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Predoctoral Researcher (Translational Molecular Pathology Research Group)

EURAXESS hosting organisation · Plusieurs pays européens

The Translational Molecular Pathology Laboratory at the Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) is seeking a highly motivated candidate to join our team and undertake a PhD thesis within the Intercellular Communication Research Line. The successful candidate will apply to the Amics del VHIR PhD Call 2026 and, if awarded the fellowship, will investigate how cancer cells communicate with surrounding stromal cells to adapt to therapeutic stress. The project will focus on the emerging phenomenon of intercellular mitochondrial transfer and its regulation by Connexin 43 (Cx43), a major mediator of cell-cell communication in cancer. The project will use quantitative mitochondrial-tracing approaches, including a recently established HiBiT-based platform, live-cell imaging, CRISPR-engineered cancer

At a glance

Where: Multiple European countries
Deadline: 2026-09-25
Funding: Funding described on programme page
Board: EURAXESS

Who can apply

Criteria stated by the funder on the official source.

Nationality

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Education

Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Education Level Master Degree or equivalent Skills/Qualifications Education and qualifications: Required: - University degree (Bachelor’s) in Biomedical Sciences, Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or a related field in the life or health sciences. - Official university Master’s degree providing access to a PhD programme, meeting the eligibility requirements of the Amics del VHIR PhD Call 2026 - Minimum average grade of 8.5/10 in both t

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Funding and what it does not cover

Funding details were taken from the official programme page text. Confirm the current call before applying.