MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship – Marine Biotechnology & Lipidomics

Biological sciences » Biological engineering

Organisation/Company Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn Napoli Department Ecosustainable Marine Biotechnology Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Chemistry » Biochemistry Biological sciences » Biodiversity Biological sciences » Biological engineering Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Postdoc Positions Country Italy Final date to receive applications 17 Feb 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Rome) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Horizon Europe - MSCA Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

I am pleased to invite applications for a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship (MSCA-PF) in my laboratory within the Ecosustainable Marine Biotechnology (Blue Bio) department at the Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn (SZN), Naples, Italy.

Project Focus:
The fellowship will investigate the role of lipid-derived secondary metabolites in diatoms
, with emphasis on prostaglandins (PUFA-derived molecules) and their physiological and ecological functions. The work will combine functional genomics, omics approaches, and CRISPR/Cas-based tools to study biosynthetic pathways and regulatory networks in model species (Skeletonema marinoi, Thalassiosira rotula) and other planktonic organisms.

• Genomics and transcriptomics (gDNA/RNA sequencing, bioinformatics)
• Microalgal culture and chemical extraction
• Molecular biology and biochemistry for gene expression and functional analysis

Host Environment:
The Blue Bio department focuses on marine microorganisms and bioactive metabolites for biotechnological applications. Our facilities are located in a modern building overlooking the sea in central Naples—a vibrant city rich in culture and history.

Candidate Profile:
We seek motivated researchers with expertise in molecular biology, bioinformatics, or marine biotechnology. Experience with algal systems or lipidomics is an asset. Candidates must hold a PhD in Life Sciences or a similar field and have at least one publication coming from the PhD results.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should contact Dr. Valeria Di Dato ato to discuss project details and MSCA-PF application support.

E-mail valeria.didato

Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

molecular biology, bioinformatics, or marine biotechnology. Experience with algal systems or lipidomics is an asset.

Specific Requirements

• PhD Title
• at list one publication

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Biological sciences » Biodiversity Biological sciences » Biological engineering

Chemistry » Biochemistry Chemistry » Molecular chemistry

Chemistry » Computational chemistry

Chemistry » Instrumental analysis

Chemistry » Instrumental techniques

Computer science » Other Years of Research Experience 4 - 10