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PhD Position in mRNA Delivery, Glyconanotechnology and Cancer Immunotherapy University of Florence in Italy

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Immunology

Funding

A 36-month MSCA Doctoral Candidate position within the EU-funded Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network CanGoNano. The post is part of an international and interdisciplinary European research network and includes training plus international secondments with academic and industrial partners.

Deadline

Oct 21, 2026

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Italy

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University of Florence

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Keywords

Immunology
Chemistry
Immunotherapy
Biomedical Engineering
Materials Science
Organic Chemistry
Biology
Glycobiology
Medical Science
Nanoscience
Pharmacy
Nanomedicine

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About this position

PhD position available at the Department of Chemistry “Ugo Schiff”, University of Florence, within the EU-funded Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network CanGoNano.

The Doctoral Candidate (DC3) project focuses on mRNA delivery, glyconanotechnology, cancer immunotherapy, cellulose nanocrystals, and nanomaterial functionalization. The specific research topic is the development of glycosylated polycationic cellulose nanocrystals (pCNCs) and mRNA polyplexes for precision delivery of genetic material to antigen-presenting cells.

This is an interdisciplinary project spanning chemistry, materials science, biomedicine, and immunology. The network offers advanced training in nanomaterial characterization, microscopy, immunological techniques, and international secondments with academic and industrial partners.

Eligibility highlights: candidates should have a Master’s degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Biotechnology, (Nano)Materials Science, or a closely related field, and a strong interest in working across chemistry, nanotechnology, and biomedicine.

The position is a 36-month MSCA Doctoral Candidate appointment. Application deadline: 21 October 2026. Applications must be submitted via the official CanGoNano portal, and full details are available on EURAXESS.

Location: University of Florence, Italy.

Funding details

A 36-month MSCA Doctoral Candidate position within the EU-funded Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network CanGoNano. The post is part of an international and interdisciplinary European research network and includes training plus international secondments with academic and industrial partners.

What's required

Applicants should hold a Master’s degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Biotechnology, (Nano)Materials Science, or a closely related discipline, and have a strong interest in chemistry, nanotechnology, and biomedicine. The post is for a Doctoral Candidate (DC3) within an MSCA Doctoral Network and is described as a 36-month position.

How to apply

Submit the application through the official CanGoNano application portal. Full details, eligibility criteria, and deadline are also available on EURAXESS.

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