Job opportunity

Postdoctoral Fellow in Cancer Radioligand Therapy / Postdoctoral Fellowess in Cancer Radioligand Therapy

Paul Scherrer Institut (PSI) Villigen PSI January 30, 2026

Your Tasks

  • Design and conduct radioligand therapy studies in vitro and in cancer mouse models to preclinically develop safe and efficacious innovative cancer treatments.
  • Investigate tumor biology and tumor-microenvironment interactions, including target expression, tumor heterogeneity, treatment response, and resistance mechanisms, to support rational therapy development and optimization.
  • Work in an interdisciplinary environment, collaborating closely with research partners and providing support to the team with data and scientific expertise.
  • Analyze and report experimental results through scientific presentations and publications, with a focus on clinical translation.

Your Profile

  • PhD degree in radioligand therapy, cancer therapeutics, tumor biology, or a related field.
  • Experience in cancer mouse models; proficiency in a prostate cancer model is an advantage.
  • Willingness to work with radionuclides and mouse models is essential.
  • Knowledge of drug screens and omics technologies (e.g., Proteomics) is a plus.
  • Strong motivation, excellent communication, and presentation skills in English.

We Offer

Our institution fosters an interdisciplinary, innovative, and dynamic collaboration environment. You will benefit from systematic on-the-job training, as well as opportunities for personal development and vocational training. We provide modern employment conditions and on-site infrastructure to support your work-life balance and personal interests.

Your employment contract is limited to 2 years.

For further information, please contact Dr. Michal Grzmil at michal.grzmil@psi.ch.

Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Pascale Bärtschi, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland.

Work locationVilligen PSI, Switzerland

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