PhD Scholarship: Immune Mechanisms: The Spanish National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO), Madrid, invites applications for a fully funded 4-year PhD fellowship in the Epithelial Carcinogenesis and Cancer Immunity Group. The project focuses on understanding the immune mechanisms by which asthma provides protection against pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), using advanced mouse models and state-of-the-art multi-omics technologies.
PhD Scholarship: Immune Mechanisms Linking Asthma to Protection Against Pancreatic Cancer
Designation
PhD Research Fellow / Doctoral Candidate
Research Area
- Cancer Immunology
- Epithelial Carcinogenesis
- Systemic Immunity
- Pancreatic Cancer (PDAC)
- Immune Reprogramming
- Multi-omics (scRNA-seq, Spatial Transcriptomics, Systems Biology)
Location
Spanish National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO)
Madrid, Spain
Eligibility / Qualification
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in: Biology, Biochemistry
- Experience with mouse models is an advantage
- Strong interest in cancer immunology and systemic immunity
- Good communication skills and ability to work in a team
Job Description
- Investigate why asthma is associated with a reduced risk of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC)
- Study asthma-driven immune reprogramming and its impact on pancreatic cancer susceptibility
- Work with advanced mouse models and oncogenic Kras-driven systems
- Apply cutting-edge multi-omics approaches, including:
- Single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq)
- Spatial transcriptomics
- Transcriptomics
- Systems-level analyses
- Collaborate within an international, high-standard research environment
Scholarship Benefits
- Fully funded 4-year PhD contract
- Access to CNIO’s core scientific and technology platforms
- Training in advanced experimental and computational methods
- International collaborative research environment
- High scientific and research standards
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send the following documents via email:
- Updated CV
- Motivation letter
- Contact details of referee(s)
Send applications to:
- Prof. Francisco Real – freal@cnio.es
- Assoc. Prof. Maria Casanova-Acebes – mcasanova@cnio.es
Last Date for Apply
Not specified (Apply as soon as possible)
