Doctoral Researcher; Translational Cancer Research

Organisation/Company Tampere University Research Field Biological sciences » Other Medical sciences » Other Technology » Biotechnology Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Final date to receive applications 8 Mar 2026 - 21:59 (UTC) Country Finland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

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Tampere University and Tampere University of Applied Sciences create a unique environment for multidisciplinary, inspirational and high-impact research and education. Our university community has its competitive edges in technology, health and society.
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We are looking for a Doctoral Researcher in the field of Translational Cancer Research / Precision Medicine in Colorectal Cancer
. The position is full-time and will be filled for a fixed-term period of 3 years. The workplace is located at Kauppi Kampus, Tampere University.

The Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology (MET) is dedicated to pursuing world-class research and delivering high-quality education in the fields of biomedical engineering, biotechnology, medicine and health technology. We conduct internationally acclaimed basic and applied research.

The position is situated within a research project focusing on precision medicine approaches for JAK‑targeted therapy in colorectal cancer (CRC). The research group combines expertise in molecular oncology, cell and organoid models, drug testing, and bioinformatics to develop stratification strategies for future clinical trials.

We are seeking a highly motivated Doctoral Researcher to join a project investigating precision medicine approaches for JAK‑targeted therapies in colorectal cancer, with a focus on integrating experimental and computational strategies to identify patient subgroups and biomarkers for treatment response.

The selected candidate will be able to focus on their doctoral research full-time, get supervision, and implement new ideas as a part of a research team in the positive and multidisciplinary environment of the MET faculty.

In addition to the doctoral dissertation, the duties of a doctoral researcher may include participation in education or other faculty tasks that support your studies.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in molecular medicine, cancer biology, immunology, biotechnology, or a related field
• Proven experience in mammalian cell culture
• Experience with organoid culture, RNA and protein analysis techniques (e.g., RT-qPCR, immunoblotting, flow cytometry, sequencing methodologies) is considered a strong asset
• Experience in bioinformatic or computational analysis of biological data is considered an asset. Bioinformatic analyses will be conducted in close collaboration with experienced researchers within the team, allowing the doctoral researcher to develop analytical skills alongside experimental work.
• Good communication skills in English, and ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability and motivation to pursue and complete a doctoral degree as demonstrated during prior studies or otherwise.

You need to have completed a relevant Master’s degree before the starting date of employment.

Successful candidates must be pursuing or should be accepted to study towards a doctoral degree in the Doctoral Programme in Medicine, Biosciences and Biomedical Engineering. Please visit the admissions webpage for more information on eligibility requirements.

Tampere University is a unique, multidisciplinary, and boldly forward-looking community. Our values are openness, diversity, responsibility, courage, critical thinking, and learner-centeredness. We hope that you can embrace these values and promote them in your work.

We offer

The planned starting date is in April 2026, or as mutually agreed. The position is full-time, and it will be filled for a fixed-term period of 3 years. A trial period of 6 months applies to all our new employees.

The salary will be based on both the job requirements and the employee's personal performance in accordance with the Finnish University Salary System .…