Research into new therapeutic approaches in renal transplantation: from studying the response to experimental pharmaceutical treatments to identifying new urinary biomarkers for nephrology patient follow-up

Position: Research appointment (pre-doc) Institute: Uni. Turin
Posted on: 19/05/2026 Deadline: 09/06/2026

Scientific-Disciplinary Group

06/MEDS-08 - Endocrinology, Nephrology, Food And Wellness Science

Description

Kidney transplantation is the gold standard in the treatment of end-stage renal disease, offering significantly superior quality of life and patient survival compared to dialysis. However, despite advances in kidney transplant techniques and immunosuppressive therapy, long-term survival remains unsatisfactory.The main cause of graft loss is chronic rejection, characterized by predominantly cell- or antibody-mediated activation and a slow decline in renal function. The aim of this study is to investigate the possible role of NK lymphocytes in the development of chronic rejection. Specifically, to evaluate the presence of NK cells in urine using flow cytometry and, if present, to quantify and characterize them morphologically and functionally.

Compensation

37,478 Euro

Job posting website

https://lavorainateneo.unito.it/index_ir.html?type=SEL_IDR

Number of positions

1

Maximum duration

12.0

Funding body

Università di Torino

How to apply

https://pica.cineca.it/unito/medto-2026-iii/

Selection process

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Per Titoli e Colloquio. Il calendario dei colloqui viene pubblicato sull'Albo d'Ateneo ( https://webapps.unito.it/albo_ateneo/ ) e sul Portale di Ateneo ( https://lavorainateneo.unito.it/index_ir.html?type=SEL_IDR ). I candidati NON riceveranno comunicazione di ammissione al colloquio. La pubblicazione del calendario all'Albo Ufficiale dell'Ateneo equivale a notifica ai sensi di legge per la convocazione al colloquio. La domanda deve essere presentata tramite la procedura online https://pica.cineca.it/unito/medto-2026-iii - per informazioni: incarichiricerca@unito.it Mandatory requirement for admission to the selection: italian Laurea Magistrale, or Laurea a Ciclo Unico, or an equivalent degree from foreign Universities, obtained no more than 6 years prior to the application deadline (i.e obtained after 09/06/2020). The Call for Applications (published on the University Bulletin Board under ref. no. 2250 of 19/05/2026), containing the procedures to participate in the selection process and the specific requirements for each selection, is available at https://webapps.unito.it/albo_ateneo/ .

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