Postdoctoral Fellow in Translational Cancer: Join the Medical University of Graz’s innovative team and contribute to a groundbreaking EU project focused on benchmarking and validating Circulating Tumor DNA assays for minimal residual disease detection.
Designation: Postdoctoral Fellow
Research Area: Translational Cancer Research and Biomarker Development
Location: Institute of Human Genetics, Diagnostic and Research Center for Molecular BioMedicine, Medical University of Graz, AUSTRIA
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Completed PhD in molecular biology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, or related field
- Experience in translational cancer research or biomarker development
- Proficiency in troubleshooting independently
- Strong communication skills for effective collaboration
- Enthusiasm for working in a highly collaborative team environment
- Fluent in English language
- Experience in next-generation sequencing technologies, clinical data analysis, and statistics
- Open to early-stage candidates with recent completion of PhD or candidates with postdoctoral research experience
Job Description:
Postdoctoral Fellow in Translational Cancer Research and Biomarker Development
We are seeking an ambitious researcher to join an exciting EU project aimed at benchmarking and validating Circulating Tumor DNA assays for minimal residual disease detection. In collaboration with 22 institutions across 14 countries, the project aims to systematically investigate accurate and reproducible methods for guiding treatment decisions in cancer patients benefiting from multi-modal therapy. Your role will involve benchmarking CDNA diagnostics for minimal residual disease assessment and clinical validation of these assays on a cohort of CRC patients.
How to Apply: For more information and to apply, please contact Ellen Heitzer at ellen.heitzer@medunigraz.
Last Date for Apply: Until position filled. Please contact Ellen Heitzer for more details.
Table: Qualifications and Skills
| Qualifications | Skills |
|---|---|
| PhD in relevant field | Troubleshooting |
| Translational cancer research exp. | Effective communication |
| Biomarker development exp. | Collaborative mindset |
| Next-gen sequencing expertise | Fluency in English |
| Clinical data analysis skills | NGS technologies proficiency |
| Statistics knowledge | Early-stage or postdoc candidates welcome |
Table: Benefits
| Dynamic and international research environment | | Internationally recognized research group | | Creative and collaborative workspace | | Meaningful activities | | Valuable interactions | | Knowledge sharing within the team |
