基因与细胞治疗方向博士职位（MSCA COFUND）

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.

Requirements / required education level / degree: Master Degree or equivalent

Requirements / required education level / discipline: Biological sciences

Requirements / required education level / degree: Master Degree or equivalent

Requirements / required education level / discipline: Chemistry

Requirements / required education level / degree: Master Degree or equivalent

Requirements / required education level / discipline: Medical sciences

Requirements / required education level / degree: Master Degree or equivalent

Requirements / required education level / discipline: Pharmacological sciences

Requirements / required education level / degree: Master Degree or equivalent

Requirements / required education level / discipline: Other

Requirements / 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.

Requirements / required languages / language: ENGLISH

Requirements / required languages / language 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 / nr job positions: 5

Work location / job organisation institute: TIGEM - Telethon Institute of Genetics and Medicine

Work location / job country: Italy

Work location / job city: Pozzuoli (Na)

Work location / job postal code: 80078

Work location / job street: Via Campi Flegrei, 34

Work location / nr job positions: 5

Work location / job organisation institute: SR-Tiget - San Raffaele Telethon Institute for Gene Therapy

Work location / job country: Italy

Work location / job city: Milano

Work location / job postal code: 20132

Work location / job street: Via Olgettina, 60

Hiring contact / organisation institute: Fondazione Telethon ETS

Hiring contact / organisation institute type: Private with public mission

Hiring contact / country: Italy

Hiring contact / city: Roma

Hiring contact / postal code: 00185

Hiring contact / street: Via Varese 16B

Hiring contact / website: https://www.fondazionetelethon.it/

Application / how to apply: website

Application / application website: https://www.rarefind-cofund.eu/

EU funding / framework programme: Horizon Europe – COFUND

EU funding / cofund nr job position: 1

EU funding / sesam agreement number: 101217387

Research field / main research field: Biological sciences

Research field / main research field: Chemistry

Research field / main research field: Medical sciences

Research field / main research field: Pharmacological sciences

Research field / main research field: Other

Researcher profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)

Positions: PhD Positions

Contract: Temporary

Job status: Full-time

Application deadline (as exported; timezone unverified): 2026-12-31T22:59:59