PhD Candidate (Clinical Research, On-site)

Job summary

A 3-year PhD scholarship is available for a motivated candidate interested in the intersection of cancer biology and endocrinology, focusing on stanniocalcin-2 (STC2) and its role in obesity-related cancer. The project is part of a collaborative research initiative funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (MSc or equivalent) in molecular biology, biomedicine, or related fields.
• Preferably prior experience in endocrinology or cancer research.
• Interest in working with animal models (mice) is essential.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
• A motivated, independent, and quality-oriented approach to research.

Responsibilities

• Establish and analyze patient-derived xenograft (PDX) mouse models of ER+ breast cancer.
• Sample and process tumor and adjacent/distant adipose tissue from breast cancer patients.
• Assess STC2 activity, IGF-2 signaling, and tumor growth under estrogen-controlled conditions.
• Analyze molecular data generated through sequencing and omics-based approaches.

Education

Salary and Working Conditions

PhD students will be employed as PhD fellows according to the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations in public employment agreement, with a base salary of DKK 374,912.98, excluding pension contributions.

• A master’s degree in a relevant field is required.