Postdoctoral Position in Cancer Research: The Head and Neck Cancer Laboratory at idiPAZ, Madrid (Spain), led by Dr. Ana Sastre Perona, is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to work on a project exploring tumor-stroma interactions in head and neck squamous cell carcinomas (HNSCC). The research focuses on the epigenetic and transcriptional regulation of cancer progression and metastasis, with the goal of identifying new therapeutic strategies through advanced molecular and cellular approaches.
Postdoctoral Position in Head and Neck Cancer Research
Summary Table
| Position Title | Postdoctoral Fellow – Tumor-Stroma Interactions in Head and Neck Cancer |
|---|---|
| Principal Investigator | Dr. Ana Sastre Perona |
| Project Title | Targeting tumor-stroma interactions to prevent tumor progression and metastatic spread in head and neck squamous cell carcinomas |
| Location | Head and Neck Cancer Lab, idiPAZ, Madrid, Spain |
| Funding Agency | Scientific Foundation of the “Asociación Española Contra el Cáncer” |
| Contract Duration | 12 months (extendable) |
| Application Deadline | November 31, 2025 |
| Contact Email | ana.sastre.perona@idipaz.es |
Designation
Postdoctoral Fellow
Research Area
- Tumor microenvironment and cancer-stroma interactions
- Cancer epigenetics and transcriptional regulation
- Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC)
- Single-cell and spatial transcriptomics
- Translational cancer biology
Location
Head and Neck Cancer Laboratory,
idiPAZ, Madrid, Spain
Eligibility / Qualification
- Ph.D. (or near completion) in Biochemistry, Biomedicine, Molecular Biology, or related fields.
- Strong background in cancer biology, molecular biology, cell culture models, and mouse handling.
- Experience in one or more of the following is highly desirable:
- Organoid models and CAF biology
- ChIP-seq, ATAC-seq, single-cell assays
- Bioinformatic analysis of transcriptomic or genomic datasets
- Excellent communication and scientific writing skills in English.
- Self-motivated, well-organized, and capable of working both independently and collaboratively.
Job Description
- Conduct independent and collaborative research on tumor-stroma interactions driving cancer metastasis.
- Utilize state-of-the-art technologies, including single-cell and spatial transcriptomics, to explore cellular heterogeneity.
- Analyze experimental data and contribute to grant proposals and manuscript writing.
- Mentor students and engage in scientific outreach and dissemination activities.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary translational research team within idiPAZ.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following documents via email to ana.sastre.perona@idipaz.es:
- A motivation letter describing relevant experience and research interests.
- A detailed curriculum vitae (CV).
- Contact details or letters of at least two academic references.
Applications will be reviewed until November 31, 2025.
Contact
Dr. Ana Sastre Perona, Ph.D.
Principal Investigator
Maxillofacial Surgery and Head & Neck Cancer Translational Group
idiPAZ, Madrid, Spain
📧 ana.sastre.perona@idipaz.es
