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We are getting there... after the long COVID lockdown, we are back full-time to work. New experiments, teaching activities, exams, and also public engagement events!
OPEN POSITION!!!
LMV informs that is available a Postdoctoral Fellowship.
The Research Grant is related to the PNRR PE13 project “INF-ACT” - One Health Basic and Translational Research Actions addressing Unmet Needs on Emerging Infectious Disease (WP 5.3).
The project aims to identify and characterize innovative broad-spectrum antivirals against human respiratory viruses.
Research activity
The position is for a researcher who will take care of the identification of new antiviral molecules designed to interfere with cellular and viral molecular targets (target-based drug discovery), the characterization of their broad-spectrum activity against respiratory viruses, and the definition of their
molecular mechanisms of action.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a PhD in Life Sciences (Biology, Biotechnology). Skills in cell culture management, experience in qualitative and quantitative analysis of proteins and nucleic acids, data and image analysis are required.
Duration
The Research Fellowship has a duration of 12 months starting from 1 November 2024.
For expressions of interest or if you wish to have more info, please contact Giorgio Gribaudo, giorgio.gribaudo@unito.it
TOOLS
Services
Our Laboratory offers services, in the context of contracts/agreements, on behalf of public or private entities who wish to carry out biological tests on their products or prototypes.
Some of our offers:
Cell viability/proliferation and cytotoxicity tests;
Evaluation of the virucidal activity of chemical or natural solutions;
Infectivity reduction and viral yield reduction tests of chemical or natural solutions;
Specific antiviral assays for the study of the antiviral mechanism of action of the molecule under examination;
Evaluation of synergism/antagonism between chemical and/or natural origin solutions;
Determination of the antibacterial activity of pure compounds and mixtures;
Determination of the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) bacterial growth of pure compounds and mixtures;
Determination of the minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) of pure compounds and mixtures;
ASTM E2149 (Standard Test Method for Determining the Antimicrobial Activity of Antimicrobial Agents Under Dynamic Contact Conditions);
Challenge test aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of the preservative system of a cosmetic product. Isolation and identification of microorganisms (bacteria and yeasts);
Scientific consultancy
Additional antiviral or antimicrobial assays may be requested by the customer to satisfy any specific need.
For any clarification or to request a quote, write to the following email addresses:
Prof. Anna Luganini: anna.luganini@unito.it
Dr. Giulia Sibille: giulia.sibille@unito.it
Prof. Irene Stefanini: irene.stefanini@unito.it