Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia

Postdoctoral Position in the Neurobiology of Sensory Processing

Italy

Commitment & contract: Collaborator, 12 months

Location: IIT Center for Converging Technologies, Morego Genova

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 Optical Approaches to Brain Function Research Unit is coordinated by Tommaso Fellin. The research focuses on dissecting out the cellular and circuit mechanisms underlying sensory discrimination.

Within the research team, your main responsibilities will be:

  • Conduct behavioral experiments
  • Conduct two-photon microscopy experiments
  • Data analysis
  • Writing reports and papers describing obtained results

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • A PhD in Neuroscience, Neurobiology, or a related disciplines
  • Documented experience in behavioral testing
  • Good command of spoken and written English

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

  • Experience in writing codes with Python and MatLab
  • Experience with two-photon microscopy for functional imaging experiments
  • Ability to work in a challenging and international environment
  • Capacity to work autonomously and collaboratively in a highly interdisciplinary environment
  • Possess Analytical Reasoning skills and a growth mindset

COMPENSATION PACKAGE

  • A yearly gross salary ranging between 30K and 33K
  • Private health care coverage
  • 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, university transcripts, cover letter, and contact details of 2 references.

Application’s deadline: August 15, 2025 

 

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