Research Assistant - experimental cardiovascular pathophysiology

IRCCS MultiMedica is a research hospital based in Milan, Italy. It is one of the only 3 IRCCSs specifically focusing on cardiovascular disease in Italy, has a solid clinical activity and large laboratory facilities, and it is affiliated with Academic Institutions. Milan is the second-largest city in Italy, with a thriving economical and social life, and is extremely well-connected with most major cities in Italy and Europe.

MultiMedica is interested in expanding its research activities of basic and translational investigation in the field of cardiovascular pathophysiology and pharmacology, recruiting young investigators with keen interest in these fields.

MultiMedica is setting up a research group aimed at investigating molecular pathways of tissue repair following myocardial infarction, and intracellular signal transduction underlying heart failure.

A research position is available in these fields, under the supervision and coordination of Prof. Giuseppe Ambrosio - Deputy Scientific Director IRCCS MultiMedica and Full Professor University of Perugia - Department of Medicine And Surgery, Section of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Pathophysiology.

The prospective candidates should have the following characteristics:

- Age: <40 years old;

- Degree: any academic degrees in biomedical sciences, Post-doctoral degree would be a plus;

- English language proficicency;

- Specific expertise in experimental models of myocardial ischemia and/or heart failure, as documented by publications in these areas and/or letters of recommendation;

- Previous experience in qualified International Institutions will be a plus;

- Commitment to effective team work with junior colleagues and more senior supervisors.

Job place: MultiMedica Technological and Research Pole, Via G. Fantoli 16/15, Milan, Italy. Collaboration with clinical investigators of MultiMedica Hospital to carry out specific translational research will be encouraged.

Period: 1 year (with the possibility of extension).

Contract and salary to be negotiated, based on recruitee’s degree of expertise.

To apply, send CV, a brief description of personal interests and professionals aims, and at least two letters of recommendation to: direzione.scientifica@multimedica.it.

Prof. Giuseppe Ambrosio

Deputy Scientific Director IRCCS MultiMedica