Momina Condorelli
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PhD in Nanoplatforms and Oncolytic Viruses for Cancer Immunotherapy (Glioblastoma) University of Naples Federico II in Italy
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Molecular Biology
Funding
MSCA Doctoral Network funded by the European Union (GA 101227308). The position offers a competitive salary with living and mobility allowances in line with MSCA standards, plus a family allowance if applicable. Training is provided in a multidisciplinary network with academic and private-sector partners across Europe, including mandatory international secondments.
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Expired
Country
Italy
University
University of Naples Federico II
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Call for applications for 2 PhD/doctoral candidates in the MSCA Doctoral Network INTRABRAIN at the University of Naples Federico II, Italy.
The project is titled Nanoplatforms and Oncolytic Viruses for Novel Cancer Immunotherapy Strategies and focuses on glioblastoma (GBM), nanomedicine, virotherapy, cancer immunotherapy, biomaterials, and advanced drug delivery to the brain. The network aims to develop innovative nanoparticle-based and oncolytic virus-enhanced strategies to overcome immune evasion, the blood-brain barrier, and the limitations of conventional therapies.
Successful candidates will join the Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnology and work under the supervision of Prof. Gerolama Condorelli and Prof. Danilo Fiore. The network includes academic and private-sector partners across Europe and offers interdisciplinary training in nanomedicine, oncolytic virotherapy, cancer immunotherapy, biomaterials engineering, translational research, entrepreneurship, communication, and project management.
Eligibility highlights: a Master’s degree in Medicine, Medical Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, or a related field; no doctoral degree at recruitment; compliance with the MSCA mobility rule; and high proficiency in English. Experience with nucleic acids or cancer cells is preferred.
Funding: MSCA living and mobility allowances in line with EU standards, with a family allowance if applicable. The project also includes mandatory international secondments and a strong multidisciplinary training environment.
Application: submit a single PDF in English to Prof. Gerolama Condorelli at [email protected]. Required documents include the INTRABRAIN application form, CV, cover letter, degree certificate and transcripts, proof of English proficiency, references, and any relevant publications or research certificates.
Deadline: 2026-05-28.
More information: https://www.intrabrain.eu/
Funding details
MSCA Doctoral Network funded by the European Union (GA 101227308). The position offers a competitive salary with living and mobility allowances in line with MSCA standards, plus a family allowance if applicable. Training is provided in a multidisciplinary network with academic and private-sector partners across Europe, including mandatory international secondments.
What's required
Applicants must have a Master’s degree in Medicine, Medical Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, or a related field. They must not already hold a doctoral degree at the time of recruitment and must satisfy the MSCA mobility rule, meaning they must not have resided or carried out their main activity in Italy for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately before recruitment. High proficiency in English (written and spoken) is required. Experience with nucleic acids or cancer cells is preferred.
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Professors
Prof.
Italy
Research Interests
Neuropsychology
Pharmacy
Nanomedicine
Glioblastoma
Drug Delivery
Prof.
Italy
Research Interests
Immunology
Virology
Cancer Biology
Oncology
Tumor Immunology
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