I wish to announce an OPEN POSITION at the University of Milan. 
We seek 1 candidate for application to the PhD Program in Veterinary and Animal Science of the University of Milan – Class 41 2025-26 . The appointments are on a full-time basis for a period of 3 years.

Applicants must have excellent degree scores in Animal Science, Biology, Biotechnology or related fields, possess scientific curiosity, a strong work ethic and be willing to work in a multicultural environment. Previous research experience in reproductive/developmental biology lab as well as molecular biology will be considered an advantage. 

Project: Bioengineered scaffold for female gamete rescue.

Tutor: Gaia Cecilia Luvoni, DVM, PhD, Dipl ECAR

Information on the application procedure in the enclosed document and at:

https://www.unimi.it/en/education/postgraduate-and-continuing-education-programmes/doctoral-programmes-phd/ay-2025/2026-veterinary-and-animal-science

Please note that the access to the PhD Program is through a public competition and candidates will be assessed by an independent Examination Board which will evaluate the CV, the research project submitted by the candidate and a final interview.

Application Deadline: July 30th, 2025 within 2pm (CET)

Enrollment: starting date: November 1st, 2025

Please contact me for any further information
Kind regards

Gaia Cecilia Luvoni

Prof.ssa Gaia Cecilia LUVONI
Dip. Medicina Veterinaria e Scienze Animali
Dept. Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science
Università degli Studi di Milano
Via dell‘Università, 6 – 26900 Lodi (LO) Italy
Tel.: +39 0250334345
Email : cecilia.luvoni@unimi.it