Open positions

TWO PhD POSITIONS AVAILABLE 

We are seeking a highly motivated and dynamic students to join our research team as a PhD researcher for our ognoing projects.  

Position 1: P.I. Prof. Andrea Rasola - project titled: Tracking metabolic changes for targeting malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors (MPNSTs). 

Position 2: Dr. Ionica Masgras - project titled: Investigating the crosstalk between Schwann cells and macrophages in peripheral nerve sheath tumors (MPNSTs).

Admission requirements: Master degree by September 30th 2024
Application deadline: May 13th 2024
Starting date: November 1st 2024

The selection notice and attachments are published on DSB PhD programwebsite 

For any information please contact: andrea.rasola@unipd.it. or ionica.masgras@cnr.it

POST-DOCTORAL POSITION AVAILABLE 

We are offering a post-doctoral fellowship for a project titled: Tracking metabolic changes for targeting malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors (MPNSTs).

In this project, supported by the Italian Association for Cancer Research (AIRC), we aim at dissecting the metabolic circuits that are deranged in MPNST and sustain its growth, for revealing targetable vulnerabilities for this aggressive sarcoma.

For any information please contact: andrea.rasola@unipd.it. or andrearasolalab@gmail.com 

We are looking for motivated, curious, and enthusiastic postdoctoral scientists, PhD students, and undergrads!

POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWS

If you are interested in a post-doc position please send an email (andrea.rasola@unipd.it) including your CV, a cover letter (describing your past research and your future perspectives) and at least one reference letter.

Candidate with a solid background in mitochondrial bioenergetics and biochemistry, metabolism and skills in working with mouse models  are encouraged to apply.

PhD STUDENTS 

If you are looking for a positions in a top-level PhD program, e-mail us at andrea.rasola@unipd.it . We always have space for highly motivated students who share our enthusiasm for cancer metabolism. 

UNDERGRADUATED AND PRE-DOCTORAL FELLOW

Our lab is always available to accept students interested in doing an internship (of at least 7 months) in a challenging and international environment.  Students will be involved in major ongoing research projects (Research ) and will have the opportunity to learn key biochemical and molecular biology techniques and work independently.

If you are willing to know more contact us to schedule and appointment at andrearasolalab@gmail.com or at andrea.rasola@unipd.it.