Offer Description
Applications are invited for Doctoral Candidate positions within the MSCA COFUND programme RAREFIND , a doctoral training programme led by Fondazione Telethon , hosted at the Telethon Institute of Genetics and Medicine (TIGEM) in Pozzuoli (Naples) and the San Raffaele Telethon Institute for Gene Therapy (SR-Tiget) in Milan, in partnership with Scuola Universitaria Superiore Pavia (IUSS) . RAREFIND trains the next generation of scientists in advanced gene and cell therapies , combining…
cutting-edge research with a structured curriculum in scientific and transferable skills.
The fully funded positions focus on experimental research in gene editing and gene therapy, addressing therapeutic applications for inherited retinal diseases, enzymatic deficiency disorders, lysosomal storage disorders, and cancer. Fellows will also engage with cutting-edge approaches, including genome and epigenome editing, miRNA-based therapeutics, vector engineering, and immuno-oncology. Trainees will benefit from a highly collaborative environment and state-of-the-art facilities across the Fondazione Telethon institutes.
Where to apply
Website: https://www.rarefind-cofund.eu/
Requirements
Research Field: Biological sciences » Other — Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Research Field: Chemistry » Other — Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Research Field: Medical sciences » Other — Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Research Field: Pharmacological sciences — Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Research Field: Other — Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Specific Requirements
- Hold a Master's degree (or equivalent) in life sciences, medicine, pharmacy, chemistry, or related disciplines.
- Not already hold (or have defended) a doctoral degree.
- Comply with the MSCA mobility rule: applicants must not have lived or carried out their main activities (work, studies) in Italy for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before the call deadline.
- Demonstrate strong proficiency in English, both spoken and written.
Languages: ENGLISH — Level: Excellent
Additional Information
Benefits
- Employment & salary: The gross annual base salary amounts to €32,840, plus any applicable family allowances, in accordance with the rules of the MSCA programme. The amount indicated is gross and is subject to the tax and social security deductions provided for under Italian law.
- Tax relief and incentives under Article 44 of Decree Law No. 78/2010 ("Return of Researchers" scheme): Candidates who meet the eligibility requirements may benefit from a reduction of up to 90% of taxable income, resulting in significantly lower tax deductions and a substantial increase in net salary.
- Leave & social security: Paid sick leave, maternity/paternity/parental leave, and comprehensive social coverage.
- Facilities & services: Access to state-of-the-art labs at TIGEM and SR-TIGET, strong admin and PMT support, EURAXESS migration/relocation assistance (visas, permits), induction materials (e.g., Welcome Kit), and on-site childcare options.
- Training & career development (credit-bearing): Structured curriculum (ECTS), summer school, conference on research integrity, workshop on translation/regulation, weekly seminars and data clubs, plus Career Development Plan and mentoring.
- Intersectoral & international exposure: Planned secondments between TIGEM and SR-TIGET across basic, translational, and clinical environments; interactions with connected biotech companies.
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 5
Company/Institute: TIGEM - Telethon Institute of Genetics and Medicine
Country: Italy
City: Pozzuoli (Na)
Postal Code: 80078
Street: Via Campi Flegrei, 34
Number of offers available: 5
Company/Institute: SR-Tiget - San Raffaele Telethon Institute for Gene Therapy
Country: Italy
City: Milano
Postal Code: 20132
Street: Via Olgettina, 60