30.09.2026
We are hiring!
A 2-year PostDoc position is available in our group to work on Phase 1 of the HyBRO-CAP project.
The research will focus on the biochemical characterization of biological modules for the development of bio-hybrid artificial cells, with particular emphasis on cyanobacterial carboxysomes.
The position is available through public selection and the call is open until October 14, 2026. Location will be Department of Chemistry, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Bari, Italy
All information, including the official call and application procedure, can be found on the University website: click here.
We are looking for a motivated researcher with a background in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or a related field. Experience in synthetic biology would be particularly welcome.
Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information if you are interested in the position.
European Researchers’ Night
Happening in Bari (Piazza Umberto I) on September 25th, 2026, the Researchers' Night is an annual public engagement event that brings science and researchers closer to the public through interactive activities, demonstrations, and hands-on experiments. HyBRO-CAP project will be presented through an outreach poster, introducing its goals and vision in an accessible way.
The Night of Researches
Happening in Molfetta (Pala Panunzio Via Giovinazzo 24) on September 24th, 2026, the Night of the Researchers brought science closer to the local community through talks, demonstrations, and interactive activities. During the event, HyBRO-CAP was introduced by PI, Collaborator Emiliano Altamura and Post-Doc Roberto Barbaro (Chemistry Dept. Uniba), to both the academic and wider public through an outreach poster, a short presentation, and hands-on demonstrations showcasing some principles of green chemistry.
HyBRO-CAP kick-off meeting
The HyBRO-CAP project kick-off meeting with collaborators took place on September 14th 2026 at the Chemistry Department of the University of Bari.
HyBRO-CAP project funding featured in local news
Local news have highlighted the FIS3 awardees at the University of Bari, featuring HyBRO-CAP among the three funded projects selected for the university. A great opportunity to share our research on CO₂ fixation and power production in bio-hybrid synthetic cells with the local community.
Read the news here:
BariToday
Ansa
Uniba press
Uniba LinkeIn