In the Neurobehavioural Genetics group at the IIT we use a combination of approaches in the field of genetics, epigenetics, behaviour, electrophysiology and computation to study the genetics of sleep and circadian clock.

Our Research Line investigates the epigenomics of developmental changes that impact on the formation of sleep and circadian clock. Projects will be available in RNAseq and Methylome profiling of different circadian conditions and developmental stages in order to understand the link between epigenetic changes and adult phenotypes. Part of the project will be also dedicated to investigate online datasets in different species.

The ideal candidate for this position should have:

• PhD in computational biology, bioinformatics, biostatistics, epigenomics, genomics, or a related field;
• Experience with epigenomics and transcriptomics data analysis;
• Experience with large data-sets;
• Proficiency in general-purpose programming language and scientific data processing;
• Good publication record.

If you are interested in this position, please send your application, including your CV and names of 2 referees, to Dr. Valter Tucci (valter.tucci@iit.it) quoting “Post doc – Bioinformatics – Neurogenetics – CB 74633” in the subject line.

Fondazione Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia was founded with the objective of promoting the country’s technological development and further education in science and technology.

In this sense, in fact, IIT is committed to achieve its scientific program, which sees in the integration between basic scientific research and the development of technical applications, a major inspirational principle.

The research activities cover areas of science of high innovative content, representing the most advanced frontiers of modern technology, with wide application possibilities in various fields from medicine to industry, from computer science to robotics, life sciences, and nanobiotechnology.

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