Research assistant / PhD position

A Research assistant position is available in the research group led by Manuel Albanese at INGM. The successful candidate will contribute to the establishment of a multidisciplinary team focused on gene editing-based technologies and therapies against cancer and infectious diseases. Our lab aims to develop new therapeutic strategies based on engineered extracellular vesicles for personalized therapy against viruses and cancer. Our research is supported by the “my first AIRC Grant” and the FIS Grant (Fondo Italiano per la scienza).

For more info about the group and the project see here: (https://ingm.org/en/albanese-lab-eng/).

Starting date: From March 2025 (flexible).

Duration and salary:   1-year Fellowship with the possibility to apply for a PhD position in 2025

Salary will be commensurate with previous research experience

(from 20 000 € for junior up to 25 000 € for senior).

Requested diploma: Master’s degree in Biology, Biotechnology, or equivalent through relevant experience.

Languages:  Good proficiency of English speaking and writing skills is mandatory.

Required Qualifications and Experience 

- Mammalian cell culture (isolation and cultivation of human primary cells from blood and cell lines.

- Molecular biology (DNA and RNA manipulation, cloning, sequencing, RT-qPCR)

- Excellent communication skills and team spirit are essential.

Previous experience with genome editing, extracellular vesicles, or flow cytometry is a plus. 

Job description

We are looking for a motivated research assistant who will support the research group on a technical level to contribute to achieving our research objectives.

Key tasks:

• Production and optimization of extracellular vesicles or viral like particles carrying therapeutic proteins (such as CRISPR/Cas9 complex)
• Characterization of extracellular vesicles’ cargo and functional properties through RT-qPCR, Western blot, Nanosight, and flow cytometry based functional assays
• Collect and analyze data and present results through weekly presentations within the group and collaborators
• Contribute to the writing of project-related scientific papers

For more info about our institute see here: https://ingm.org/en/.