Postdoctoral Position

IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute in Milan, Italy, is looking for a highly motivated candidate for a position as postdoctoral fellow to join the Unit of Dr. Emilie Venereau (https://research.hsr.it/en/divisions/genetics-and-cell-biology/units/tissue-regeneration-and-homeostasis.html).
Our main interest is to gain a deeper understanding of the cellular and molecular mechanisms that coordinate tissue regeneration and tumorigenesis. We combine in vivo mouse models with molecular, cellular and imaging procedures to unravel mechanistic insights underlying the regenerative process and tumorigenesis, and to evaluate the therapeutic relevance of our findings in preclinical models. Our current research activities are focused on the regeneration of skeletal muscle, from physiological to pathological conditions such as muscular dystrophies, and the study of tumorigenesis and muscle wasting associated to cancer.

Main activities: 
The candidate will be involved in a project funded by the Italian Association for Cancer Research (AIRC) aiming at deciphering the role of HMGB1 protein in the crosstalk between tumour cells and the host, which could have broad implications in cancer, from enhancing the anti-tumour immune response to preventing cachexia. 

Who we are looking for: 
The ideal candidate should have:

• have a Ph.D. in a relevant subject (e.g., cell biology, immunology, or in a related field of the life sciences), 
  
• prior experience in animal handling;
  
• a good ability in team working; 
  
• reliability and precision.

Work details: 

• Type of contract: co.co.co.;
  
• Duration: 1 year (renewable);
  
• Place of work: San Raffaele Institute, Milan.