Commitment & contract: Fellow, 4 months
Location: Center for Advanced Biomaterials for Health Care (CABHC), Naples
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 junior and senior scientists collaborate, each with their expertise, to carry out a scientific activity with a shared research goal.
The Bio-logic Research unit is coordinated by Prof. Paolo Netti. The research focuses on the development and optimization of microfluidic platforms for advanced in vitro systems and electrophysiological applications. Within the research team, your main responsibilities will be:
- Development and optimization of microfluidic devices
- Assembly and optimization of bonding procedures to ensure device integrity and leakage-free operation onto HD-MEA platforms
- Experimental validation of integrated systems for reliable electrophysiological measurements
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
- A MSc degree in Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering or related disciplines
- Basic experience with fabrication techniques and microfluidic systems
- Knowledge of CAD software and microfluidic design tools
- Familiarity with experimental laboratory techniques and device assembly procedures
- Interest in electrophysiology, and advanced in vitro systems
- Good command of spoken and written English
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
- Knowledge of imaging analysis software and Matlab
- Experience with cell culture is a plus
- Ability to work in a challenging and international environment
- Capacity to work autonomously and collaboratively in a highly interdisciplinary environment
- Possess Analytical Reasoning skills and a growth mindset
COMPENSATION PACKAGE
- A yearly gross salary up to 20k euro
- Private health care coverage depending on your role and contract
- Candidates from abroad or Italian citizens who have carried scientific research activity permanently abroad and meet specific requirements, may be entitled to a deduction from taxable income of up to 90% from 6 to 13 years.
This open position is financed by GEMINI – Azione 1.1.2; Cup: B79H26000060007 Ente finanziatore - MUR
Please submit your application using the online form and including a detailed CV, university transcripts, cover letter, and 2 reference letters
Application’s deadline: June 24th. 2026
