ICTP-QLS "Rita Levi-Montalcini" Senior Postdoctoral Fellowship

The Quantitative Life Sciences (QLS) section of the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) seeks applications for one postdoctoral position starting fall 2025 from outstanding young scientists of any nationality with a strong research record.

ICTP is a UNESCO Category 1 research institute supporting science and education in the developing world, and promotes worldwide initiatives for the career development of Women in Science.

The QLS section provides a unique international, multidisciplinary research environment for postdoctoral fellows with about 15 group members (faculty, postdocs, graduate students and visitors) an intense program of workshops and conferences, close collaborations with local institutions (SISSA, ICGEB, Trieste University) and internationally-renowned research institutions. Postdoctoral fellows are encouraged, and supported, to participate in activities in developing countries in order to promote the mission of the ICTP and to contribute to the teaching activities of the ICTP QLS Diploma program.

Candidates should be able to carry active multidisciplinary research in the area of

Theoretical and computational neuroscience

Fields of research

Quantitative Life Sciences

Theoretical and computational neuroscience

Who can apply

Candidates from underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.

Entitlements

The take-home monthly salary is set at 2,700 Euros.
Benefits include health insurance, a pension contribution, and special allowances for family members.
The appointment will be made for two years, with the possibility of renewal for two more years.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted on-line at: https://e-applications.ictp.it/applicant/login/4048

Applications and expressions of interest are welcome. Applications should include a cover letter, an updated CV including the full list of publications, a statement of research interests, and two or more letters of recommendation.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Contacts

For additional enquiries, and expressions of interest, please contact: qls@ictp.it

Call for applications

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