Interdisciplinary PhD Program in Cancer Prevention at University of Helsinki

The CANCERPREV Marie Skłodowska-Curie Innovative Training Network (MSC ITN*) offers a highly competitive inter-institutional research training program in cancer prevention, with a focus on the interplay between sex hormone signalling and chronic inflammation, and genetic and epigenetic cancer risk factors. Research projects are centred on breast and skin cancer as benchmarks of cancer development in organs with reproductive and non-reproductive functions, respectively.

The training is provided by seven host academic institutions and eight associate NGOs and private companies in five EU countries with expertise spanning molecular and cellular cancer research, human genetics and epidemiology, bioinformatics and mathematics, biomarkers, biotechnology and drug development.

Joint research training, participation in workshops and meetings will foster communication and outreach efforts, to raise appreciation of societal challenges and open new job opportunities in cancer prevention.

POSITIONS: Selected PhD candidates will be employed for 3 years with an EU-funded contract that includes competitive salary, mobility allowance and social benefits. Contract duration is subject to a possibility of a 4th - 5th year extension. PhD students will be required to undertake at least one research stay outside of the main host laboratory in one or more academic or private partner.

WHO CAN APPLY: Applicants must hold or be close to obtaining a Master or equivalent degree in any discipline of life science or biostatistics / bioinformatics with evidence of high academic achievements. Selection procedure and all training activities and opportunities will be in English.

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Interdisciplinary PhD Program in Cancer Prevention at University of Helsinki