project across affiliated laboratories all over Italy.
Application: https://isas.unicam.it/dni/phd-tan/how-apply]
Email  bianca.silva@in.cnr.it

 

POST-DOCTORAL POSITION AVAILABLE AT THE LABORATORY OF NEUROPLASTICITY, UNIVERSITY OF PIEMONTE ORIENTALE, NOVARA, ITALY
We are seeking a postdoctoral fellow for a project aimed at better understanding the deregulation
of neuroplasticity, and in particular of adult neurogenesis and gliogenesis, in aging and in neurodegenerative disorders, including (but not limited to) Alzheimer’s disease. The ideal candidate holds a PhD in molecular neuroscience, neuropharmacology or related field, has strong interest in the molecular basis of CNS diseases and in the identification of potential novel therapeutic targets
Employer  University of Piemonte Orientale
Location  Novara, Dept Pharmaceutical Sciences, Laboratory of Neuroplasticity
Offer  A one-year, renewable, postdoctoral position starting from February-March 2023. 
Deadline (for online official application): January 10, 2023
Application Candidates interested in participating in the selection should contact Mariagrazia Grilli and send, as one single file, their detailed CV, a motivation letter and contact information of two-three references.
Email  mariagrazia.grilli@uniupo.it

 

POST-DOCTORAL POSITION AT THE AMADEI LABORATORY OF MAMMALIAN EMBRYO STEM CELL MODELS
The project aims to characterize several novel aspects of ETiX-embryoid development by performing multi-omics analyses and by testing the function of gene candidates using genetically modified versions of ETiX-embryoids.
Employer/Location  University of Padova
Offer  18 months from February 2023 for a total gross salary (before taxes) of 42.750,00 €
Application  Applicants should send to gianluca.amadei@unipd.it their CV, a cover letter explaining why you are interested in joining the lab, and contact information of two references.

 
 
POST-DOCTORAL POSITION AT THE NEUROSCIENCE INSTITUTE, NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL, UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF DR MARCO MAINARDI
The project, funded by PNRR (National Plan of Recovery and Resilience), aims at using genetically encoded tools for imaging and molecular characterization of synaptic proteins in physiological and pathological conditions.
Employer/Location  Neuroscience Institute, National Research Council, Pisa
Offer  24 months starting from the first half of 2023 for a total yearly gross salary (before taxes) of 25000 €
Application  Applicants should send to marco.mainardi@in.cnr.it their CV, a cover letter explaining why you are interested in joining the lab, and contact information of one reference.


IIT - RESEARCHER POSITION IN BEHAVIORAL NEUROSCIENCE
The candidate will combine behavioral investigation in murine animal models
with in-vivo large-scale neuronal imaging as well as the latest optogenetic and chemogenetic
approaches to deconstruct and manipulate neuronal circuits. According to interest, the
applicant will supervise students and collaborate with other lab members and collaborators on other projects.
Employer/Location  IIT – Genova, Italy
Deadline January 15, 2023
Call at: https://iit.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=22000099