Postdoc - Soskic Group

Postdoc - Soskic Group

HT - Human Technopole

Milan, Italy

Job description:

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: May 6^th 2024

HT is an interdisciplinary research institute, created and supported by the Italian government, whose aim is to develop innovative strategies to promote human health through a multidisciplinary and integrated approach, combining genomics, computational and structural biology and neuroscience, as well as data and decision sciences. The Centers work together to enable interdisciplinary research and to create an open, collaborative environment that will help promote life science research both nationally and internationally.

The Soskic group, within the Population and Medical Genomics Program, uses a wide range of immunological and genomic assays to study B cell biology, antibody diversity and variation in the human immune system in health and disease. We are looking for a highly-motivated person with wide interests in immunogenomics and B cell biology.

The successful candidate will report to Dr. Blagoje Soskic.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• Design, performance and analysis of experiments to dissect the mechanisms of B cell activation and antibody diversification;
• Analysis and interpretation of multimodal sequencing datasets (including scRNA-seq, scATAC-seq, long-read sequencing technologies);
• Generating and recording data, protocols and/or codes for publication;
• Publishing reproducible research;
• Interacting and supporting other group members;
• Sharing and discussing research results with collaborators;
• Presenting scientific results in international meetings.

Job requirements:

Mandatory requirements:

• PhD in genomics, immunology, or genetics (or expected to complete the degree in the next 6 months);
• Fluency in English – HT is an international research institute.

Preferred requirements:

• Experience with high-throughput sequencing data;
• Good knowledge of R or Python;
• Experience with B cell biology;
• Broad technical and scientific understanding of immunology and genomics.

Organizational and social skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills demonstrated by the ability to lead and gain the assistance and cooperation of others in a team endeavor;
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment and to work independently;
• Ability to build trust and create an open and positive environment;
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

Application Instructions:

Please apply by sending:

1. a CV;
2. a motivation letter in English;
3. names and contacts of 3 referees.

Questions concerning the role and any queries regarding the terms and conditions should be sent to recruitment@fht.org (terms and conditions) (these email address should not be used to send applications).

Why Human Technopole:

• HT seeks scientific excellence, we recruit the best scientific talents through international, open calls;
• Our working environment is international, friendly and inclusive. Our scientists work together across disciplines on research topics of biomedical relevance, leveraging synergies between their diverse skillsets and methodological approaches;
• We believe that highly diverse teams yield the best and most innovative results;
• We engage in outward-facing scientific activities aimed at benefiting the national and international research community. Training is also at the heart of our activity, with initiatives and opportunities for our staff, including scientific courses, conferences and workshops.

Main benefits:

• Welfare plans;
• Canteen service;
• Work-life balance provisions;
• Italian language training for foreigners;
• Parental leave up to 1 year and other support for new parents;
• Counseling;
• Flexible working hours;
• Remote working policy;
• Support for relocation;
• Researchers coming to Italy for the first time, or returning after residing abroad, benefit from very attractive income tax benefits.

Special consideration will be given to candidates who are part of the protected categories list, according to L. 68/99.

Number of positions offered: 1
Contract offered: CCNL Chimico Farmaceutico, Fixed-term 4 years - employee level.
Salary indication: up to 40k