Two temporary Research Fellow positions are available in the Hormone-Related Cancers and Stem Cell Pathobiology Unit, directed by Prof. Salvatore Pece, at the European Institute of Oncology (IEO) in Milan, Italy.
Intratumoral heterogeneity is a major determinant of variability in cancer progression, prognosis, and therapeutic response. Understanding the molecular and cellular basis of this heterogeneity and identifying novel biomarkers to improve patient stratification and support precision oncology approaches, remain critical challenges in cancer research.
The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary research program focused on the discovery and validation of innovative biomarkers through advanced multiplex immunohistochemistry /immunofluorescence, spatial transcriptomics, and computational image analysis technologies in the field of bladder and prostate cancer.
The fellow will be trained and actively involved in:
- Analysis of global and single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) datasets from human bladder and prostate cancer specimens characterized by distinct clinicopathological features and varying degrees of biological aggressiveness.
- Application and analysis of multiplex immunofluorescence and in situ transcriptomics technologies to investigate spatial tissue organization, tumor heterogeneity, and tumor–microenvironment interactions.
- Development and implementation of computational pipelines for the analysis and integration of high-dimensional molecular and imaging data.
- The positions are available immediately. Highly motivated candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for admission to the European School of Molecular Medicine (SEMM) PhD Program.
Salary will be commensurate to experience
Requirements
Degree in Medicine, Biology, Biotechnology, or a related Biomedical Sciences discipline.
Knowledge of cell and molecular biology techniques.
Experience with in vitro and/or in vivo model systems for the study of cellular phenotypes.
Experience with post-genomic and multi-omics technologies, including transcriptomics, proteomics, bulk and single-cell RNA/DNA sequencing, spatial transcriptomics, and/or multiplex immunofluorescence.
Basic programming and bioinformatics skills are desirable.
Good knowledge of written and spoken English.
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.
Application
To apply, please send the following documents:
Cover letter describing your research experience and scientific interests.
Curriculum Vitae.
Contact information for references.
Applications should be sent to: [email protected]
Posted on 23rd June 2026