Senior Postdoctoral Position in Translational Research of Gastrointestinal Cancers

Università degli Studi di Verona; Verona; In loco; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A prestigious university in Verona is seeking a Senior Postdoctoral Position in Translational Research of Gastrointestinal Cancers. The role involves independent experimental design, collaboration on research projects, and presentation of findings. Candidates with a PhD in biological sciences and relevant techniques are encouraged to apply. A competitive salary will be offered commensurate with experience, along with opportunities to contribute to innovative clinical trials.

Competenze

• A track record of scientific productivity with first-author publications.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.

Mansioni

• Design, plan, and troubleshoot experiments independently.
• Collaborate on translational and clinical research projects.
• Prepare research findings for funding proposals and publication.
• Present results at internal meetings and conferences.

Conoscenze

Hands-on experience with animal models

siRNA gene silencing

Flow cytometry

Immunoprecipitation (IP)-Western

Kinase assays

Mammalian cell transfection

PCR

Next-generation sequencing

Excellent written and oral communication in English

Formazione

PhD or MD/PhD in biological sciences

Descrizione del lavoro

Senior Postdoctoral Position in Translational Research of Gastrointestinal Cancers

Postdoctoral positions are available immediately in the Digestive Molecular and Clinical Oncology laboratory led by Prof. Davide Melisi at the Department of Medicine, University of Verona, Italy.

The Melisi Lab is dedicated to unraveling the molecular mechanisms driving the development, progression, and therapeutic resistance of gastrointestinal cancers. Our mission is to translate findings from basic, omic, and preclinical studies into innovative clinical trials to improve outcomes for cancer patients.

Our current research focuses on:

• Understanding and targeting key signaling pathways in the pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) microenvironment.
• Developing novel biomarkers and therapeutic strategies for PDAC patients.
• Exploring combination treatments with therapies that have near- and long-term approval potential.

Requirements

• A PhD or MD/PhD in biological sciences or related fields.
• Hands‑on experience with techniques such as animal models, siRNA gene silencing, flow cytometry, immunoprecipitation (IP)-Western, kinase assays, mammalian cell transfection, PCR, and next‑generation sequencing.
• A track record of scientific productivity, including first‑author publications in respected journals.
• Strong problem‑solving abilities and excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

New PhD graduates and candidates with up to two years of postdoctoral experience are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and troubleshoot experiments independently.
• Collaborate on translational and clinical research projects.
• Prepare research findings for funding proposals, protocols, internal discussions, and publication in high-impact journals.
• Present results at internal meetings and national/international conferences.

Compensation

A competitive salary will be offered, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

How to Apply

For full consideration, please submit the following:

• 1. A cover letter detailing your research interests and future plans.
• 2. A current CV.
• 3. Names and contact information of three references.

Please send your application materials to [e-mail]

Seniority level

Internship

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

Higher Education