BC: 67906

We invite applications for a two-year postdoctoral position focusing on the development and application of innovative configurations for in utero electroporation to achieve genetic manipulations in vivo. We aim at improving the capacity to properly address the electric field to relevant neurogenic areas by means of an electrical-model-driven design of the electroporation apparatus.

The project is moving on the line of recent technical developments (Dal Maschio et al., Nature Communications, 2012), and it will be carried out in collaboration between the Department of Nanostructures, the Department of Neuroscience and Brain Technologies, and the Center for Nanotechnology Innovation (IIT@NEST) of the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT). Applicants should be able both to face the computational aspects related to the modeling of the dielectric properties of the system under investigation and to define the proper optimization of the configuration according to the designed experimental protocol, which is required before moving to the final device fabrication.

Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in physics, engineering or related disciplines. We expect previous experience with modeling platforms (e.g., COMSOL or Lumerical). Furthermore, skills in micro-fabrication would be considered an advantageous remark. Candidates must have excellent interpersonal relation skills and must be willing to join a highly multidisciplinary team.

Budget Code: 66781

The Fondazione Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia - IIT - was founded with the objective of promoting the country's technological development and further education in science and technology. In this sense, IIT is committed to achieve its scientific program, which sees in the integration between basic scientific research and the development of technical applications, a major inspirational principle. The research areas cover areas of science of high innovative content, representing the most advanced frontiers of modern technology, with wide application possibilities in various fields from medicine to industry, from computer science to robotics, life sciences, and nanobiotechnology.

We offer a post-doctoral position in Genova for 4 years. The compensation will be depending on the qualification and experience of the candidate.

We are seeking for a highly motivated candidate with strong background in nanofabrication (e.g. electron-beam lithography and metal deposition) and electrical characterization of nanomaterials, ready to be in charge of designing and fabricating nanostructured electrical and plasmonic devices and investigating their electronic and optoelectronic properties. The candidate should have at least three years of post doc working experience. A background in thermoelectrics, in photovoltaics or in microelectronics is a plus.

Budget code: 67882

The Fondazione Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia - IIT - was founded with the objective of promoting the country's technological development and further education in science and technology. In this sense, IIT’s scientific program is based in the combination of the basic scientific research with the development of technical applications, a major inspirational principle. The research areas cover scientific topics of high innovative content, which represent the most advanced frontiers of modern technology, with wide application possibilities in various fields ranging from medicine to industry, from computer science to robotics, life sciences, and nanobiotechnology.

We invite applications for one postdoctoral position(duration 2 years) focusing on the development and application of innovative microendoscopesfor the study of brain functionin vivo. We aim at using microfabrication approaches to develop a novel generation of microendoscopes with improved optical characteristics and test their performances for optical recordings in deep brain areas. The project is based on recent technical developments (Liberale et al. IEEE Photonics Technology Letters 2010, Dal Maschio et al. Optics Express 2010, Dal Maschio et al. Optics Letters 2011) and will be carried out incollaboration between the Department of Neuroscience and Brain Technologies and the Nanostructures Facility at theIstitutoItaliano di Tecnologia.

Candidates should have a strong background in optics, with specific focus on applied opticsfor neuroscience applications, be highly independent and have a strong propensity for interdisciplinary research.Prior experience with the use of optical design softwares (e.g. Zemax or ASAP) would be advantageous. Candidates must hold a PhD in physics, engineeringor a related discipline and be highly motivated and creative individuals who want to work in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary research environment.

Applications (full CV, two recommendation letters, statement of research interest) should be sent by email to Dr. Tommaso Fellin ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) and Dr. Carlo Liberale ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ). Please apply before 9th January 2013.

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The Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively seeks diversity in the workforce.

Budget code 67789

The Fondazione Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia - IIT - was founded with the objective of promoting the country's technological development and further education in science and technology. In this sense, IIT's scientific program is based in the combination of the basic scientific research with the development of technical applications, a major inspirational principle. The research areas cover scientific topics of high innovative content, which represent the most advanced frontiers of modern technology, with wide application possibilities in various fields ranging from medicine to industry, from computer science to robotics, life sciences, and nanobiotechnology.

The Fondazione Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT) invites for applications in the topic of "Anodic porous alumina based active substrates for cell status assessment". Anodic porous alumina (APA) is a nanostructured form of biocompatible aluminium oxide, fabricated by electrochemical route, which is potentially useful for permanent implants in both orthopedics and dentistry. Application of APA as a substrate for surface enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) has been recently demonstrated. Here we propose a novel combination of APA as SERS sensor surface and cell seeding substrate, as well. Attachment, adhesion and growth of living cells on patterned APA substrates will be investigated and their interactions with the selected pharmacological drugs/metal nanoparticles will be assessed. The idea behind the work is to develop a surface capable of both driving and sensing the cell behavior, to be potentially used in future biomedical assays.