3-Year PhD Position in Blood Cancers at Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute
Join the MSCA CarrerasPathfinders program to conduct innovative doctoral research in blood cancers under expert supervision.
Best for:Best for aspiring life science researchers with a strong academic background in biology, molecular medicine, or related fields seeking international PhD training.
Overview
The Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute (IJC) is offering a fully-funded 3-year PhD position as part of the CarrerasPathfinders program, co-funded by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) COFUND initiative. The successful candidate will work on project DC14 under the supervision of Dr. Marcus Buschbeck and co-supervision of Dr. Jeannine Diesch, focusing on blood cancer biology and clinical translation. The role involves participating in interdisciplinary research, network-wide training events, and international secondments. Applicants are expected to hold a relevant master's degree, meet EU mobility requirements, and demonstrate a strong motivation for leukemia research.
What you'll do
- Conduct independent and collaborative research focused on blood cancer biology and innovative treatments
- Participate in network-wide training programs, annual retreats, courses, and scientific seminars
- Complete secondments lasting between 3 to 11 months at collaborating international partner institutions
- Prepare scientific data for publication in peer-reviewed journals and presentation at international conferences
- Enrol in and successfully complete the doctoral program requirements at a collaborating university
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree totaling 300 ECTS, with at least 60 ECTS corresponding to the Master's degree
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; high level of proficiency in written and spoken English
Instruction: English
- High level of motivation and scientific interest in blood cancers
- Strong academic background suitable for doctoral level studies
- Ability to work effectively within an international and interdisciplinary team
- Must not have a doctoral degree at the date of recruitment
- Must comply with the MSCA mobility rule: must not have resided or carried out main activity in Spain for more than 12 months in the 3 years prior to the call deadline
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-11 (Europe/Paris)
Carefully review the Guide for Applicants and project details on the CarrerasPathfinders website. Prepare all required application documents including your CV, project-specific motivation letter, and academic degrees. Submit your completed application through the official online application portal before the deadline.
- CV
- Motivation letter
- BSc + MSc transcripts
- Application form
- MSCA mobility rule supporting documents
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