Training and Employment

Lab. TECHNICIAN position available

Prof. A. Biffi, MD
HSC Gene Therapy Laboratory
Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Stem Cell Transplant Division
Department of Women’s and Children’s Health
University of Padova (Padua, Italy)
@Pediatric Research Institute Fondazione Città della Speranza

A research technician position is immediately available in the team of Prof. Alessandra Biffi, MD in the HSC Gene Therapy Laboratory, Istituto di Ricerca Pediatrica – University of Padova (Padua, Italy).
We are looking for a highly motivated and qualified lab technician. Experience in molecular and cellular biology, including PCR, cell culture, viral vector production and general biomedical laboratory procedures is required. Experience with mouse models is a plus.
The successful candidate will work in a stimulating research environment, and will be part of an enthusiastic team of researchers strongly committed to translational medicine. The laboratory main objective is the development of innovative gene therapy strategies for neurodegenerative diseases.

Responsibilities for this position:
– production and tittering of third generation lentiviral vectors (biosafety level 2)
– cell culture and transduction
– routine molecular biology assays (PCR, ddPCR, ELISA).

Your qualifications:
– Bachelor, master, PhD or equivalent with lab wet experience;
– High accuracy, reliability, precision;
– Ability to manage multiple tasks;
– Collaborative;
– Basic/good oral and written English skills;
– Experience with FACS analysis and hematopoietic stem cells transplantation are considered a plus

We offer:
– A dynamic lab environment and a chance to make important contribution to biomedical research
– A competitive contract and salary, depending on qualifications and experience

Applications, including a brief motivation letter describing the reason of your interest in this position, a CV and the names and contact details of two referees should be sent by email to: anna.eccellente@unipd.it

Postdoctoral Fellow Positions in gene therapy for neurometabolic and neurodegenerative diseases

Prof. A. Biffi, MD
HSC Gene Therapy Laboratory
Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Stem Cell Transplant Division
Department of Women’s and Children’s Health
University of Padova (Padua, Italy)
@Pediatric Research Institute Fondazione Città della Speranza

Two Postdoctoral Fellow positions are available in the team of Prof. Biffi in the HSC Gene Therapy Laboratory, Istituto di Ricerca Pediatrica – University of Padova (Padua, Italy).

The successful candidates will have the opportunity to work in Italy and abroad to develop innovative strategies of gene therapy based on integrating vectors and gene editing for neurometabolic and neurodegenerative diseases, and investigate the therapeutic role of the microglia in this context, in the setting of 2 EU funded projects.

The team is part of a larger and enthusiastic group of scientists strongly committed to translational medicine for many genetic diseases.

The applicant should have a recent or expected Ph.D. degree in biological or biomedical sciences. Strong skills in molecular and cellular biology are required. Familiarity with hematopoietic stem cell manipulation and transduction, and murine models is desirable.
The applicant should be committed to developing an independent research career and should be an excellent team worker, fluent in spoken and written English.

We offer a dynamic research environment, a chance to improve skills and knowledge and make important contribution to the biomedical research. A competitive salary will be offered, depending on qualifications and experience.

Applications, including a brief motivation letter describing the reason of your interest in this position, a CV and the names and contact details of two referees should be sent by email to: anna.eccellente@unipd.it

Position available in the laboratory of the Transplant Immunology Unit, Dept. of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Sciences at the Institute for Pediatric Research (IRP) Città della Speranza, Padova.

We are seeking for a highly motivated fellow to join our team involved in a project in collaboration with clinicians aimed at elucidating the impact of non-HLA antibodies on the outcome of solid organ transplants.

The project involves Immunological investigations on the biological specimens collected from pediatric and adult patients.
Lab research interests include the characterization of the immune responses, with particular focus on the humoral response following cell, tissue and solid organ transplantation in preclinical and clinical contexts.

Applicants should possess a master’s degree in Biological Sciences, Biotechnology or Chemistry and Pharmaceutical technologies. Prior expertise in cell culture, immunometric techniques and Flow Cytometry is highly recommended. Experience in Molecular Biology and in the Transplant immunological field will be considered a plus. Fluency in English is also needed.

The position is open for an immediate start and will cover a two-year period. Further extension will be considered.
Interested candidates should send their CV, cover letter and contact information to Dr. Marta Vadori (marta.vadori@unipd.it) and/or Prof. Emanuele Cozzi (emanuele.cozzi@unipd.it).