Join us
We are happy to host students and researchers at any level. Specific open calls will be posted here. However, if you are interested in joining, contact us (gabriele.micali@humanitasresearch.it) at any time.
Postdocs
We are looking for a postdoctoral research fellow that fits our interdisciplinary interests. The candidate should have a Ph.D. in physics, mathematics, biology, or a related field. Our laboratory is inter-disciplinary, consisting of experimentalists and theorists. Research topics can be chosen jointly by the fellow and the PI, which ensures that an independently-minded fellow can work on a problem that they are passionate about and fit their career plan. The position is funded for 3 years, with possibilities for extensions. We believe in an interactive and inclusive environment, we are committed to promoting diversity and we encourage applications from underrepresented groups.
Our research: we are a new group that will combine experiments and mathematical models to understand how microbes interact over space and time. In particular, we use microfluidic devices that allow monitoring thousands of individual cells over days and extract the behavior of each cell. Current research topics include: 1) developing theories and performing experiments to understand the role of individual cell behaviors in shaping the community dynamics; 2) Quantitatively and mechanistically examining how interactions between members of a microbial community prevent pathogen invasion; 3) mechanistically understanding why antibiotics kill some but not all bacterial cells. We plan to explore communities of microbes isolated from humans and to look at interactions across domains of life including eukaryotic cells and bacteriophages. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who seeks the intellectual challenges at the interface of multiple disciplines.
What we offer: We offer a highly interdisciplinary and stimulating environment with many opportunities for personal and professional development. We are part of an emerging community of scientists that have interests in microbes and their effects on human health. We are establishing collaborations with Maria Rescigno and Roberto Rusconi at Humanitas. We are connected with the Computational Biology department of the Human Technopole. We offer access to facilities both at Humanitas and at the Human Technopole. We have great national and international collaborators with diverse expertise that will make you feel part of a vibrant scientific community. We offer competitive salaries and the possibility to travel to international conferences. Milan is an international city that bridges Italy with the rest of Europe, full of art and culture.
To apply: please email us (gabriele.micali@eawag.ch) and attach a single pdf containing: a cover letter describing your scientific interests and long-term goals, curriculum vitae, representative publications, and the contact information for three professional references.
In addition, we can support and host interesting candidates that are willing to apply to independent fellowship schemes. Here, a (not exhaustive) list: Human Frontiers, EMBO, Marie Curie, AIRC.
Our research: we are a new group that will combine experiments and mathematical models to understand how microbes interact over space and time. In particular, we use microfluidic devices that allow monitoring thousands of individual cells over days and extract the behavior of each cell. Current research topics include: 1) developing theories and performing experiments to understand the role of individual cell behaviors in shaping the community dynamics; 2) Quantitatively and mechanistically examining how interactions between members of a microbial community prevent pathogen invasion; 3) mechanistically understanding why antibiotics kill some but not all bacterial cells. We plan to explore communities of microbes isolated from humans and to look at interactions across domains of life including eukaryotic cells and bacteriophages. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who seeks the intellectual challenges at the interface of multiple disciplines.
What we offer: We offer a highly interdisciplinary and stimulating environment with many opportunities for personal and professional development. We are part of an emerging community of scientists that have interests in microbes and their effects on human health. We are establishing collaborations with Maria Rescigno and Roberto Rusconi at Humanitas. We are connected with the Computational Biology department of the Human Technopole. We offer access to facilities both at Humanitas and at the Human Technopole. We have great national and international collaborators with diverse expertise that will make you feel part of a vibrant scientific community. We offer competitive salaries and the possibility to travel to international conferences. Milan is an international city that bridges Italy with the rest of Europe, full of art and culture.
To apply: please email us (gabriele.micali@eawag.ch) and attach a single pdf containing: a cover letter describing your scientific interests and long-term goals, curriculum vitae, representative publications, and the contact information for three professional references.
In addition, we can support and host interesting candidates that are willing to apply to independent fellowship schemes. Here, a (not exhaustive) list: Human Frontiers, EMBO, Marie Curie, AIRC.
PhD students
There will be two positions open soon.
Generally, positions start in November as part of the Data Science in Medicine and Nutrition (DaSMeN) and of the Molecular and Experimental Medicine (MEM) programs at Humanitas University.
The projects: Download the specific call for position A and position B.
Your profiles: We are a new group that is looking for two profiles that complement each other in the spirit of our interdisciplinary approach to science. Candidates with a background in molecular biology, life sciences, medicine or related subjects are encouraged to apply (profile A). Candidates with a background in physics, mathematics, engineering or other quantitative sciences who are willing to approach biology and medicine are encouraged to apply as well (profile B). Curiosity, critical thinking and motivation are desirable qualities in common to both profiles. A Master’s degree or comparable qualification is required. We believe in an interactive and inclusive environment, we are committed to promoting diversity and we encourage applications from underrepresented groups.
What we offer: We offer a highly interdisciplinary and stimulating environment with many opportunities for personal and professional development. We are part of an emerging community of scientists that have interests in microbes and their effects on human health. We are establishing collaborations with Maria Rescigno and Roberto Rusconi at Humanitas. We are connected with the Computational Biology department of the Human Technopole. We offer access to facilities both at Humanitas and at the Human Technopole. We have great national and international collaborators with diverse expertise that will make you feel part of a vibrant scientific community. We offer competitive salaries and the possibility to travel to international conferences. Milan is an international city that bridges Italy with the rest of Europe, full of art and culture.
Applications: write to us by email and include a cover letter explaining why you want to join the team, your CV, and the contact information of two referees.
Earliest starting data: November 2022
Generally, positions start in November as part of the Data Science in Medicine and Nutrition (DaSMeN) and of the Molecular and Experimental Medicine (MEM) programs at Humanitas University.
The projects: Download the specific call for position A and position B.
Your profiles: We are a new group that is looking for two profiles that complement each other in the spirit of our interdisciplinary approach to science. Candidates with a background in molecular biology, life sciences, medicine or related subjects are encouraged to apply (profile A). Candidates with a background in physics, mathematics, engineering or other quantitative sciences who are willing to approach biology and medicine are encouraged to apply as well (profile B). Curiosity, critical thinking and motivation are desirable qualities in common to both profiles. A Master’s degree or comparable qualification is required. We believe in an interactive and inclusive environment, we are committed to promoting diversity and we encourage applications from underrepresented groups.
What we offer: We offer a highly interdisciplinary and stimulating environment with many opportunities for personal and professional development. We are part of an emerging community of scientists that have interests in microbes and their effects on human health. We are establishing collaborations with Maria Rescigno and Roberto Rusconi at Humanitas. We are connected with the Computational Biology department of the Human Technopole. We offer access to facilities both at Humanitas and at the Human Technopole. We have great national and international collaborators with diverse expertise that will make you feel part of a vibrant scientific community. We offer competitive salaries and the possibility to travel to international conferences. Milan is an international city that bridges Italy with the rest of Europe, full of art and culture.
Applications: write to us by email and include a cover letter explaining why you want to join the team, your CV, and the contact information of two referees.
Earliest starting data: November 2022
Master Students
You can contact us directly via email. Please write a short description of why you are interested in doing your master thesis in our group.
Depending on your qualifications and interests you will be performing (i) genetic manipulations to construct synthetic microbial communities; (ii) microfluidic experiments and data analysis of individual cell behaviors monitoring Salmonella enterica and Escherichia coli interactions; (iii) stochastic simulations and analytical calculations to provide testable predictions on the dynamics of complex microbial systems. We believe in an interactive and inclusive environment, we are committed to promoting diversity and we encourage applications from underrepresented groups.
Depending on your qualifications and interests you will be performing (i) genetic manipulations to construct synthetic microbial communities; (ii) microfluidic experiments and data analysis of individual cell behaviors monitoring Salmonella enterica and Escherichia coli interactions; (iii) stochastic simulations and analytical calculations to provide testable predictions on the dynamics of complex microbial systems. We believe in an interactive and inclusive environment, we are committed to promoting diversity and we encourage applications from underrepresented groups.
