Postdoc de dos años estudiando fisiología muscular en Venecia

 Location: Venice, Italy (on-site)

Organization: Veneto Institute of Molecular Medicine (VIMM)

Contract Type: 2-year full-time postdoctoral position

Main Description: The Muscle Physiology in health and disease lab led by Prof. Marco Sandri is looking for 1 post-doc position to join us. Our team is dedicated to the identification of signaling pathways that control protein breakdown and protein synthesis and particularly on the discovery and characterization of novel genes that are involved in autophagy-lysosome and ubiquitin-proteasome systems. Recently our laboratory has discovered the novel gene Mytho involved in autophagic pathway being important in promoting healthy ageing and being a crucial regulator of skeletal muscle integrity. Our research was published in 2 different high impact factor journals (Nat.Comm and JCI) and was a topic of interest for a TV documentary, national journals and politic institutions!

Project Description: For this position, YOU will be joining an ongoing project in the context of identify the consequences of MYTHO depletion in the whole organism (total KO) in order to mimic genetic disease condition in mice. The candidate will investigate the organs most affected and understanding whether there might be other functions of the protein that are still unknown. For example, is MYTHO involved in DNA damage repair? Is MYTHO contributing to a good mitochondria homeostasis? Is MYTHO involved in cancer? How is the metabolism affected? Your contribution will involve in vitro and in vivo experiments, with also a deeper investigation of the molecular mechanisms of this novel protein.

Requirements:

• PhD in Biological/Medical Sciences, Molecular/Cellular Biology, Biochemistry or equivalent (motivated graduate students interested in a PhD program are also welcome to apply)
• Trackable experience in mouse experimentation
• Enthusiastic, creative, rigorous, collaborative, and autonomous mindset
• Excellent communication skills in English (mandatory)
• Ability to design, perform and analyze experiments independently

Benefits/Conditions:

• Two-year full-time contract
• Salary dependent on expertise and seniority
• Work at VIMM, a national and International Center of Excellence for research in cellular and molecular biology
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and collaborative research environment

How to Apply: Send the following documents to anais.franco@unipd.it and marco.sandri@unipd.it:

• Full CV
• Motivation letter
• Names of 2 referees

Deadline: February 15th (position may be filled earlier if suitable candidate is found)

For more information about VIMM: https://www.fondbiomed.it/

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Oferta en remoto/Italia en educación ambiental del medio marino

 

About the job

Educatore/educatrice esperto/a di ambiente marino e scienze ambientali

Ambiente Mare Italia – AMI ETS è i sogni, le idee e i progetti che ogni giorno coltiviamo insieme per la tutela del nostro Pianeta. Tuteliamo la biodiversità marina e terrestre per un Pianeta pieno di vita, colori e movimento. Per i nostri progetti scolastici e di formazione dei volontari cerchiamo in tutta Italia educatori esperti in tematiche ambientali.

Gli educatori si occuperanno di:

- Elaborare delle proposte formative e laboratoriali per le scuole di ogni ordine e grado

- Svolgere degli interventi didattici nelle scuole del territorio assegnato e che hanno aderito al Progetto AMIScuola

- Elaborazione e organizzazione di uscite didattiche territoriali

- Elaborazione percorsi di crescita culturale per la comunità di AMI (iscritti, amici e volontari)

Esperienze e conoscenze

Si richiede esperienza come educatore, conoscenza di tematiche di tutela della biodiversità marina e terrestre e ottime capacità di coinvolgimento.

Requisiti

- Laurea in biologia marina o in scienze ambientali;

- ottime capacità di comunicazione e di coinvolgimento degli alunni;

- esperienza come insegnate ed educatore in ambito scolastico ed extrascolastico;

- esperienza in attività laboratoriali per le scuole primarie e/o secondarie e per entrambi i gradi;

- automunito e disponibile a svolgere trasferte giornaliere anche in altre città della Regione;

- gradita, ma non necessaria allo svolgimento del ruolo, esperienza in attività educative in lingua straniera

- gradito un approccio flessibile e dinamico

- necessaria condivisione e impegno divulgativo nei confronti della missione e dei valori di AMI

Tipologia di contratto: da definire/occasionale

Orario di lavoro: da definire in base alle richieste

Retribuzione: da definire in base all’esperienza del candidato e l’impegno assunto

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Oferta de doctorado en ecología del comportamiento con aves (USA, España, Italia)

PhD Opportunity in Behavioral Ecology at University of Nevada, Reno

The Baldan lab at the University of Nevada, Reno is seeking a PhD graduate student to join their team in spring or fall 2025. This exciting opportunity is ideal for students interested in evolutionary biology, behavioral ecology, parental care, and sexual conflict.

Program Details

• Join the interdisciplinary EECB program
• Customize your education based on scientific interests
• Opportunity to work on nest box populations of songbirds in Spain and Italy
• Collaborations with University of Madrid, Spain and University of Padova, Italy

Preferred Experience: Bird handling, animal husbandry, and/or neuroendocrine lab work

Project Description

The research focuses on family life as a fascinating social system, exploring how two parents cooperate to raise offspring while navigating evolutionary conflicts of interest ('sexual conflict'). This conflict has led to various parental care strategies, from biparental care to female-only and male-only care.

Research Topics

1. Parental Response Dynamics: Plan and execute behavioral field experiments to understand the rules parents adopt when negotiating offspring care.
2. Neuroendocrine Mechanisms: Study the hormonal and physiological regulation of mating and parental strategies using the neuroendocrine lab at UNR.
3. Climate Change Impact: Investigate the effect of climate warming on alpine bird reproduction using long-term breeding datasets and active population monitoring.

About the University and Location

• University of Nevada, Reno is an R1 institution
• Biology Department features 40 faculty members with recognized, funded research programs
• 75 graduate students and active undergraduate research participation
• Reno is situated in the Sierra Nevada Mountains near Lake Tahoe
• Rated as one of the best small cities in the US for outdoor recreation and quality of life

How to Apply

Interested candidates should email the following to dbaldan@unr.edu:

• CV
• Cover letter

Application Deadline: November 15th, 2024

For more information, visit the lab website at http://www.davidebaldan.com/

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Researcher in spatial ecology and biodiversity data management (Italy)

 

Description of the position:

Eurac Research is a private multidisciplinary research center located in Bolzano/Bozen (Italy), in the heart of the Italian Alps. Founded in 1992, it aims to find solutions to pressing societal challenges: keeping societies healthy, fostering intact environments, promoting sustainable energy and developing well-functioning political and social systems. Currently, it has over 650 employees and is organized in 11 Institutes and 7 Centers.

Within the Institute for Alpine Environment, we are looking for an ambitious and motivated researcher to work as spatial ecologist and data manager for the recently funded Interreg Alpine Space project “AlpsLife CUP: D53C23004080005”.

The ideal candidate has strong experience in the collection, validation, and management of biodiversity data (e.g., presence/absence data, biodiversity indicators, multi-taxonomic EBVs) and the analysis of large spatial datasets. The ideal candidate also has previous experience in management and communication within large collaborative EU projects, as well as in writing reports and scientific publications.

We offer a full-time contract starting in September 2024 based at the headquarters of Eurac in Bolzano/Bozen with an initial duration of 24 months and the possibility of extension up to 36 months.

More information on the  project are available by clicking the following link

Tasks:

• Manage and analyze large spatiotemporal datasets for application in biodiversity modelling and assessment.
• Carry out research activities independently and oversee biodiversity data collection, quality control, and harmonization of different data sources. Manage correspondence and coordinating with project partners to collect data from various monitoring schemes at the Alpine level.
• Review species indicators/indices endorsed at the EU (Birds and Habitats Directives) and global level as indicators of biodiversity loss in mountain areas.
• Support project management activities within AlpsLife in close collaboration with the Scientific Project Coordinator of Eurac Research.
• Collaborate with other researchers in the team and external partners to link biodiversity spatial products for future land-use change scenarios.
• Produce high-quality scientific outputs in the form of journal publications and contribution to relevant policy reports.
• Apply open science principles (e.g., data papers, open-source code, metadata specifications).

Requirements:

• Master’s or PhD degree in a relevant discipline, such as biology, quantitative spatial ecology, environmental engineering, geography or related fields.
• Fluency in spoken and written English (minimum level C1) and good knowledge of at least one Alpine language (Italian, French, Slovenian, or German).
• Experience in managing projects or project components, including effective resource management, delivery of project outputs, and working with research teams in an international environment.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in biodiversity research or quantitative spatial ecology, including knowledge and expertise in core ecological disciplines such as macroecology, biogeography, and conservation biology.
• Proven advanced statistical modelling or data analytics skills, and programming capabilities in one or more languages relevant to spatial modelling andanalysis (e.g., Python, R, C++).
• Proficiency with ESRI products or comparable GIS software.
• Skills in collection, quality control, and management of different types of data from various monitoring schemes are an asset. Experience in reproducible workflows, code version control and management (e.g., Git, GitHub) is highly valued.
• Excellent organization and communication skills (e.g., as evidenced through publications and presentations at conferences).
   

We offer:

• Full-time, fixed-term contract for an initial period of 2 years, with the possibility of renewal for up to 3 years.
• Competitive compensation package based on experience, including meal vouchers, childcare support, and private health care.
• Opportunity for continuing education through Eurac´s Education and Training Centre.
• Opportunity to work in a young, international, and interdisciplinary team.
• Attractive living and working conditions (Great Place to Work©).
• Family-friendly and flexible working hours.

Interested candidates should submit their application (CV, a motivation letter, 2 letters of reference documenting your previous work, and a list of publications) within 31.07.2024 

 

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Trabaja en comunicación científica con proyectos Horizon

ICONS is a dynamic, inclusive and young working environment with a strong team working culture. Motivated, self-driven and committed candidates will find in our structure the possibility to challenge, improve and grow their professional skills. Among all organisations based in Lombardy, ICONS ranks third by number of projects funded under the Horizon Europe programme.

For our Science Communication department, we are looking for a Science Communication Officer with a good knowledge of the Horizon Europe Programme.

You will be in charge of managing dissemination and communication programmes for Horizon research projects in multiple areas, including energy, smart cities, circular economy, bio-economy, health and sustainability.

Responsibilities

You will be accountable for:

·       Developing communication materials in English;

·       Looking after the implementation and maintenance of the project’s online communication channels;

·       Liaising with the members of the ICONS Graphic and Web design, Social media and video making teams, as well as journalists and other communication professionals;

·       Working on deliverables (e.g. communication and dissemination strategy, reports on communication activities);

·       Holding media and external stakeholders relations;

·       Acting as a touchpoint with project consortia and the European Commission representatives;

·       Representing ICONS at consortium and client meetings;

·       Organising workshops and events;

·       Supporting and writing proposals in collaboration with the ICONS Grant Office.

Skills

For this position we look for dynamic, self-confident people with a collaborative approach.

You should enjoy working in international and multi-cultural teams. We expect:

• Flexibility and strong team-working skills with a cooperative problem-solving attitude;
• Ability to load balance across multiple projects;
• Availability and willingness to travel abroad for project meetings;
• Strong Knowledge of Microsoft Teams and of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word);
• Communication and presentation skills (both oral and written) in Italian language and English (C2 level or equivalent);
• Excellent writing skills.

Background and Experience

• Degree in Communication, Economic/Social Science or Science Communication studies;
• 3 years of experience as Communication Officer/Manager;
• Knowledge of EC-funded H2020 or Horizon Europe Programme;
• Interest in Science Communication;
• Communication and presentation skills (both oral and written) in Italian language and English (C2 level or equivalent);
• Experience in journalism will be considered as a plus.

Working Location

Lodi (Italy) – smart working (a weekly minimum presence two days in the office is required)

Contract

We are looking for a professional willing to collaborate with ICONS on a long term basis.

ICONS will consider candidates with experience in business and research organisations as well as contractors.

The offered salary will depend on qualifications and work experience.

Start Date

December 2023

KEY WORDS

·       EU funded projects

·       Horizon Europe project

·       H2020 project

·       Communication

·       Dissemination

·       Science Communication

·       Communications Manager EU projects

·       Expert in European projects

·       Content writer

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