Build the science that shapes the future of human health.
Application closing date: 06.06.2026

Join a place where ambitious science thrives
Human Technopole (Milan) is a rapidly expanding life science institute where international researchers and cutting-edge technologies converge to accelerate biomedical discovery. Our mission is to transform bold scientific ideas into advances that improve human health.

Within this mission, the Zerial Group works on endocytosis - from its molecular mechanisms to implications in cell and tissue organisation. Its interests range from the assembly and functional characterisation of the endosomal fusion machinery to establishing hepatocyte cell polarity and liver tissue structure and function. The Group uses a unique interdisciplinary approach combining biochemical and biophysical methods with advanced light microscopy, cell biology and computer-aided three-dimensional tissue reconstruction.

We are seeking an ambitious postdoctoral fellow with a solid background in molecular cell biology and protein biochemistry.

Your mission

• Investigate protein compartmentalisation on the endosomal membrane using in vitro and in vivo techniques.
• Design and execution of biochemical and in vitro reconstitution assays.
• Generate reliable data for publication and record all data and results in specified forms (paper and electronic).
• Contribute to the writing of project-related scientific papers.
• Assist in the training of PhD students and contribute to the smooth running of the lab.

Grow your skills
You will enhance your scientific and professional skills by working on an interdisciplinary project to investigate protein compartmentalisation on the endosomal membrane using in vitro and in vivo techniques. These studies will provide crucial information on the structure-function relationship of endosomal proteins.

Human Technopole supports career development through training, mentoring and dedicated learning opportunities.

What you'll bring

Mandatory requirements

On the closing date for online applications, the candidate must fulfil all the following conditions:

• A PhD in fields related to Biology, Biophysics, Physics, or similar.
• Previous knowledge of molecular cell biology techniques.
• Proven experience in designing and executing biochemical and in vitro reconstitution assays.
• At least one first-author publication in a preprint repository or scholarly journal in a field relevant to this application.
• Fluency in English.

Preferred requirements

• Background in membrane biology, endocytosis and cell trafficking, structural biology or biophysics;
• Previous experience in imaging techniques.

At HT, your discoveries contribute to a global effort to improve human health.

Why Human Technopole
HT offers an international and dynamic workplace, competitive welfare provisions, flexible working policies and relocation support. Researchers moving to Italy may benefit from attractive tax benefits. We promote work–life balance and provide parental support initiatives.

How to apply
Submit:
• CV & Motivation letter (English)
• Contact details of two referees

This is a 4-year contract offered under CCNL Chimico Farmaceutico, Level B2

Salary: up to € 43.000,00 depending on the candidate’ seniority.
The position is based in Milan, Italy, within our vibrant international campus.
We strongly encourage applications from candidates belonging to protected categories (L. 68/99).