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PhD in Genetic dissection of metastasis in a Drosophila colorectal cancer model University of Lleida in Canada

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Biology

Funding

Available

Deadline

Nov 15, 2026

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Canada

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University of Lethbridge

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Keywords

Biology
Gene Expression
Disease Modeling
Medical Science
Colorectal Cancer
Tumor Microenvironment
Metastasis
Epigenetic
Drosophila Melanogaster
Cancer Genetics

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PhD opportunity at the University of Lleida / Biomedical Research Institute of Lleida (IRBLleida) in the group Drosophila models of disease and (epi)genetic analysis. The project focuses on the genetic dissection of metastasis using several colorectal cancer models developed in the lab, with the aim of understanding the cellular processes that drive metastatic spread.

The research uses Drosophila models that recapitulate mutations relevant to human colorectal cancer, enabling the study of tumour cell plasticity, gene-expression choreography, adaptation to new microenvironments, and the mechanisms that initiate metastatic dissemination of primary tumour cells. This is a strong fit for candidates interested in cancer biology, genetics, epigenetics, and in vivo disease modelling.

The group is based at IRBLleida and has a long-term collaboration with Dr. Kyra Campbell at the University of Sheffield (UK). As part of the PhD training, the student is expected to spend some time in Campbell’s laboratory, offering international exposure and additional research experience.

Eligibility highlights: applicants should have a degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedicine or a similar field, with a grade above 6.5/10; a completed Master’s degree is required to qualify for the fellowship; and fluent English is required. The role is a full-time, temporary PhD position (37.5 hours/week) starting 1 March 2027.

Application deadline: 15 November 2026 at 18:00 (Europe/Madrid). Applications are submitted by email to [email protected].

Funding details

Available

What's required

Applicants should hold a degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedicine or a similar discipline with a grade above 6.5/10. Applicants should also have finished a Master's degree to qualify for the fellowship. Fluent English skills are required. The successful candidate is expected to undertake an independent research project, complete PhD courses, engage in research activities including a research stint at the University of Sheffield, contribute to teaching and dissemination, and publish scientific papers leading to a PhD thesis.

How to apply

Apply by email to [email protected] with the stated PhD title in the subject line. Use the contact email provided in the listing for the application. The position deadline is 15 November 2026 at 18:00 (Europe/Madrid).

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