The Dulbecco Telethon Institute (DTI) and the Telethon Institute of Genetics and Medicine (TIGEM), two of the Telethon foundation research centers, are opening the IV call for applications for postdoctoral fellows in the frame of the International Postdoctoral Programme “DTI-IMPORT” (co-funded by the European Community within the Marie Curie Actions of the 7FWP).

The DTI and TIGEM are multi-disciplinary Institutions with different locations in Italy, whose PIs are recognized leaders in developmental biology, epigenetics, structural or computational biology and cell biology. The PIs study the mechanisms at the basis of rare genetic diseases including disorders that affect mitochondrial function, neurodegenerative disorders, neuromuscular and kidney disorders, liver metabolism, inherited retinal degeneration and lysosomal storage diseases.

The DTI and TIGEM are now searching for highly skilled and motivated Postdocs (experienced researchers) to join the Programme.

Applicants must:
- Comply with the definition of Incoming or Re-integrating researcher
- Hold a PhD or equivalent at the time of the call deadline
- Have at least one first author publication in international peer reviewed journals

Postdoctoral scientists will be granted a competitive salary plus allowances as well as costs relative to participation in national and international scientific meetings as well as practical courses, in agreement with the PI. Fellows will be offered a two-years temporary employment contract covering full social security contributions, work insurance and maternity leave

Application deadine is January 3, 2015

Further details:
http://ec.europa.eu