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Staff Researcher – Genetic and epigenetic effects and Nanosafety (Ref.07.20.31/2)

Scientific Areas: Nanosafety, Nanomaterials.

Do you have experience in the in vitro testing of nanoparticles? Do you have experience working on genotoxicity? Do you have experience on epigenetic effects? Are you interested in developing new tests to evaluate the safety of known and new nanomaterials? We are looking for one researcher with excellent knowledge and abilities in the field of genetic and epigenetic effects for our new group of Nanosafety.

Job Role & Key Responsibilities

The Staff Researcher will undertake the following main activities and responsibilities:

  • Implementing and standardising in vitro methods to evaluate the genetic and epigenetic effects of nanomaterials;

  • Evaluate and determine what physical, chemical and physical-chemical properties of nanomaterials are involved in different genetic and epigenetic effects.

  • Propose characteristics to take into account for “safe by design” decisions.

  • Participate in the writing of grant applications;

  • Writing scientific reports to be published.

 

Job Requirements 

Candidates should meet the following requirements:

 

Qualifications

PhD Degree in relevant areas of Biomedical sciences, Toxicology, Pharmacology and similar areas.

 

Experience and Technical Skills

  • Over 5 years of postdoctoral experience and qualified in in vitro evaluation of genetic and epigenetic responses to nanomaterials, particulate matter or chemicals.

  • Experience in working with particulate matter, monodisperse suspensions, insoluble materials, changes in properties due to modifications of materials.

  • Proven ability of working independently (publications as first author and/or correspondent author, obtaining grants, etc.).

 

 Personal Skills

  • Strong motivation to work both independently and as part of a team in an interdisciplinary environment, with the ability to pay close attention to detail and to meet deadlines;

  • Team work spirit;

  • Good communication skills;

  • “Hands-on” approach together with a high commitment in respecting working deadlines;

  • Highly organised and dynamic.

 

Languages

Excellent communication skills in English are required since it’s the working language of INL.

 
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