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Ruđer Bošković Institute

Postdoctoral Fellow, Division of Molecular Medicine, Ruđer Bošković Institute Ruđer Bošković Institute in Croatia

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Biochemistry

Funding

Available

Deadline

Oct 30, 2026

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Croatia

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Ruđer Bošković Institute

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Keywords

Biochemistry
Molecular Biology
Biomedical Engineering
Biology
Cancer Research
Cell Culture Techniques
Biomedicine

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Ruđer Bošković Institute in Zagreb, Croatia, is recruiting a Postdoctoral Fellow for the Division of Molecular Medicine, Laboratory for Hereditary Cancer. The position is linked to the project “The role of Hedgehog-GLI signaling in growth factor mediated tumor-stroma communication in 2D and 3D in vitro models”, funded by the Croatian Science Foundation.

The postdoctoral researcher will work in the area of Biomedicine and Health, specifically within the field of Fundamental Medical Sciences, with a research focus on cancer biology, tumor-stroma interaction, and signaling pathways in in vitro model systems. The description highlights work involving human cell culture, molecular biology, biochemistry, and 2D/3D experimental models, including spheroid-based approaches and possible bioinformatic analysis of RNA-seq data.

This is a full-time, temporary position for 16 months, or until the project ends, whichever comes first. The post is open as one position and is explicitly a postdoctoral role rather than a PhD studentship. The deadline for applications is 30 October 2026 at 23:00 (Europe/Zagreb).

Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent in one of the relevant areas: Biomedicine and Health (Fundamental Medical Sciences), Biology, or Interdisciplinary Science, and they must comply with the general conditions of Croatian law for science and higher education employment. Required experience includes human cell culture, PCR/qPCR, Western blot, and strong English communication skills. Additional preference is given to candidates with experience in viability, migration, and invasion assays, 3D cell culture, RNA-seq analysis, and previous research output.

Applications must be submitted electronically only as a single PDF file (max 15 MB). The application should include the application form, CV, diploma, at least one referee email address, and other evidence supporting the selection criteria. Applicants whose degrees were earned outside Croatia must obtain recognition of foreign higher educational qualifications before signing the contract. The application email should use the specified subject line and be sent to the institute’s competition office email address.

Overall, this is a research-intensive postdoctoral opportunity in cancer research at a leading Croatian research institute, suited to candidates with strong wet-lab molecular biology skills and an interest in tumor microenvironment signalling and translational biomedicine.

Funding details

Available

What's required

Applicants must meet the general conditions of Article 39 paragraph 7 of the Croatian Law on Science and Higher Education. A PhD is required in Biomedicine and Health (Fundamental Medical Sciences), Natural Sciences (Biology), or Interdisciplinary Science. Required skills and experience include practical experience with human cell culture, basic molecular biology and biochemistry methods such as PCR, qPCR, and Western blot, and active use of English in speaking and writing. Additional advantages are experience with viability, migration and invasion assays in human cell lines, basic experience with 3D cell cultures (spheroid models), basic bioinformatic analysis of RNA-seq data, and prior research experience evidenced by publications, conference presentations, or project work. Candidates whose higher qualifications were obtained outside Croatia must obtain recognition of foreign higher educational qualifications before signing the contract.

How to apply

Submit the application electronically as a single PDF file, no larger than 15 MB. Include the application form, CV, diploma, an email address of at least one referee, and supporting evidence for the selection criteria. Use the email subject line exactly as requested: "Application for job vacancy: Contest point 11 – Postdoctoral Fellow" and send it to [email protected].

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