B-ALL HOXA9 Research Fellow

Fundação GIMM; Portugal; On-site; EUR 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulbenkian Institute for Molecular Medicine (GIMM) in Lisbon invites applications for a research fellowship focused on HOXA9 in B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. The project covers in vitro and in vivo studies, with a strong emphasis on molecular biology, cell culture, and advanced cytometry techniques.

The successful candidate will join the Signaling in Cancer Laboratory under Prof. João Barata, contribute to experimental planning, data interpretation, and manuscript preparation while

Qualifications

• MSc in Biomedicine or related field required.
• MSc training in Oncobiology or Cancer Biology valued.
• Certification in animal experimentation mandatory.
• Experience with molecular biology techniques and cell culture preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform DNA/RNA extraction, RT-PCR and qRT-PCR; conduct Western blot analysis.
• Conduct conventional and spectral flow cytometry analyses.
• Transduce mouse and/or human cells and culture B-ALL primary samples and cell lines.
• Work with in vivo mouse models and perform genotyping (PCR).
• Contribute to data interpretation, maintain meticulous records, and assist with project tasks.

Skills

Cell culture

Molecular biology

RT-PCR

Flow cytometry

Western blot

Mice handling

English proficiency

Teamwork

Organization

Education

MSc in Biomedicine

MSc in Cancer Biology/Oncology

Animal experimentation certification

Job description

Gulbenkian Institute for Molecular Medicine (GIMM) in Lisbon invites applications for a research fellowship focused on HOXA9 in B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. The project covers in vitro and in vivo studies, with a strong emphasis on molecular biology, cell culture, and advanced cytometry techniques.

The successful candidate will join the Signaling in Cancer Laboratory under Prof. João Barata, contribute to experimental planning, data interpretation, and manuscript preparation while