Group Leader — Cancer Biology & Tumor Microenvironment
VIB
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Job summary
VIB Center for Cancer Biology (CCB) and KU Leuven's Department of Oncology seek a group leader/professor in Cancer Biology focused on cross-talk between cancer cells and the tumor microenvironment. You will lead a translational program bridging VIB and KU Leuven, leveraging cutting-edge omics and innovative models to translate findings into improved cancer therapies.
The role requires a PhD in biomedical sciences, a strong publication record, leadership and international collaboration
Qualifications
- PhD in the field of Biomedical Sciences or related area.
- Publications in international journals and conferences demonstrating research quality.
- Interest in outreach and contributing to a scientific environment.
- Interdisciplinary mindset and broad collaboration across centers and industry.
Responsibilities
- Lead a ground-breaking scientific program addressing basic research with translational potential.
- Build bridges between VIB, KU Leuven, other academic centers and industry.
- Focus on omics technologies with oncology and patient-centered relevance.
- Develop novel models (3D tumoroids, in vivo models) to test clinical relevance.
- Special focus on a cancer indication and tumor microenvironment interactions.
Skills
Education
Job description
VIB Center for Cancer Biology (CCB) and KU Leuven's Department of Oncology seek a group leader/professor in Cancer Biology focused on cross-talk between cancer cells and the tumor microenvironment. You will lead a translational program bridging VIB and KU Leuven, leveraging cutting-edge omics and innovative models to translate findings into improved cancer therapies.
The role requires a PhD in biomedical sciences, a strong publication record, leadership and international collaboration
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