Two Research Fellow Positions in Cancer Research

Gruppo San Donato; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute in Milan, Italy, is seeking two Research Fellows (Post-doctoral or Pre-doctoral) to join the Cancer Metabolism Laboratory. The role focuses on immuno-metabolic crosstalk in NSCLC and metabolic vulnerabilities in tumors with mitochondrial defects.

Candidates should have hands-on biology expertise, in vivo (mouse) experience, and for post-docs, strong flow cytometry skills; fluorescence microscopy experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Post-doctoral candidates must hold a PhD in a field relevant to cancer biology and have at least one research paper published (or submitted) as leading author.
• Pre-doctoral candidates must hold a Master's degree in Biology or a related field and demonstrate strong potential for enrolment in future intramural PhD programs.
• Both positions require hands-on expertise in core cellular and molecular biology techniques, as well as in vivo (mouse) work. Post-doctoral position additionally requires strong expertise in multicolor flow cytometry. Expertise in advanced fluorescence microscopy will be considered favorably.

Responsibilities

• Investigate immuno-metabolic crosstalk in non-small cell lung cancer.
• Identify metabolic vulnerabilities in solid tumors driven by mitochondrial defects.
• Elucidate metabolic reprogramming that sustains malignant cell proliferation and impairs anti-tumor immune responses.

Skills

Multicolor flow cytometry

Fluorescence microscopy

Molecular biology techniques

In vivo experiments (mouse)

Education

PhD in cancer biology

Master's degree in Biology or related field

Tools

Mouse handling / in vivo models

Job description

The IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute in Milan, Italy, is looking for two Research Fellows (Post-doctoral or Pre-doctoral) to join the Cancer Metabolism Laboratory led by Dr. Simone Cardaci.

The projects focus on:

• Investigating immuno-metabolic crosstalk in non-small cell lung cancer;
• Identifying metabolic vulnerabilities in solid tumors driven by mitochondrial defects;

By elucidating metabolic reprogramming that sustains malignant cell proliferation and impairs anti-tumor immune responses, our research aims at uncovering novel therapeutic targets for improved cancer treatment.

The candidates we are looking for has the following skills:

We are looking for two highly motivated, proactive candidates driven by scientific curiosity and committed to building a successful academic research career.

• Post-doctoral candidates must hold a PhD in a field relevant to cancer biology and have at least one research paper published (or submitted) as leading author.
• Pre-doctoral candidates must hold a Master's degree in Biology or a related field and demonstrate strong potential for enrolment in future intramural PhD programs.
• Both positions require hands-on expertise in core cellular and molecular biology techniques, as well as in vivo (mouse) work. Post-doctoral position additionally requires strong expertise in multicolor flow cytometry. Expertise in advanced fluorescence microscopy (including associated image analysis) will be considered favorably.

What we offer:

• Type of contract : Co.Co.Co -AIOP;
• Range Gross Annual Salary: € 20.000-€ 30.000;
• Place of work: IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital, Via Olgettina, 60 - 20132 Milan (Italy).

At San Raffaele Scientific Institute, a world-renowned center of excellence for clinical and scientific activities, we believe that considering diversity and promoting an open and inclusive environment is crucial to our success. We are committed to ensure that equal employment opportunities are provided and based on merit without regard to age, religion, sex, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, cultural and social backgrounds, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, or any other legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable laws. We offer attractive conditions and rewards appropriate to an internationally competitive research organization.