Summary
The European Institute of Oncology (IEO) is seeking two highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellows to join the Hormone-Related Cancers and Stem Cell Pathobiology Unit in Milan, Italy. This multidisciplinary translational research program focuses on understanding oncogenic signaling, epigenetic regulation, tumor heterogeneity, and cellular plasticity in cancer progression and therapeutic response, with a particular emphasis on breast cancer and other hormone-related malignancies. Candidates with experimental, computational, or hybrid profiles are encouraged to apply.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Cancer Biology and Translational Oncology at European Institute of Oncology
Designation
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Research Area
- Cancer Biology
- Translational Oncology
- Oncogenic Signaling
- Epigenetic Regulation
- Tumor Heterogeneity
- Cellular Plasticity
- Breast Cancer and Hormone-Related Malignancies
- Molecular and Cellular Biology
- Functional Genomics
- Epigenomic and Transcriptomic Profiling
- Organoids and Patient-Derived Models
- Multiplex Tissue Analysis and Spatial Biology
- Multi-omics Data Integration
Location
European Institute of Oncology (IEO), Milan, Italy
Eligibility/Qualification
Required:
- PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree in cancer biology, molecular biology, biotechnology, biomedical sciences, pathology, bioinformatics, computational biology, or a related discipline.
- Excellent spoken English, strong communication skills, scientific curiosity, and the ability to work in a collaborative environment.
Preferred Experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Cancer biology, molecular biology, or cellular biology.
- Epigenetics, chromatin biology, transcriptional regulation, or genome stability.
- Cancer signaling, metabolism, tumor progression, or therapy resistance.
- Functional genomics, bulk or single-cell sequencing, spatial transcriptomics, or multi-omics analysis.
- Multiplex immunohistochemistry, multiplex immunofluorescence, advanced microscopy, or tissue-based analysis.
- In vitro and/or in vivo cancer models.
Job Description
The Postdoctoral Fellows will contribute to a multidisciplinary translational research program. Key activities include:
- Investigating signaling, epigenetic, transcriptional, and metabolic mechanisms that sustain tumor progression and therapy resistance.
- Studying tumor heterogeneity, tissue organization, and tumor–microenvironment interactions in clinically relevant cancer models and human specimens.
- Applying molecular, cellular, genomic, epigenomic, spatial, and imaging-based approaches to identify biomarkers of disease aggressiveness and therapeutic response.
- Using in vitro and in vivo models, including organoids, primary tumor cultures, and patient-derived xenografts.
- Integrating experimental and computational data in a translational oncology framework.
- Contributing to manuscript preparation, scientific presentations, grant-related activities, and collaborative research projects.
The IEO offers an international, highly collaborative, and clinically integrated research environment with access to state-of-the-art technologies, clinically annotated tumor collections, and close interactions with clinical and pathology units.
How to Apply
Applicants should submit the following documents:
- A cover letter describing research experience, scientific interests, and motivation for applying.
- A curriculum vitae (CV).
- Contact information for at least two referees.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Last Date for Apply
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
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