Postdoctoral Fellow (PANCHIP Project): UiT – The Arctic University of Norway is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow in Translational Cancer Research. This is a 3-year, full-time position under the PANCHIP project, funded by Helse Nord RHF (North Norwegian Health Authority) and conducted in close collaboration with Universitetssykehuset Nord-Norge (UNN) Hospital.
The role is ideal for researchers with strong expertise in cancer biology, clinical samples, and patient-derived tumor models, with a particular interest in pancreatic cancer (PDAC), tumor-on-chip systems, and advanced microscopy.
Postdoctoral Fellow in Translational Cancer Research (PANCHIP Project)
Summary Table
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Position | Postdoctoral Fellow |
| Research Area | Translational Cancer Research |
| Project | PANCHIP |
| Duration | 3 Years |
| Employment Type | Full-time |
| Funding Body | Helse Nord RHF |
| Collaborating Institution | UNN Hospital |
| Location | Tromsø, Norway |
| Application Portal | Jobbnorge.no (to be advertised) |
Designation
Postdoctoral Fellow
Research Area
- Translational Cancer Research
- Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma (PDAC)
- Patient-derived tumor cells
- Tumor-on-chip models
- Cancer relapse, escape, and therapy resistance
- Quantitative and advanced microscopy
Location
UiT – The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway
(with collaboration at Universitetssykehuset Nord-Norge (UNN) Hospital)
Eligibility / Qualification
- PhD in Cancer Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Life Sciences, or a closely related field
- Strong background in cancer biology and translational research
- Experience working with clinical samples and patient-derived tumor cells
- Interest in pancreatic cancer (PDAC) and interdisciplinary research
- Experience or strong interest in tumor-on-chip models, advanced microscopy, or quantitative imaging is highly desirable
- Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines such as biology, physics, and engineering
Job Description
- Conduct translational cancer research within the PANCHIP project
- Study mechanisms of cancer escape, relapse, and therapy resistance
- Work with patient-derived tumor cells and clinically relevant cancer models
- Apply physical principles and quantitative imaging to investigate cancer behavior
- Collaborate closely with clinicians, engineers, and physicists
- Contribute to publications, project reporting, and interdisciplinary teamwork
How to Apply
The formal job advertisement will be published on Jobbnorge.no in January 2026.
In the meantime, interested candidates may contact the project lead for informal inquiries.
📩 Contact Email: biswajoy.ghosh@uit.no
📌 You may also reach out via LinkedIn.
Last Date for Apply
Until position filled
