16 PhD Positions: The Institute for Research in Biomedicine is offering 16 PhD positions as part of the Adaptmet network, focused on cutting-edge research in cancer and metastasis. This is a unique opportunity to join an international consortium of leading academic, clinical, and industrial organizations.
Designation
- Position: PhD Research Fellow
- Research Network: Adaptmet
- Contract Type: Temporary, Full-time
Research Area
- Biological Sciences
- Medical Sciences
- Computer Science (Other)
- Focus: Cancer Research & Metastasis
Location
- Various host institutions across Europe, including Spain, Finland, Belgium, Sweden, Austria, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland.
Eligibility/Qualification
- Level of Education: Master’s Degree or equivalent
- Experience: Applicants must be doctoral candidates, with no prior doctoral degree. Candidates must comply with the mobility rule, meaning they shouldn’t have resided in the recruiting country for more than 12 months in the last 3 years.
Description
The Adaptmet program offers outstanding training that fosters scientific, technical, and transferable skills. Each fellow will benefit from:
- Secondments to enhance project collaboration
- Mentorship from internationally recognized experts
- A personalized career development plan
Projects Overview
| Project ID | Project Title | Supervisor | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|
| DC1 | Cell states associated with early metastatic colonization | Sakari Vanharanta | University of Helsinki, Finland |
| DC2 | Discovering the gene regulatory networks controlling epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) | Cedric Blanpain | Université Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium |
| DC3 | Breast Cancer Metastasis Cell fate mapping | Roger Gomis | IRB Barcelona, Spain |
| DC4 | Suppression of metastatic dissemination through precision targeting of cancer-associated fibroblast niches | Kristian Pietras | Lund University, Sweden |
| DC5 | Molecular mechanisms of Immune Responses and Evasion in Metastatic Colonisation | Anna Christina Obenauf | IMP, Austria |
| … | … | … | … |
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications through the official Adaptmet website. Please prepare your CV, a motivation letter, and any relevant supporting documents.
Last Date for Apply
- Application Deadline: January 9, 2025, at 17:00 (Europe/Brussels)
For more information and to apply, visit the Adaptmet Project Page.
This prestigious opportunity not only offers a competitive salary but also significant career development within the field of cancer research. Don’t miss your chance to make an impact in this vital area of study!
