Selection for 2 Biologists for the assignment of a Coordinated and Continuous Collaboration Contract, each with a duration of 12 months and in any case no later than the end of the project (30.08.2026), to be carried out at the U.O. Cancer Biomarkers of ISBReMIT.

The IRCCS “Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza” intends to initiate a selection process for 2 Biologists for the assignment of a Coordinated and Continuous Collaboration Contract, each with a duration of 12 months and in any case no later than the end of the project (30.08.2026), to be carried out at the U.O. Cancer Biomarkers of ISBReMIT at the IRCCS Hospital “Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza” for the needs of the project “PNRR-POC-2023-12377322 TOGGLER Theranostics for Aggressive Lung Cancer” funded by the European Union – Next Generation EU – PNRR M6C2 - Investment 2.1 Enhancement and Strengthening of Biomedical Research within the National Health System.

Applications must be submitted no later than April 15, 2025.

Interested candidates are invited to fill out the form below and attach, in the designated section:

• Curriculum vitae (in PDF/A OCR format in Italian; another language is allowed only for foreign candidates).
• Identity card or another legally valid identification document.

In their CV, candidates must declare, under penalty of exclusion from the selection process, possession of the following specific requirements:

1. A Master’s Degree in Biological Sciences or related disciplines.
2. A Ph.D. in Molecular Oncology, Biology, Biotechnology, or related disciplines (a declaration under D.P.R. 445/2000 signed by the supervisor confirming the completion of the Ph.D. program and access to the thesis discussion within the current year will also be considered valid).
3. Documented in-depth knowledge of cancer biology and cancer genomics.
4. At least one scientific publication as the first author in international peer-reviewed journals in the field of cancer research.
5. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
6. Previous (documented) experience in molecular biology, DNA/RNA analysis, and cell cultures.
7. Good command of the English language.

For degrees obtained abroad, the necessary equivalency with Italian diplomas must have been recognized by the competent authorities by the deadline for submission of applications.

Additional valued qualifications: a) Experience in microRNA analysis, Next-Generation Sequencing, single-cell omics analysis and spatial transcriptomics analysis, qRT-PCR, flow cytometry, microscopy, and bioinformatics analysis.

Responsibilities of the Selected Professional: Design and execution of scientific experiments for the development of tumor biomarkers.

Candidates registered for the selection process will receive specific communication regarding their admission/non-admission and the scheduled interview date via the email address provided.
Admitted candidates will be required to undergo an evaluation to assess their professional skills in the specific discipline, including documented professional experience, as well as their managerial and organizational abilities.

The 60% of the evaluation will be based on the interview performance while 40% of the evaluation will be based on the CV and qualifications.

The selected candidate and eligible candidates, if called, will be required to undergo a PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION at the Institute’s expense. This is to ensure their physical and mental fitness for the specific health risks associated with their role, as required by the relevant Italian labor and health regulations (D. Lgs. 81/2008 and subsequent amendments).

The employer reserves the right to use the final ranking list from this selection process to assign suitable candidates to other operational units and/or alternative scientific projects requiring similar professional profiles.

Candidates must include in their CV the authorization for the processing of personal data in accordance with Article 13 of Regulation (EU) No. 2016/679 (GDPR), and a declaration that the information provided is accurate, as required under D.P.R. 445/2000.

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