IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute in Milan, Italy, is looking for a Junior post-doc research fellow to join the Emerging Bacterial Pathogens Unit, led by Dr. Daniela Cirillo.
The Unit is part of the Division of Immunology, Transplantation and Infectious Diseases and consists of fully equipped molecular bacteriology laboratories, BSL2/3 laboratories. The EBPU is hosting the multidrug-resistant micro-organisms (MDRO) molecular typing and surveillance service for the Hospital, the WHO Collaborating Centre in Tuberculosis Laboratory Strengthening, the Tuberculosis Supranational Reference Laboratory and an ESCMID collaboration Centre. The Unit is fully integrated in the scientific and highly competitive environment of the Ospedale San Raffaele.
The candidate will work in a team focused on the study of drug resistance in different bacterial pathogens and their determinants of successful transmission.
The candidate should have a broad background in microbiology, and he/she is requested to have expertise in molecular biology. The candidate should also have good communication skills in English. We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic candidates, willing to challenge the project by adopting a pro-active attitude and an interdisciplinary approach with a collaborative attitude.
Who we are looking for (skills):
Required:
- PhD or equivalent post graduate title obtained within the past 2 years;
- Molecular biology skills (DNA/RNA extraction, NGS, qPCR, cloning);
- Bacteriology / Mycobacteriology background;
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
- Proven ability to work in a research laboratory both autonomously and as part of a team;
- Written and spoken English (minimum B2).
Desired:
- Cell biology;
- BSL3 skills;
- Knowledge of quality managements systems.
Work details:
- When: from April 2022;
- Duration: collaboration, 1y contract – renewable;
- Where: IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, via Olgettina, 60 – Milan, Italy.
- Salary is commensurate with experience.
- Website: https://research.hsr.it/en/divisions/immunology-transplantation-and-infectious-diseases/emerging-bacterial-pathogens.html