PhD in Genomic and Experimental Medicine (GEM) at Scuola Superiore Meridionale / TIGEM Scuola Superiore Meridionale in Italy

Open PhD call in Genomic and Experimental Medicine (GEM) at Scuola Superiore Meridionale, hosted at the Telethon Institute of Genetics and Medicine (TIGEM) in Naples/Pozzuoli, Italy.

This doctoral program is designed for highly motivated graduates in scientific or medical fields who want to build a research career in human genetics, functional genomics, molecular medicine, cell biology, gene therapy, and systems biology. Training includes exposure to modern technologies such as genomics, advanced microscopy, high-content screening, proteomics, and viral vector production.

The program emphasizes translational and experimental biomedical research and includes additional training in grant writing, scientific project management, intellectual property, and science communication. The official language is English, and all courses, seminars, and outreach activities are conducted in English.

Eligibility highlights: applicants should hold a master’s degree or equivalent in a scientific area. A mandatory international research period of at least 6 months to 1 year at a foreign university or research institute is required during the PhD.

Supervision and research themes are linked to a broad network of faculty and principal investigators, including Diego di Bernardo, Brunella Franco, Alberto Auricchio, Maria Antonietta De Matteis, Gennaro Napolitano, and others across Naples, Italy, and international partner institutions.

The post announces that the PhD program call is now open. Funding details are not specified in the provided text, so applicants should consult the official program page for stipend, tuition, and application requirements. Use the official link to review the call and submit the application according to the instructions.