Staff Scientist: The Spanish National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO) is seeking a highly motivated Staff Scientist to join the Transformation and Metastasis Group led by Dr. Eva González-Suárez. The CNIO is a leading cancer research institute in Europe, fostering a multidisciplinary approach to understand signaling pathways in cancer, epithelial stem cells, and tumor microenvironment interactions. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to work in an internationally renowned research center with a focus on basic and translational oncology research.
Designation: Staff Scientist
Research Area: Biology
Location: CNIO, Spain
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Hold a PhD in a relevant discipline with an interest in cancer biology
- Outstanding publication record in peer-reviewed journals
- Experience with mouse models of cancer and patient-derived xenografts
- Strong technical skills in molecular biology, lineage tracing, and tumor immunology
- Fluent spoken and written English
Job Description: The Staff Scientist will contribute to the ongoing research in the Transformation and Metastasis Group. The primary responsibilities include conducting experiments using mouse models, cell cultures, clinical samples, and molecular and cell biology techniques. The research aims to understand the signaling pathways involved in epithelial stem cell fate, their dysregulation in cancer and metastasis, and the interactions between tumor cells and the microenvironment. The CNIO promotes a policy of non-discrimination and equal access, fostering a diverse and inclusive working environment.
How to Apply: Interested applicants should send their applications, including a detailed CV with a cover letter and contacts for 2 references, by email to personal@cnio.es and egonzalez@cnio.es. Please quote the reference SSTM3 in the subject line of the email.
Last Date for Apply: Applications should be submitted to empleo@cnio.es with the reference “SSTM3” in the subject line.
Table: Position Details
| Contract Type | Contract linked to a project |
|---|---|
| Offered Salary | Competitive and commensurate with experience |
| Working Environment | Excellent multidisciplinary research environment combining basic and translational oncology |
| Research Centre | Spanish National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO) |
Table: Application Details
| Origin | CNIO |
|---|---|
| Country | Spain |
