IFOM is an internationally recognized non-profit cancer research institute supported by the Italian Association for Cancer Research (AIRC) based in Milan within a highly dynamic urban environment.IFOM's continuous success is ensured by the recruitment of highly-competitive undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate researchers worldwide, with over 24 countries currently represented in IFOM.IFOM labs are hosted within a research campus shared with the European Institute of Oncology and the Italian Institute of Technology.IFOM is committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment, based on mutual respect and on the enhancement of diversity, offering equal job opportunities to all qualified candidates.We seek for our Institute:Postdoctoral positions in Bardelli LabAbout the positionThe internationally recognized Bardelli Laboratory at IFOM ETS, the AIRC Institute of Molecular Oncology in Milan, invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher to work on a project focused on understanding the relationship between RNA decay and immunogenicity in colorectal cancer.Department overviewThe position is in Bardelli Lab, under the supervision of Dr Pietro Paolo VitielloProfile DescriptionWe are seeking an independent scientist with a PhD degree and excellent skills in molecular oncology and immunology. Methods will include cell culture, drug screenings, genetic perturbations, multi-omics, and animal experiments.Your efforts will aim to identify and validate new immunotherapy approaches for immune refractory colorectal tumors.Language skillsProficiency in English for speaking and writing - English is the working language at the Institute.Required skillsGreat communication skills and strong motivation to work in a collaborative and constructive lab environment; Good knowledge of cancer biology and in vitro pharmacology; Demonstrated hands-on experience with human and mouse cell culture and with common molecular biology techniques; Demonstrated hands-on experience with animal cancer models; Additionally desired skillsAdvanced skills in data analysis and graphical processing; Familiarity with bioinformatic analyses and interpretation of genomic/transcriptomic data will be considered a plus; Educational experiencePhD degree in Molecular Medicine/Oncology, Experimental Cancer Immunology or related fields; What we offerInternational work environment, flextime, guest house inside the Campus, agreements with discounts for Gym, Pharmacy, Psychology service and various shops around Ifom areaBar and canteen inside the campus & lunch benefit, Company Nursery, continuous support to candidates and their families (including homing, schooling, registration to the national health system, work permit etc.) thanks to the activities of the Welcome office, Medical ServiceLaptop, Caf service- tax declaration.Type of ContractAnnual Renewal fellowship (post-doc)LocationMilan – Scalo di Porta Romana areaContactsCandidates should send their CV together with a cover letter describing their interest in applying for the role and explain how they meet the set criteria, and contact details of their referees topietropaolo.vitiello@ifom.euconsideration of applications will begin as they are received and will continue until the position is filled.This announcement is addressed to both sexes pursuant to Laws 903/77 and 125/91 and to people of all ages and nationalities pursuant to Legislative Decrees 215/03 and 216/03.Disclaimer privacyArticle 13 of the EU Regulation 2016/679) We inform you that the archiving and processing of data referring to you are carried out by IFOM - Istituto Fondazione di Oncologia Molecolare ETS in order to perform the recruitment process. Pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) the legal basis for the processing is the necessity to take steps at the request of the data subject prior to entering into a contract. Your data shall be communicated to third parties that could be located in countries outside the European Union for the recruitment process. IFOM has obtained the necessary guarantees to transfer the Data in compliance with the provisions of Chapter V of the GDPR. The resumes received will be deleted at the end of the calendar year following the one of receipt; if you are still interested in proposing your application you will have to re-send. According to Article 15 et seq of the EU Regulation 2016/679 to exercise your rights you can write to the Data Controller: IFOM - Istituto Fondazione di Oncologia Molecolare ETS, via Adamello 16, Milano, privacy-desk@ifom.eu.finally, we inform you that IFOM has appointed a Data Protection Officer (DPO) who can be contacted at dpo@ifom.eu