PhDs in Molecular Genetics, Biotechnology, and Experimental Medicine will have the skills to work in public and private research institutions in Italy and abroad where advanced skills in molecular genetics, biotechnology, and forensic medicine are required.
The PhD Programme offers three curricula, and given the characteristics of the three fields, each offers clearly defined career and employment opportunities.
Possible career opportunities are:
- Scientific research: Universities (in Italy and abroad); Public research institutions (e.g., CNR, ISS, IRCCS); Hospital research centers
- Biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry Biotech and pharmaceutical companies; Drug Development, Diagnostics, and Advanced Therapies; Research and Development (R&D); Quality Control and Regulatory Affairs
- Laboratory Medicine and Diagnostics: Genetic and Molecular Analysis Laboratories; Advanced Diagnostics (NGS, Biomarkers); Hospitals
- Forensic Medicine Forensic Genetics Laboratories; Collaborations with Courts and Law Enforcement; Analysis of Biological Samples in Legal Practices
- Technology Transfer and Innovation Patent and Technology Transfer Offices (TTOs); University Startups and Spin-Offs; Intellectual Property Consulting
- Project and Grant Management, Management of National/European Research Projects; Proposal Writing (Horizon Europe, ERC, etc.); Scientific Coordination
- Scientific Communication and Dissemination Scientific Writing; Communication for Companies or Research Institutions; Scientific Publishing
- International Organizations and Policy Regulatory Agencies (EMA, EFSA, etc.); International Organizations; Scientific and Healthcare Consulting.