MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship on Innovative Gastric Cancer Treatments

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Descrizione del lavoro

The University of Verona invites applications for a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship focused on innovative gastric cancer treatments. The successful candidate will engage in cutting-edge research, including multimodal therapies and robotic-assisted surgeries, under the guidance of Prof. Maria Bencivenga. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to significant advancements in cancer treatment within a supportive academic environment.

Servizi

Academic and administrative support for proposal preparation

Competenze

• Candidates must have a PhD by the call deadline (10 September 2025).
• Up to 8 years of research experience after PhD.
• Citizenship of an EU State or long-term residence in Europe.

Mansioni

• Contribute to developing innovative treatments for gastric cancer.
• Study multimodal treatments and develop minimally invasive surgical techniques.
• Research new molecular biomarkers for clinical applications.

Conoscenze

Fluency in English

Teamwork attitude

Organizational skills

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment

Formazione

PhD

Descrizione del lavoro

Department of Surgery, Dentistry, Pediatrics and Gynaecology

Organization / Company

Università degli Studi di Verona

Department

Department of Surgery, Dentistry, Pediatrics and Gynaecology

Hosting related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Introduction

The University of Verona invites scholars to present expressions of interest in applying jointly with Prof. Maria Bencivenga for a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship (MSCA-PF) on innovative gastric cancer treatments.

Background

Gastric cancer (GC) ranks as the 5th most common malignancy and the 3rd leading cause of cancer-related deaths. The prognosis for GC is poor, especially in advanced stages, with a 5-year survival rate below 30%. Peritoneal carcinomatosis is a common metastasis associated with poor prognosis. Despite rapid treatment advancements, outcomes remain limited due to complex tumor microenvironment and drug resistance.

Research Focus

The candidate will contribute to developing innovative treatments for GC through:

1. Studying multimodal treatments combining various therapies
2. Developing minimally invasive surgical techniques, including robotic-assisted surgeries
3. Researching new molecular GC biomarkers for clinical applications such as diagnosis and personalized treatment

Hosting Research Group / Supervisor

The main host institution is the Department of Surgery, Dentistry, Pediatrics and Gynecology. The department includes the Health Innovation Factory (HIF), which supports researchers in translational oncology, regenerative medicine, and surgical innovations including AI-assisted robotic surgery. HIF is integrated with facilities like ARC-NET biobank and the Technological Platform Centre, providing advanced instrumentation for biomedical research. The Laboratory of Translational Medicine, part of the University Laboratory of Medical Research (LURM), focuses on translational biomedical research with expertise in biochemistry, cellular and molecular biology, and bioinformatics.

Prof. Maria Bencivenga

Associate Professor in General Surgery, Prof. Bencivenga specializes in multimodal surgical treatments and minimally invasive techniques for gastric and oesophageal cancer, including robotics. She has extensive experience in clinical and pre-clinical research and mentorship.

Support for Candidates

Selected candidates will receive academic and administrative support from the Department and the University of Verona Grant Office for proposal preparation.

Eligibility

Candidates must meet the criteria of the 2025 MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship call:

• PhD by the call deadline (10 September 2025)
• Up to 8 years of research experience after PhD
• Citizenship of an EU State or Associated Country, or long-term residence in Europe (for Global Fellowship)
• Not resided or worked in Italy for more than 12 months in the 36 months before the deadline (for European Fellowship)
• Not resided or worked in the country of the host institution in the third country for more than 12 months in the 36 months before the deadline (for Global Fellowship)

Additional requirements include fluency in English, teamwork attitude, organizational skills, and ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment.

Application Materials

• A short CV with personal data and a referee's contact
• A two-page research proposal
• One reference letter from a referee