A post-graduate fellowship for a bioinformatician is available in the Unit of Gynecological Oncology Research, directed by Ugo Cavallaro, at the European Institute of Oncology, IFOM-IEO Campus, Milan, Italy. The fellow is expected to implement a range of bioinformatics analyses related to different research projects ongoing in the lab. The projects focus on various aspects of ovarian cancer biology, including the function of newly discovered drivers, the role of cancer stem cells in tumor progression and drug resistance, and the tumor/microenvironment crosstalk. The projects rely on a broad spectrum of experimental models (patient-derived primary cells, new-generation organotypic 3D cultures, mouse xenografts, microfluidic chips, etc.) with high clinical relevance, as well as on our close interaction with the Division of Gynecology at IEO Hospital. Molecular profiling with various omics technologies and a wide range of biochemical and cell biological assays are applied to unravel the biological mechanisms that orchestrate the pathophysiology of ovarian cancer. Further info on research activities of the group can be found at https://www.research.ieo.it/research-and-technology/principal-investigators/unit-of-gynecological-oncology-research/.
Job requirements:
- Sc. in biomedical areas (preferably molecular biology and genetics).
- Previous internships in both computational and biomedical labs.
- Solid background in analysis of sequencing data (including ChIP-seq and RNA-seq).
- Strong motivation and research commitment.
- Excellent organization skills combined with reliability and precision.
- Team working attitude.
- Proficiency in English.
A competitive salary will be offered depending on experience and qualifications.
The position is available from June 2026 and is initially for one year.
The European Institute of Oncology is a comprehensive Cancer Center, linking basic and translational research to clinical activities. The Department of Experimental Oncology hosts about 250 researchers working in 20 independent groups, and is endowed with state-of-the-art Technological Units. IEO is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity.
Processing of personal data:
The personal data, compulsorily provided, will be processed in compliance with Legislative Decree no. 101 of 10 August 2018, which adapts the Personal Data Protection Code (Legislative Decree no. 196 of 30 June 2003) to the provisions of Regulation (EU) 2016/679, and only for the fulfilments related to this procedure and for those consequent to the possible establishment of the working relationship, according to what is also provided for in the privacy policy, which must be accepted by each candidate at the time of sending his/her application.
Equal opportunities:
This notice is issued in compliance with equal opportunities between men and women for access to employment (L. 903/77) and economic treatment, pursuant to Legislative Decree no. 198/2006.
How to apply:
Applicants should send their CV along with a brief motivation and the name and contact details of two references to Ugo Cavallaro at [email protected].
Deadline for application: March 31, 2026
Posted on 18th March 2026