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The postgraduate specialization course “Master in Data Management and Curation” (MDMC) is designed to provide the advanced skills needed to excel in this strategic sector and train the next generation of data professionals.
Thanks to the prestigious collaboration between Area Science Park and SISSA, the course offers a specialized focus on FAIR and Open Science, capable of providing in-depth skills on open science methodologies and a unique practical approach also thanks to a six-month practical internship in research laboratories and cutting-edge companies. The course is designed to provide targeted career opportunities for roles highly sought after by research institutes, scientific infrastructures and private organizations working in the field of big data, such as Data Steward, Data Curator, Data Engineer and Research Data Manager.
Applications are now open for the third edition!
(Deadline: June 30, 2026, 1:00 PM)
The research focus of this PhD programme, which will be carried out at the Virology Unit of Area Science Park, is on the advanced study of Flaviviruses, an increasing threat to global health, with the aim of developing new therapeutic, vaccine, and viral transmission control strategies.
In particular, the research activity will focus on the analysis of the immunological profile of viral proteins and on the development of next-generation neutralizing antibodies, vaccines, and antiviral peptides. The project will adopt a multidisciplinary approach, integrating computational methods, artificial intelligence, and advanced biotechnologies.
The project will be conducted in an interdisciplinary and international research environment, with opportunities to interact with research groups active in the fields of molecular biology, immunology, and data science.
Registrations expired on May 25, 2026
As part of the 42nd cycle of PhD programmes, the University of Trieste is funding, through Area Science Park resources, 3 PhD scholarships dedicated to the following projects:
(1)“Representation learning for understanding and improving modern AI-systems”;
(2) “AI-augmented FAIR-by-design methodologie”
(3) “Artificial Intelligence approaches for computational immunology”.
The activities will be carried out at the Laboratory of Data Engineering (LADE) of Area Science Park, located in Padriciano (Trieste).
PhD candidates will join a growing interdisciplinary research environment focused on artificial intelligence, data ecosystems, and high-performance computing for scientific research, with strong collaborations with local institutions and other European partners.
Registrations expired on May 25, 2026
Area Science Park invites motivated researchers with a strong track record to prepare joint applications for the 2026 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowships to be carried out at the Virology Unit.
The Virology Unit at Area Science Park, with its expertise in performing experiments in BSL2 and BSL3, focuses on studies in molecular virology, phenotypic investigation of mutations in viral proteins, and innovative tools for preventing viral infections.
Possible research topics include Flavivirus, Coronavirus and other families, vaccine design, development of antiviral peptides and monoclonal antibodies, investigation of interactions between viral and cellular proteins.
Area Science Park offers a multidisciplinary environment, advanced research infrastructures, and a unique ecosystem integrating public research, companies, startups, and innovation centres. Candidates will also benefit from dedicated MSCA support services throughout the entire project lifecycle.
Expressions of interest should be sent to giuditta.delorenzo@areasciencepark.it by 30 June 2026.