MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship in Sleep-dependent brain clearance mechanisms and their modulation through sensorybased neuromodulation
The University of Camerino invites expressions of interest from postdoctoral researchers wishing to apply for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026 in the field of neuroscience, sleep research, and neurophysiology. This research opportunity is hosted by Prof. Michele Bellesi at the School of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine and is developed within the Brain & Sleep Research (BSR) Laboratory. The project focuses on the neurobiological mechanisms linking sleep to brain homeostasis, with particular attention to brain clearance processes and their modulation through sensory-based approaches.
Supervisor
Prof. Michele Bellesi is Associate Professor of Human Physiology at the University of Camerino and leads the Brain & Sleep Research Laboratory. His research focuses on the neurobiology of sleep, with particular emphasis on glial biology, synaptic remodeling, and translational neuromodulation. His work has contributed to key discoveries on sleep-dependent brain processes and has been published in leading international journals, with broad recognition within the neuroscience community.
Research Group and Facilities
The Brain & Sleep Research (BSR) Laboratory integrates systems neurophysiology, molecular neuroscience, and translational approaches to study sleep and brain function. The laboratory is equipped for multimodal sleep recording, including high-density EEG and polysomnography, and supports both experimental models and human studies. Research activities combine electrophysiology, behavioral analysis, and molecular techniques within an international research network.
Research Topic and Project Idea
The project investigates sleep-dependent brain clearance mechanisms, including glymphatic function and glial-mediated processes, and explores how these can be modulated through sensory-based neuromodulation. It combines electrophysiological, behavioral, and molecular approaches and adopts a multilevel perspective to better understand the role of sleep in brain homeostasis and resilience to neurological disorders.
Candidate Profile and Career Development
The position is suitable for candidates with a background in neuroscience or related fields. During the fellowship, the researcher will develop competences in sleep neurobiology, neuromodulation, and translational neuroscience, working in an interdisciplinary and international research environment.
Contact
Prof. Michele Bellesi - michele.bellesi@unicam.it