**START YOUR PhD IN CUTTING-EDGE CANCER RESEARCH**
Are you passionate about molecular biology, cancer research, and translational science?
Do you want your PhD work to have real clinical impact?
The **Genetics, Molecular Pathology and Rare Diseases Research Group** at UCAM is seeking a highly motivated predoctoral researcher to join an ambitious project at the interface of basic research and hospital-based pathology.
You will join the research line **in vitro and ex vivo tumor modeling**, contributing to the project: “_FSCN1 as a structural modulator of the cytoskeleton in T-cell lymphomas: molecular and functional bases._”
This project combines molecular biology, cancer pathology and translational research, with direct interaction with clinical samples and hospital professionals.
- Requirements:_
- Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, or a related field.
- Master’s degree in a relevant area.
- GPA = 8/10 (or equivalent).
- English level B2-C1.
- Valid driving license (mainly based at UCAM HiTech, with occasional work at Santa Lucía Hospital, Cartagena).
- Willingness to undertake an international research stay.
- Highly desirable:_
- Training or experience in Bioinformatics (Master’s degree, courses, or equivalent).
**What We Offer**:
- Predoctoral contract for 2 years, extendable up to 4 years, leading to a PhD degree.
- Integration into a well-established and dynamic research group with active projects in breast cancer, colon cancer and lymphoma.
- Supervision by experienced researchers:Dr. Pablo Conesa Zamora, Dr. Ginés Luengo Gil and Dr. Ana María Hurtado López.
- A truly collaborative and translational environment, in partnership with the Department of Pathology at Santa Lucía Hospital (Cartagena).
- Strong support for:_
- Publishing in high-impact international journals.
- Presenting results at national and international conferences.
- Opportunity to undertake an international research stay, enabling the award of an International PhD and the development of integral scientific collaborations.
**This is more than a PhD position, it is the start of your scientific career.**
If you are driven, ambitious, and ready to contribute to meaningful cancer research, we want to hear from you.
Take the next step toward becoming a researcher with international projection.
**Job Types**: Full-time, Temporary, Contract
Work Location: In person