Project Leader In Translational Radiobiology m H/F - Institut Curie

The project leader will join a research team that includes about 20 people developing advanced therapy in radiation oncology within a research lab of about 65 with expertise in molecular imaging, digital pathology, preclinical testing, radiomics and dosiomics.

The medical-scientific program entitled Innovative radiotherapy, radiobiology and molecular imaging, which is the embodiment of the research-care continuum that makes the Institut Curie model so unique, coordinates the joint efforts of the Research Center and the Hospital Group to strengthen our contribution to the fight against cancer at the national and international level. The close integration between cutting-edge research and patient care provides an exceptional environment for impactful cancer research, fostering innovations that can directly benefit patients.

The translational radiation oncology program is a flagship program of Institut Curie medical-scientific program and the project leader is expected to play a key role in that program.

Job description

The Project Leader goal is to actively :
- Contribute to the development of innovative fractionated radiotherapy regimens,
- Participate in the investigation of the associated radiobiological mechanisms,
- Study their interplay with biological mechanisms associated with other treatment modalities such as immunotherapy,
- Design preclinical and clinical trials aiming at demonstrating the value of innovative dose delivery approaches. Applicants are expected to propose an ambitious research program along these lines.

Training and experience required
- PhD and at least one postdoc experience
- Excellent track record (publications, grants)
- Fluent in English
- Previous experience in management wouldbe a bonus but is not mandatory

All our opportunities are open to people with disabilities.

Contract information

Type of contract : Fixed-term contract with a defined objective / 36 months maximum

Working hours : Full time

Remuneration : in accordance with current pay scales

Benefits : Collective catering, 70% reimbursement of annual travel expenses, company health insurance scheme.

A package that will match the expertise of the candidate will BE provided to support the start of the project.

This package is supported by the SIRIC Curie « INCa-DGOS-Inserm-ITMO cancer\_18000 » and is also open to candidates with an existing post (Inserm, CNRS...).

Contact

To apply, please send a cover letter, a summary of scientific achievements (1 page), a research program proposal (3 pages) and 2 or 3 references.

Offer publication date : 14/01/2025

Application deadline : 28/02/2025

The Institut Curie is an inclusive equal opportunities employer.

IT is also committed to high standards of research integrity.