Würth Early Career Principal Investigator – Botton-Champalimaud Pancreatic Cancer Centre

Offer Description

Champalimaud Young Investigator Positions:  

- Highly attractive opportunities for talented investigators in translational pancreatic cancer research

- Full-Time, Würth Early Career Principal Investigator (PI) 

About the centre

The Botton-Champalimaud Pancreatic Cancer Centre (BCPCC), located on the spectacular waterfront campus of the Champalimaud Foundation in Lisbon, is a one-of-a-kind, state-of-the-art facility entirely dedicated to pancreatic cancer. By uniting exceptional clinical care with cutting-edge basic and translational research under one roof, the BCPCC fosters an ecosystem where scientific breakthroughs rapidly translate into patient impact. We are currently expanding our research faculty and seeking highly motivated, visionary early career researchers to join us. Potential candidates would be emerging leaders ready to establish and direct independent research groups focused on understanding, diagnosing, treating or preventing pancreatic cancer. We are looking for scientists and physician-scientists who leverage exciting approaches such as advanced computational, bioengineering, molecular biology or high-resolution tools to tackle complex oncological challenges. Successful candidates will have the possibility to establish dynamic teams, develop highly innovative research programs, and actively engage in the highly collaborative, interdisciplinary culture of the Champalimaud Foundation. 

Skills/Qualifications

You should hold an MD/PhD or PhD in a relevant scientific, medical, computational, or engineering discipline, with a stellar postdoctoral track record demonstrating originality, productivity, and the potential for setting up an independent young investigator group. Areas of potential interest may include:

- Work at the interface between AI and pancreatic cancer

- AI - based Foundation Models & Computational Biology

- Digital Pathology & Spatial Profiling 

- Radiomics & Advanced Medical Imaging

- Tissue Engineering & 3D Disease Modeling

- Cellular and Immunological Therapies

- Innovative strategies for early detection and prevention of pancreatic cancer

Languages

ENGLISH - Excellent
 

Research Field

Medical sciences, Cancer research, Biological sciences, Computer science
 

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Benefits

What We Offer 

- Substantial Start-Up Support for a Young Investigator Group (5 Year Package): A generous multi-year financial package supported by the Wuerth Foundation encompassing PI contract, funding for key laboratory personnel, consumables, and minor equipment to rapidly launch your research program, followed by an international peer review based evaluation. 

- Unrivalled Clinical Synergy: Association with a high-volume pancreatic cancer clinic, regular access to patient-derived biospecimens and clinical data. 

- World-Class Core Facilities: Full access to the Foundation's state-of-the-art platforms, including GMP Facility, Tissue Processing Laboratories, Advanced Microscopy, Flow Cytometry, High-Throughput Sequencing, High-Performance Computing, modern animal facilities.

- An exceptional work environment, generous support packages for relocation, establishing the group and talent management. Champalimaud offers life in a vibrant, international, English-speaking scientific community situated in the heart of Lisbon, offering an outstanding quality of life. 

Eligibility criteria

MD/PhD or PhD

Selection process

How to Apply

To apply, please submit the following documents as a single PDF file, titled “ECPI_BCPCC_ [Your Last Name]”, to “recruitment.botton@research.fchampalimaud.org”: 

1. A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (including a full list of publications). 

2. A cover letter outlining your motivation for joining the BCPCC. 

3. A research proposal (maximum 3 pages) detailing your past achievements and your vision for your independent young investigator group over the next 5 years. 4. The names and contact information for three professional references. 

Contact:

Please send any inquiries to Peter Bailey (Director of Translational Research - peter.bailey@research.fchampalimaud.org) and Mariana Sampaio (Project Manager - mariana.sampaio@research.fchampalimaud.org) with the subject line "Würth Early Career Principal Investigator (PI)  - [Your Last Name]".