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Postdoctoral Position in Insect Neuroscience University of Trento in Italy
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Biomedical Engineering
Funding
Available
Deadline
Aug 31, 2026
Country
Italy
University
University of Trieste

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Postdoctoral Researcher in Insect Neuroscience at the Center for Mind/Brain Sciences (CIMeC), University of Trento, Rovereto, Italy.
The Neurophysics group is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to contribute to the TransFly project, which investigates how seasonal adaptation reshapes sensory processing and behaviour in the invasive fruit fly Drosophila suzukii. This interdisciplinary project combines functional calcium imaging, behavioural experiments, transgenic Drosophila models, and computational data analysis.
The position is based at the Center for Mind/Brain Sciences, University of Trento, in Rovereto, Italy. The appointment is for 2(+1) years and is scheduled to start on 4 January 2027. The application deadline is 31 August 2026 at 12:00 CEST.
Applicants should have a PhD or equivalent in neurosciences, biological sciences, biomedical engineering, or biophysics. The post is especially suitable for candidates with experience in advanced fluorescence microscopy, functional calcium imaging, Drosophila genetics, behavioural neuroscience, quantitative data analysis, and scientific programming. Excellent English is required.
For full details and to apply, use the official University of Trento application page. Questions can be directed to [email protected].
Funding details
Available
What's required
Applicants should hold a PhD or equivalent in neurosciences, biological sciences, biomedical engineering, or biophysics. A strong background in neuroscience, neurobiology, biotechnology, biophysics, or related disciplines is welcome. Desirable experience includes advanced fluorescence microscopy, functional calcium imaging, Drosophila genetics, behavioural neuroscience, quantitative data analysis, and scientific programming. Excellent English is required.
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