Italy - Project: PROGETTO HUB Scienze della Vita Regione Puglia - Biotecnologie, Bioinformatica e Sviluppo Farmaceutico - contratto n T4- AN- 01_ - Commitment & contract: Collaboration contract_ - Location: CENTER FOR BIOMOLECULAR NANOTECHNOLOGIES IN LECCE_ _Step into a world of endless possibilities, together let’s leave something for the future!_ At IIT, we are committed to advancing human-centered Science and Technology to address the most urgent societal challenges of our era. We foster excellence in both fundamental and applied research, spanning fields such as neuroscience and cognition, humanoid technologies and robotics, artificial intelligence, nanotechnology, and material sciences, offering a truly interdisciplinary scientific experience. Our approach integrates cutting-edge tools and technology, empowering researchers to push the limits of knowledge and innovation. With us, your curiosity will know no bounds. We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering diversity in all its forms, creating an inclusive environment. We value the unique experiences, knowledge, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives of our people. By embracing diversity, we believe science can achieve its fullest potential. THE ROLE You will be working in a multicultural and multi-disciplinary group, where material, mechanical and electronic engineers, computational scientists, physicists, chemists, biotechnologist and biologists collaborate, each with their expertise, to carry out a scientific activity with a shared research goal. The activity is aimed at the implementation of advanced technologies for developing novel photonic, plasmonic and/or acoustic methods for sensing and actuation cellular ans sub-cellulare activity in-vivo. Within this position, you will design and conduct laboratory experiments, develop methodology and then interpret and utilize scientific data to further develop advanced theranostics. You will operate in a world-class laboratory equipped with a wide range of fabrication and characterization facilities. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary community specially organized to develop know-how ranging among neurophysiology, sleep disorders health, vital parameters sensors development, signal read-out, and processing, machine learning. This open position/research is financed by Ministero Della Salute within the PROGETTO HUB Scienze della Vita Regione Puglia - Biotecnologie, Bioinformatica e Sviluppo Farmaceutico - contratto n T4- AN- 01 CUP: J73C22000470003 ESSENTIAL CRITERIA - Master's degree or equivalent qualification in Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry (or related discipline). - PhD and expertise in photonics, nanotechnology, materials science or a related field. - Research experience in at least one of the following fields: - Nanofabrication; - Raman measurements; - Data Analysis; - Good command of spoken and written English ADDITIONAL SKILLS - organized and able to work in a cross-functional team; - able to clearly communicate in writing, must have a desire to be part of a growing organization that uses cutting-edge science and technology; - Flexible to support various other activities and ability to learn new techniques outside of existing field of expertise; - team orientated with passion for continuous self-development. COMPENSATION PACKAGE - Competitive salary package for international standards - Private health care coverage (depending on your role and contract) - Wide range of staff discounts Application’s deadline: 29/07/2025.