Pre-Doctoral Position in Bioinformatics & Computational Biology – Cacchiarelli Lab

May 07, 2025

Where: Telethon Institute of Genetics and Medicine (TIGEM), Pozzuoli, Naples, Italy.

When: The position is available starting as soon as possible.

What:  We're looking for a motivated Bioinformatician or Computational Biologist with a strong background in bioinformatics and molecular biology, and hands-on experience in NGS data analysis and pipeline development.

We're focused on cutting-edge research in:

  • Regenerative medicine (leveraging multi-omics to understand cell differentiation);
  • Functional genomics (deep mutational scanning for disease gene identification in rare disorders and oncology; multimodal study of TFs);
  • Medical genomics (whole genome/exome/transcriptome/epigenome sequencing of human samples);


Salary & Benefits: The salary for this position ranges from **€20,000 - €25,000 annually, commensurate with expertise.

Essentials:

  • MS in Bioinformatics, Computational Sciences, or a related field
  • 1-3 years of experience in NGS data analysis or RNA and DNA
  • Proficiency in Bash, R, or Python
  • Good understanding of molecular biology and genomics

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with high-throughput sequencing data (RNA-seq, DNA-seq, scRNA-seq, ATAC-seq etc.)
  • Familiarity with GIT and GitHub
  • Knowledge of reproducibility tools (Docker, Conda, Singularity)
  • Familiarity with workflow management systems (e.g., Nextflow)

How to Apply: Send your CV, a motivational letter, and the contact info of two referees to d.cacchiarelli@tigem.it
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

About TIGEM: The Telethon Institute of Genetics and Medicine (TIGEM) is a leading research institute dedicated to the study of genetic diseases. Located in Pozzuoli (NA, Italy), TIGEM is committed to advancing scientific knowledge and translating research findings into therapeutic solutions. TIGEM does not discriminate based on sex, race, gender orientation, sexuality, or disability. The selection committee for this role encourages applicants from all backgrounds and will consider all applications equally irrespective of the aforementioned characteristics.