18 Sep 2026
Job Information
- Organisation/Company: Università degli Studi di Palermo
- Research Field: Biological sciences » Biology
- Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2), Leading Researcher (R4), First Stage Researcher (R1), Established Researcher (R3)
Offer Description
Autoimmune diseases (ADs) are complex disorders caused by the breakdown of self-tolerance, leading to immune responses against the body's own cells, with localized or systemic inflammation. Gender is a primary risk factor for ADs. Females are at higher risk compared to males and are disproportionally affected. There is a positive association between chromosome X dosage and susceptibility to ADs. The Postdoc will: (i) design/optimize genotyping protocols for murine models of ADs; (ii) purify distinct immune cell classes; (iii) extract nucleic acids and proteins; (iv) study literature on the biology of the X chromosome and its involvement in ADs; (v) write a review and collaborate in current research papers in the lab; (vi) query biological/bioinformatic databases for pharmacological data on ADs.
Where to apply
E-mail: pec@cert.unipa.it
Requirements
Additional Information
Eligibility criteria
Eligible destination country/ies for fellows:
- Italy
Eligibility of fellows: country/ies of residence:
- EUROPE
- OTHER
Eligibility of fellows: nationality/ies:
- EUROPE
- OTHER
Website for additional job details: https://www.unipa.it/albo.html
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 1
- Company/Institute: Università degli Studi di Palermo
- Country: Italy
Contact
- City: Palermo
- Website: https://www.unipa.it/servizi/assegnidiricerca/incarichi-post-doc/