Postdoctoral position on radioligating resistance and radiotherapy in prostate cancer in the Functional Cancer Genomics Lab — USI – Università della Svizzera italiana
CHF 49'500 - 75'000
USI – Università della Svizzera italiana · Lugano (TI)
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- Lugano
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SalaryCHF 49'500 - 75'000
Role overview
The Institute of Oncology Research (IOR), affiliated with the Università della Svizzera italiana (USI), is located in a brand-new, high-tech research building that hosts more than 20 different research groups.
It offers state-of-the-art facilities together with the neighboring Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB).
It offers a thriving environment with leading edge research projects and multiple occasions of interaction with world leaders in the fields of cancer, immunology, and DNA biology (see Ph.D. lecture series at PhD Program).
- The Institute of Oncology Research (IOR), affiliated with the Università della Svizzera italiana (USI), is located in a brand-new, high-tech research building that hosts more than 20 different research groups.
- It offers state-of-the-art facilities together with the neighboring Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB).
- Postdoctoral position on resistance to radioligand and radiotherapy in prostate cancer in the Functional Cancer Genomics Lab
- Sede Lugano, Svizzera (Canton Ticino) Dipartimento/Istituto Institute of Oncology Research (IOR) Ruolo
- PhD in biology, biomedicine, or a closely related field
- Expertise in functional investigations in the DNA damage response (DDR)
Main responsibilities
- Postdoctoral position on resistance to radioligand and radiotherapy in prostate cancer in the Functional Cancer Genomics Lab
- Sede Lugano, Svizzera (Canton Ticino) Dipartimento/Istituto Institute of Oncology Research (IOR) Ruolo
- PostDoc in the Functional Cancer Genomics laboratory directed by Prof.
- Jean- Philippe Theurillat at the IOR – Institute of Oncology Research in Bellinzona, Switzerland
Key requirements
- PhD in biology, biomedicine, or a closely related field
- Expertise in functional investigations in the DNA damage response (DDR)
- At least one first-author peer-reviewed publication in the DDR field
- Pro-active, collaborative attitude and a genuine passion for leading-edge research
- Strong communication skills (English is mandatory) and team player spirit Advantageous
- Experience with CRISPR-based functional genomic screens
- Access to state-of-the-art core facilities (genomics, imaging, flow cytometry, bioinformatics, and more)
- Multidisciplinary training at the interface of cancer biology, functional genomics, and clinical translation A dynamic, supportive, and international team culture
- Strong mentoring with an emphasis on career development
What the company offers
- Experience with in vivo mouse models of cancer Cosa offriamo A fully funded position in a world-class research environment
Application process
- Applications must be submitted online by filling out the form accessible through the following link: CANDIDATES. Deadline: June 30th, 2026 Starting date Negotiable
- As an institution that values diversity, IOR particularly encourages applications from women and all individuals from underrepresented groups.
Contacts
- For scientific and position-related questions, please contact: jean-philippe.theurillat@ior.usi.ch
- For administrative questions, please contact humanresources@ior.usi.ch Deadline
- More information about the IOR is available at [www.ior.usi.ch](http://www.ior.usi.ch) and [https://ior.usi.ch/en/group/functional-cancer-genomics](https://ior.usi.ch/en/group/functional-cancer-genomics)
- IOR strives to be an equal opportunity and family-friendly employer.
Additional details
- Postdoctoral position on resistance to radioligand and radiotherapy in prostate cancer in the Functional Cancer Genomics Lab Lugano, Svizzera (Canton Ticino) Dipartimento/Istituto Institute of Oncology Research (IOR)
- Clinical patient tissue samples for mechanistic validation via multiplexed immunohistochemistry and single-cell sequencing Collaborative Environment
- Strong communication skills (English is mandatory) and team player spirit
- Experience with in vivo mouse models of cancer A fully funded position in a world-class research environment
- Multidisciplinary training at the interface of cancer biology, functional genomics, and clinical translation A dynamic, supportive, and international team culture
- For administrative questions, please contact humanresources@ior.usi.ch
- Applications must be submitted online by filling out the form accessible through the following link: CANDIDATES. Deadline: June 30th, 2026 Informazioni aggiuntive
Notes and original content
- Lugano, Svizzera (Canton Ticino)
- Dipartimento/Istituto
- Institute of Oncology Research (IOR)
- Descrizione
- The group combines functional genomics, translational pathology, and cutting-edge experimental models to drive discoveries from bench to bedside.
- A full list of our publications is available on PubMed.
- Research Projects
- Clinical patient tissue samples for mechanistic validation via multiplexed immunohistochemistry and single-cell sequencing
- Collaborative Environment
- Advantageous
