FBK | FONDAZIONE BRUNO KESSLER

These positions are offered within Piano Nazionale di Ripresa e Resilienza (PNRR) initiative, and specifically within the “One Health Basic and Translational Research Actions addressing Unmet Needs on Emerging Infectious Diseases” (INF-ACT) project, SPOKE 2 (Arthropod vectors and vector-borne pathogens).

The mission of the project is to:

• fill gaps in knowledge of the biological characteristics on highly diffusible pathogens with a “built-in” multidisciplinary approach
• enhance the level of basic knowledge on highly diffusible pathogens and, in case of vector-borne diseases (VBDs), their arthropod vectors
• create a framework and infrastructure for centralized systematic monitoring of the genomic characteristics and evolution of multiple pathogens with epidemic potential circulating in humans, animals and in the environment
• study the circulation of pathogenic microorganisms at the human-animal interface (both domestic and wild) and the risk of spill-over events
• define shared protocols for the implementation of monitoring and contrast measures through the application of innovative tools
• set up a network and infrastructure for the centralized systematic monitoring clinical markers comprising clinical severity in adults and children, immune responses, as well as gender based differences
• overcome the limits of preclinical/clinical development procedures, and production of new drugs with new technological solutions
• establish effective multidisciplinary skill networks and resources
• advance tools optimizing the use of data from multiple sources for One Health early warning, risk assessment and for the prioritization of public health interventions to improve the country’s overall preparedness towards potential emerging (and even re-emerging) infectious threats to public health

The ideal candidate should have:

• PhD in one of the following areas: mathematics, physics, biology, entomology, infectious disease epidemiology, or a similarly quantitative discipline. As an alternative to the PhD degree, at least a 3-year research experience
• research experience in mathematical and statistical models of human infectious diseases and vector-borne diseases
• a relevant record of publications in the domain of mathematical and statistical models of human infectious diseases and vector-borne diseases
• ability to collate and analyse data, interpret and present results to a high standard using a range of specialised research techniques
• language assessment according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR): level of knowledge required. Knowledge of English will be verified during the interview on a technical or scientific topic and must be equal to or exceed level B2. Definitions of levels can be found at the following link https://www.coe.int/en/web/common-european-framework-reference-languages/level-descriptions
• experience in working for research projects
• good communication and relational skills
• ability to work independently but also as part of a research team

Employment

Type of contract: fixed-term contract
Working hours: full-time (38 h per week)
Start date: January 2025
End date: 31 December 2025
Contract type: CCPL Research Foundation Personnel (https://trasparenza.fbk.eu/ita/Personale/Contrattazione-collettiva/Rinnovo-CCPL-delle-Fondazioni) for a third level Researcher, the current gross annual remuneration is Euro 41.475,00€.
Workplace: Povo, Trento (Italy)
Benefits: flexi-time, company subsidized cafeteria or meal vouchers, internal car park, welcome office support for visa formalities and for research in accommodation, supplementary pension (Resaver, Laborfonds) and health fund (Sanifonds), family-work balance, free training courses, support on bank account opening, discount on public transport, sport, language course fees, counseling and psychological support service. More info at https://www.fbk.eu/en/work-with-us/

Application

Interested candidates are requested to submit their application by completing the online form (https://jobs.fbk.eu/). Please make sure that your application contains the following attachments (in pdf format):

• detailed CV;
• cover letter indicating why the candidate is suitable for this position

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