The lab of Molecular Mechanisms of Cancer and Aging headed by Prof. Pier Giuseppe Pelicci at the European Institute of Oncology IEO of Milan (Italy) is looking for a motivated and talented bioinformatician post-doc. The successful candidate will join an international and multidisciplinary research group to develop and apply statistical, machine learning methods and predictive models to tackle cutting edge questions in cancer genomics, clinical research and epigenetics. The goal of the project is the investigation of mechanisms underlying the formation and repair of endogenous DNA double-strand breaks and their consequences on genome integrity, in the context of high-throughput sequencing data.
The fellowship is immediately available, the salary will be commensurate to the experience.
REQUIREMENTS:
- PhD in computational biology, bioinformatics, data science, biotechnology or relevant field, already obtained or expected to be obtained within 6 months from the deadline of the call.
- Ability to work independently
- Experience in analyzing sequencing data (single cell and bulk RNA-seq, 10x multiome, whole exome/genome sequencing, ChIP-seq, Hi-C, etc.)
- Programming skills in R and/or python
- Proficient in Unix system
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
NICE TO HAVE:
- Experience in cancer related public databases
- Experience with pipeline manager (NextFlow)
- Experience with HPC
- Experience with database construction and maintenance
RESPONSABILITIES
- Deliver omics sequencing data analyses to the research group, institute and at scientific conferences
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The European Institute of Oncology (IEO) is one of the leading research institutes in Italy. IEO operates as a Comprehensive Cancer Center, linking fundamental and applied research to clinical activities, patient care and clinical trials. The Department of Experimental Oncology (DEO) hosts ~250 scientists working in 20 independent research groups and units. DEO is located within a scientific campus together with two other partner institutions: the FIRC Institute of Molecular Oncology (IFOM) and the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT). The IEO is one of the 13 members of the EU-LIFE alliance to promote excellence in life sciences in Europe. IEO is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity.
Applications should be sent through the appropriate link and should include a CV, cover letter, a list of publications and contact details of 2 - 3 referees. Deadline: 20/10/2025
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 and economic treatment, pursuant to Legislative Decree no. 198/2006. 3
Milano, 10/10/2025