Entry-Level PhD Researcher in Biomedical Sciences
Join an interdisciplinary team at the University of Porto to advance cancer biology and biomarker research.
Best for:Best for early-career researchers with a PhD in Biomedical Sciences and experience in translational cancer research or biobank sample processing.
Overview
The Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto invites applications for an entry-level PhD researcher position within the HEALTH-UNORTE II project. Working within the RISE-Health research unit, the successful candidate will focus on tumor biology, molecular pathology, and the tumor microenvironment in solid tumors such as breast and colorectal cancer. The role involves processing and characterizing biological samples from tumor biobanks, integrating clinical and molecular data, and developing digital analysis methodologies. The appointee will collaborate closely with clinical and pathology teams to validate prognostic biomarkers and support personalized medicine initiatives.
What you'll do
- Conduct research in tumor biology, molecular pathology, and the tumor microenvironment focusing on breast and colorectal cancer.
- Perform histopathological, molecular, and spatial characterization of tumors using pathological anatomy and multiplex immunofluorescence.
- Collaborate in the creation, scientific validation, and management of sample collections within tumor biobanks.
- Integrate clinical and molecular datasets to identify prognostic and predictive therapeutic biomarkers.
- Develop and validate digital analysis methodologies and artificial intelligence algorithms for histological image mapping.
- Produce scientific reports, draft technical documentation, and prepare peer-reviewed articles for international publication.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Biomedical Sciences, Health Sciences, or a related field
Language: English; professional working proficiency
Instruction: English and Portuguese
Publications: Authorship or co-authorship of technical-scientific works is preferred.
- Completed PhD degree within the last 5 years from the application deadline
- Demonstrated background in translational research or precision medicine with biobank cohort analysis
- Practical experience operating high-throughput equipment and preparing samples for NGS or mass spectrometry
- Familiarity with molecular biology or digital histopathology techniques for tissue remodelling studies
- Open to national, foreign, and stateless candidates holding the required PhD degree
Funding & terms
How to apply
Candidates must submit their application documents through the official institutional portal or designated application route specified by the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto. Ensure all mandatory qualification records and proof of degree completion are attached before the closing date.
- CV
- PhD certificate
- Cover letter
- Research statement
Contact
Fernando Carlos de Landér Schmitt· Principal Investigator
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