Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia

Post-Doctoral position in Brillouin Microscopy imaging

Italy

Commitment & contract: Collaboration contract, 22 months

Location: Center for Life Nano- and Neuro-Science, Rome, Viale Regina Elena 291, 00161

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 will be working in a multicultural and multi-disciplinary group, where junior and senior scientists collaborate, each with their expertise, to carry out a scientific activity with a shared research goal.

The Nanotechnology for Neuroscience Research Unit is coordinated by prof. Giancarlo Ruocco. The research is centered on creating and refining innovative theoretical frameworks and practical methodologies (e.g. Microscopes, Spectro-microscopes, Cellular models, …) that can be used to explore the workings of the central nervous system. These tools aim to enhance our understanding of brain function and behavior under normal (physiological) circumstances, as well as during disease (pathological conditions).

Within the research team, your main responsibilities will be the:

Development of heterodyne detection for Brillouin Microscopy to enable millisecond-range acquisitions for  life science applications, and its integration in an existing Brillouin Microscope.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • A PhD in Physics, Optical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or similar disciplines
  • Documented experience in Optical Engineering
  • Documented experience on Brillouin Microscopy applications
  • Diverse background that includes and integrate biology with bio-physics and materials science
  • Good publication record
  • Motivation and experience in coaching junior scientists
  • Good command of spoken and written English

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

  • Good team working skills in a interdisciplinary environment
  • An open mind and the attitude toward highly multidisciplinary research
  • The ability to properly report, organize and publish research data
  • Good communication skills
  • 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

  • Competitive salary package for international standards
  • Private health care
  • 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.

 

Please submit your application using the online form and including a detailed CV, cover letter, and contact details of 2 references.

Application’s deadline: July 15th, 2025 

 

To discover more about life at IIT, visit the dedicated section here: https://www.iit.it/en/work-at-iit

Apply now

Fill in the form below and send your application.

By marking the checkbox, you accept our privacy policy
You must accept the treatment of personal data