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Rudjer Boskovic Institute

Postdoctoral Fellow in Aquaporin Function in Cancer Cells Rudjer Boskovic Institute in Croatia

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Cell Biology

Funding

Available

Deadline

Oct 30, 2026

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Croatia

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Rudjer Boskovic Institute

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Keywords

Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Molecular Biology
Biomedical Engineering
Biology
Cancer Research
Signaling
Membrane Transport
Tumor Response
Biomedicine

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About this position

Postdoctoral Fellow position at the Rudjer Boskovic Institute, Division of Molecular Medicine, Laboratory for Membrane Transport and Signaling, Zagreb, Croatia.

The project is focused on Localization and Function of Aquaporin 3 and Aquaporin 5 in Cancer Cells: Effects on Treatment Resistance and Response, with research in biomedicine and health and fundamental medical sciences. The work is part of a Croatian Science Foundation-funded project and is offered as a full-time, fixed-term appointment for 10 months, or until 30 November 2027, whichever comes first.

Eligible applicants must hold a PhD in Biomedicine and Health, Biology, or Interdisciplinary Science (Biotechnology in Biomedicine), and should have experience with key cell and molecular biology and biochemistry techniques, including cell culture, PCR, qPCR, and Western blot. Strong English language ability is required. The post also favors candidates with previous research experience and a doctorate focused on tumors and therapy response.

Applicants with qualifications obtained outside Croatia must secure recognition of foreign higher educational qualifications before the employment contract is signed. The position is open to one candidate and includes a six-month trial period. Applications are submitted by email in a single PDF file, with the required documents and subject line specified in the advert.

Deadline: 30 October 2026 (23:00 Europe/Zagreb). Contact/application email: [email protected].

Funding details

Available

What's required

Applicants must comply with the general conditions of Article 39 paragraph 7 of the Croatian Law on Science and Higher Education. Required is a PhD in Biomedicine and Health (Fundamental Medical Sciences), Biology, or Interdisciplinary Science (Biotechnology in Biomedicine), experience with basic techniques in cell and molecular biology and biochemistry (cell cultures, PCR, qPCR, Western blot), and active oral and written English. Preference will be given to candidates with prior research experience (published papers, conference attendance, participation in research projects, etc.) and a PhD thesis focused on tumors and response to therapy. 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, at least one referee email address, and other supporting evidence for the selection criteria. Send it to [email protected] with the subject line 'Application for job vacancy: Contest point 12 – Postdoctoral Fellow'.

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