APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: 20th November, 2026

Human Technopole (HT) is an interdisciplinary life science research institute, created and supported by the Italian Government, with the aim of developing innovative strategies to improve human health. HT is composed of five Centers: Neurogenomics, Computational Biology, Structural Biology, Genomics, and Health Data Science. The Centers work together to enable interdisciplinary research and to create an open, collaborative environment that will help promote life science research both nationally and internationally.

About the Group

The Taverna group studies the cell biology of brain development and evolution.

Internship Project Description

The candidate will investigate the cell biological mechanisms underlying neuronal evolution through an integrated approach combining advanced imaging and computational analyses.

Key tasks and activities

The candidate will play an integrated role in the project, combining experimental cell biology, advanced imaging, and computational analyses to investigate the cellular mechanisms underlying neuronal evolution. Their responsibilities will span the entire experimental workflow, from the maintenance of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) and culture of iPSC-derived neurons to immunofluorescence staining, confocal and super-resolution microscopy, and quantitative image analysis.

The candidate will also perform basic computational analyses of existing sequencing datasets, integrating molecular and imaging data to address the project's central research questions.

Essential requirements

• Degree in biology, biotechnology or field relevant to this project - or obtaiend before the start of the internship (Q1 2027)
• Hand-s on experience with cell culture work and interest in neurobiology.
• Familiarity with immunofluorescence and light microscopy.
• Ability to analyze and interpret experimental data.

Preferred requirements

• Familiarity with iPSCs culture
• Background in cell biology or molecular biology is preferred.

Organizational and social skills

• Excellent communication and team working skills.

Application Instructions

• a CV.
• a motivation letter in English.
• For specific enquires concerning the role only, please contact the Talent & Acquisition Team, recruitment@fht.org (this email address should not be used to send applications).

 
Why Human Technopole

HT seeks scientific excellence, we recruit the best scientific talents through international, open calls.

Our working environment is international, friendly and inclusive. Our scientists work together across disciplines on research topics of biomedical relevance, leveraging synergies between their diverse skillsets and methodological approaches.

We believe that highly diverse teams yield the best and most innovative results.

We engage in outward-facing scientific activities aimed at benefiting the national and international research community. Training is also at the heart of our activity, with initiatives and opportunities for our staff, including scientific courses, conferences and workshops.

What we offer

• Canteen service.
• Guest House upon availability, if needed.
• Access to all training initiatives targeted to HT scientists.
• International research environment with networking and training opportunities.
• Hands-on experience with real-world research projects addressing compelling scientific questions and applying state-of-the-art technologies.
• Supervision by experienced researchers providing personalized feedback and career advice.

Special consideration will be given to candidates who are part of the protected categories list, according to L. 68/99.

Number of positions offered: 1

Internship duration: 12 months.     

Reimbursement: 800€ gross per month

The position is based in Milan.