Research Fellowship at i3S: i3s – Institute for Research and Innovation in Health (i3) is offering a research fellowship for the development of R&D activities within the project “Cancer Prevention vs Cancer Treatment: The Rare Tumour Risk Syndromes Battle,” financed by Horizon Europe. The fellowship is open to candidates with a PhD obtained in the last three years in biomedical sciences or related areas, with a focus on gastric cancer, particularly hereditary diffuse gastric cancer. The project aims to estimate the cost-benefit of risk-reduction interventions in Rare Tumour Risk Syndromes (RTRS) and provide guidelines for patient-centered care in Europe.
Designation: Research Fellow
Research Area: Health Sciences
Location: i3S – Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Porto, Portugal
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Candidates must hold a PhD degree obtained in the last three years in biomedical sciences or related areas.
- Highly motivated candidates with experience in the area of gastric cancer, particularly on hereditary diffuse gastric cancer.
- Proven knowledge of the molecular causes of Hereditary gastric cancer and its clinical pathways of care.
- Publication track record in peer-reviewed journals with high-impact in the field of hereditary gastric cancer.
- Proven skills in oral and written research-derived data and communication.
- Excellent communication skills in Portuguese and English, oral and written.
- Immediate availability to start the contract.
Job Description: The research fellowship will be part of the “Cancer Prevention vs Cancer Treatment: The Rare Tumour Risk Syndromes Battle” project at i3S. The project aims to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of preventive measures in Rare Tumour Risk Syndromes (RTRS) through the integration of specialized clinical knowledge, real-life clinical data, health economic models, and social sciences approaches. The fellow will contribute to estimating the cost-benefit of risk-reduction interventions in RTRS and developing communication guidelines for clinical teams and RTRS patients. The fellowship is for a duration of 12 months, with a possibility of renewal, and the expected starting date is August 2023.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should fulfill the admission requirements and submit the following documents:
- Cover letter expressing interest in the research fellowship.
- Detailed curriculum vitae (CV) highlighting relevant qualifications and experience.
- Copies of relevant publications in the field of hereditary gastric cancer.
- Contact information of two referees.
Last Date for Apply: The closing date for applications is 31st July 2023.
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