Requirements: English
Company: IFOM
Region: Milan , Lombardy
Are you a dynamic and ambitious scientist ready tomake an impact in the booming field of aging and its role incancer? The AIRC Institute of Molecular Oncology (IFOM) in thevibrant city of Milan, Italy, invites applications for the positionof Junior Group Leader. IFOM, was established in 1998 as the firstItalian research center dedicated to exploring the molecularmechanisms underlying tumor formation and progression. In 2022,IFOM secured funding to expand its mission, which now includesrapid and effective translation of basic cancer research findingsinto clinical applications for patients. Unleash Your Potential Asa Junior Group Leader at IFOM, you will be part of the emergingwave of scientists involved in understanding the mechanistic basesof aging, preferentially in mammalian systems and with the ambitionto make an impact on human conditions. You will be able to interactand complement established research groups in IFOM studying themechanisms and impact of cellular senescence, telomere biology,cell plasticity and mechanobiology with the intent of establishingand contributing to thriving community in IFOM interested on agingand its impact on human disorders, cancer first. You will make themost of IFOM in-house assets ranging from the ability to run largepharmachological and genetic screens, to multi-centric clinicaltrials. World-Class Resources IFOM provides unparalleled access tocutting-edge core facilities and advanced technologies. Harness thepower of bulk and single cell genomics, proteomics, metabolomics,imaging, spatial transcriptomics, digital pathology, and animalfacilities, ensuring your research is at the forefront ofinnovation. Take advantage of a unique data set and sample cohortsfrom IFOM initiated clinical trials in colorectal and breastcancer. Collaborative Excellence Join a dynamic internationalscientific community that thrives on interdisciplinarycollaboration. Work alongside experts in cancer genetics, genomestability, cell signaling, protein stability, genomic analysis,mechanobiology, and immunology, fostering an environment wheregroundbreaking ideas flourish. Real-world Impact Collaborateclosely with basic and data scientists, experimental pathologists,and clinical oncologists, contributing to and shaping innovativemechanism-inspired clinical trials. Make a tangible impact oncancer treatment and patient outcomes through your discoveries. Anewly established liaison with the new department in ComputingSciences, an interdisciplinary center for research in fundamentaland modeling problems in information and computation at BocconiUniversity Milan, will also allow to foster the deployment of AIin the translational field. Comprehensive Support IFOM offers acompetitive start-up package and compensation, along withadministrative and grants management support. As a member of theAIRC Institute of Molecular Oncology, you''ll benefit fromnetworking opportunities, training sessions, mentoring and fundingpossibilities to fuel your research endeavors. Qualifications - MD,MD/PhD or PhD and postdoctoral research experience; - Strongpublication record; - Potential to establish an independent,externally-funded research program; Preferred Qualifications -Experience working in a matrix environment within academicmedicine; - Proven success in collaborating with multi-disciplinaryteams; How to Apply Send to recruitment@ifom.eu the followingdocuments: - CV; - Cover letter detailing your research interests;- Research plan; - Contact information for three references; PLEASENOTE: Uncompleted application will not be considered. Actfastreview of applications begins immediately and continues untilthe position is filled. Diversity Matters IFOM is an equalopportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Weencourage applications from women and underrepresented minoritiesto contribute to scientific excellence. Seize this opportunity toshape the future of cancer metastasis research at IFOM. Join us inMilan, where passion meets purpose. Your journey to scientificexcellence starts here. Disclaimer privacy ENG - (Article 13 of theEU Regulation 2016/679) We inform you that the archiving andprocessing of data referring to you are carried out by IFOM -Istituto Fondazione di Oncologia Molecolare ETS in order to performthe recruitment process. Pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) the legalbasis for the processing is the necessity to take steps at therequest of the data subject prior to entering into a contract. Yourdata shall be communicated to third parties that could be locatedin countries outside the European Union for the recruitmentprocess. IFOM has obtained the necessary guarantees to transfer theData in compliance with the provisions of Chapter V of the GDPR.The resumes received will be deleted at the end of the calendaryear following the one of receipt; if you are still interested inproposing your application you will have to re-send. Accor