Postdoctoral Position in Cancer Therapy Resistance at CIC bioGUNE

2025/06/24

We seek a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join “PreMetaCan AECC”, a cutting-edge project on cancer metabolism and precision medicine in the Cancer Therapy Resistance Lab at CIC bioGUNE, a Severo Ochoa Excellence research center in Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain. This position is part of a prestigious €2M Scientific Foundation of the Spanish Association Against Cancer (AECC) Excellence grant aimed at tackling systemic tumor-host metabolic interactions to advance precision oncology.

The successful candidate will be hired on a full employment contract for 3 years with a competitive salary. As a postdoc at CIC bioGUNE you will be part of a dynamic and collaborative scientific environment and have access to state-of-the-art facilities, giving you the opportunity to consolidate a strong scientific career. The position is available immediately and will remain open until filled. Expected starting date: Sept-Oct 2025.

The research will be conducted at the Cancer Therapy Resistance Lab, led by Dr. Ana Ruiz-Saenz. The team is dedicated to uncovering the molecular mechanisms driving resistance to targeted cancer therapies, with an especial focus on the role of tumor-associated aberrant glycosylation in breast cancer. We integrate clinical data, 3D co-culture models and patient-derived samples to explore new aspects of resistance to HER2-targeting therapies (antibodies, and antibody-drug conjugates).

Application procedure:

Motivated candidates should submit an application package including (i) a detailed CV, (ii) a cover letter describing your research goals, and (iii) contact details for 3 references.

Applications should be submitted via the form available at form and indicating 42081 as reference.