OpenFieldUniTrento Senior Research Scientist in RNA Therapeutics & Gene Editing
Three-year research position at the Centre for Integrative Biology (CIBIO) developing precision engineered CRISPR nucleases and therapeutic mRNA delivery platforms.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- PhD in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or Genetics.
- English language proficiency
- Professional English fluency.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated track record of high-impact publications in CRISPR-Cas engineering, mRNA design, or viral vector delivery.
- Recommendation letters
- Three professional reference letters.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fixed-term academic contract (Ricercatore a Tempo Determinato): €38,000 to €45,000/year gross plus Italian public healthcare and pension
- Application fee
- Free employment application
- Tuition / joining costs
- Staff position; no tuition.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 31, 2027 (Departmental recruitment review)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Trento documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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