Postdoctoral Researcher and Junior Researcher in Cancer Signaling Dynamics, Single-Cell Imaging, and Computational Biology
University of Turin / Cancer Signaling Dynamics Lab
is recruiting for a new research group focused on how
KRAS mutations reshape MAPK signaling dynamics
at the
single-cell level
and how these altered dynamics can be targeted with drug combinations.
The lab combines
cell engineering
,
live-cell microscopy
,
advanced image analysis
, and
single-cell data analysis
. The postdoctoral project is especially suited to candidates with a hybrid wet-lab/computational background, or strong expertise in one area plus motivation to develop the other. The junior researcher/pre-doctoral role is aimed at candidates within 6 years of a Master's degree and welcomes applicants with experimental skills and interest in quantitative/computational biology.
Open positions:
1 Postdoctoral researcher and 1 Junior researcher (within 6 years from Master's degree).
Research themes:
cancer signaling dynamics, KRAS-mutated cancers, MAPK/ERK signaling, fluorescent biosensors, live-cell imaging, cell culture, organoids, image/data analysis, and computational modeling/ML approaches.
Eligibility highlights:
Postdoc applicants should hold a PhD in a relevant field such as molecular biology, cancer biology, bioengineering, bioinformatics, or computational biology. The junior role requires a Master's degree in molecular biology, biotechnology, bioengineering, veterinary sciences, or a related field; a PhD is welcome but not required. Experience with mammalian cell culture and molecular biology is important, and skills in microscopy, CRISPR/Cas9, lentiviral transduction, organoid culture, and coding tools such as Python or R are advantageous.
Funding and contract:
These are paid research contracts. The postdoc starts with a 2-year contract (3-month probation) and may extend for 2 more years. The junior researcher role starts with a 1-year contract and may extend up to 3 years. The post mentions support for conference travel, research visits, and external fellowship applications.
Application window:
The postdoctoral role is open until filled, with applications reviewed on a rolling basis. The junior researcher role is also open until filled. The post asks candidates to email a brief statement of motivation/background and a CV to Paolo Gagliardi.
Location:
Department of Oncology, University of Turin; lab hosted by the Italian Institute for Genomic Medicine at Candiolo Cancer Institute, Italy.
