The Laboratory of Giuliana Pelicci at the European Institute of Oncology (IEO) in Milan, Italy, invites applications for a Fellowship in the field of precision oncology for glioblastoma. The position is fully funded by the FRRB Call 2024 “FROM BED TO BENCH: THE WAY TO INNOVATION”, within the project:
“Advancing Glioblastoma Treatment: the combination of Omics, Drug Screening, Liquid Biopsy, and Artificial Intelligence for Precision Oncology (GLIO-Screen)”.
The fellowship will support cutting-edge translational research aimed at developing innovative and personalized therapeutic strategies for glioblastoma, the most aggressive and common malignant brain tumor.
The position will be available from November 2026.
Project Overview
Glioblastoma (GBM) is a highly heterogeneous and lethal brain tumor for which current treatments remain largely ineffective. A major challenge is the identification of actionable vulnerabilities within this complex and evolving disease. To address this, we have established an advanced drug screening (ADS) platform based on patient-derived in vitro and in vivo models, complemented by genomic, transcriptomic, and epigenetic profiling. This integrated framework enables the identification of therapeutic vulnerabilities and resistance mechanisms and provides the foundation for GLIO-Screen’s goal of defining patient-specific vulnerabilities and translating them into personalized therapeutic strategies for GBM.
Responsibilities
The selected fellow will be responsible for:
- Establishing and molecularly characterizing patient-derived glioblastoma models (in vitro and in vivo);
- Applying and optimizing the advanced drug screening workflow;
Candidate Profile
We are seeking a highly motivated, independent, and collaborative researcher with:
- degree in scientific disciplines;
- a background in stem cell biology, molecular biology, cancer biology, or related fields;
- communication skills and the ability to work in an interdisciplinary and international environment.
Application procedure
1) Apply directly through the IEO website;
2) Additionally, please email your CV to: [email protected]
Posted on 8th October 2026