Phd Position In Pediatric Brain Tumors And Radio-Immunotherapy (Fpi Fellowship)

Organisation/Company FUNDACIÓN PARA LA INVESTIGACIÓN MÉDICA APLICADA Department Administration Research Field Other Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 15 Oct *********:00 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
We are seeking an outstanding PhD candidate for a 4-year FPI research fellowship funded by the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation. This position offers integration into an emerging research group, full funding, and access to state-of-the-art facilities.
We are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to join our research group under a 4-year FPI fellowship within the framework of the project \"Study of neuroimmune interactions to prevent cognitive decline induced by radiotherapy in pediatric brain tumors\"; funded by the Ministry of Science and Innovation MICIU **** I+D PID***********OA-I00.
Research group info PI: The position is based within the Radio-Immunotherapy Strategies for Pediatric Solid Tumors group at CIMA, led by Dr. Sara Labiano. The lab focuses on developing therapeutic strategies to overcome resistance in pediatric brain tumors while minimizing secondary effects associated side effects.
Specific functions of the candidate: The successful candidate will work with murine
models of pediatric brain tumors to test novel radio-immunotherapy strategies,
investigating the role of the immune system in driving the antitumoral response and
evaluating its potential to prevent cognitive sequelae.
Mandatory:
Education: Master's degree in Biomedicine, Immunology, Biotechnology, Neuroscience, or a related field, from a top-tier university or an institution of recognized academic excellence.
Animal Experimentation: Possession of the official accreditation/license to work with experimental animals (Category C / Functions B and C according to European/Spanish legislation). Having completed the practical training hours is not mandatory for application.
Language: C1 English level or equivalent proficiency (written and spoken).
Soft Skills: Highly motivated, pro-active profile, with a strong work ethic and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Other preferred requirements:
Scientific Background: Prior knowledge and/or experience in Immunology and/or Neuroscience is a strong plus.
Technical Skills: Hands-on laboratory experience in cellular or molecular biology techniques (e.g., cell culture, imaging and flow cytometry).
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