PhD position in the Epigenetic Unit at INGM

Istituto Nazionale di Genetica Molecolare (INGM) is a growing research institute that focuses on molecular medicine, tumor associated infectious diseases and RNA biology. Based within the campus of the IRCCS Ospedale Maggiore of Milan, it provides a dynamic and highly interactive research environment strongly connected with the clinic and translational medicine.

Description

A 3-year PhD position is available starting from September 2012 in the group of Dr. Alessio Zippo at INGM in Milan, Italy. Our newly established team investigates the epigenetic mechanisms that dictate the establishment and the maintenance of stem cell identity. We aim to dissect the molecular mechanisms through which transcription factors mediate the epigenetic responses to environmental signaling in Embryonic and Cancer Stem Cells.

We are seeking highly motivated candidates that will have the opportunity to develop a research project using state-of-the-art of molecular biology/biochemistry technologies and in vivo time-lapse imaging. You will benefit from the possibility to work in close collaboration with all the researchers of the Institute taking part in scientific discussions on a day to day basis. 

Qualifications

We welcome candidates holding (or about to obtain) a degree in Biology, Biothecnology or related fields who wish to join a dynamic and interactive team and ready to meet the challenge of an exciting opportunity.

Please apply by sending a letter of motivation describing your interest in this research and past research experiences, a curriculum vitae and names of at least two referees to:

Dr. Alessio Zippo

National Institute of Molecular Genetic (INGM)

Via Francesco Sforza 35

20122 Milan, Italy

E-Mail: zippo@ingm.org

For further informations, please visit the INGM website: www.ingm.org