PhD / Doctoral Researcher opportunity in neuro-oncology, nanomedicine and image-guided deliveryI

We are recruiting Doctoral Researcher 10 / Doctoral Candidate 10 at the University of Rome Tor Vergata within the EU-funded MSCA Doctoral Network INTRABRAIN.

The position will be based in the Tor Vergata Medical Physics group, led by Prof. Nicola Toschi.

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This project focuses on the preclinical development and validation of an innovative nanomedicine-based therapeutic strategy for glioblastoma, including nanoparticle-encapsulated recombinant adenoviral vectors, intranasal delivery, advanced MRI and focused ultrasound approaches to improve delivery across the blood-brain and blood-tumour barriers.

We are looking for candidates with a background in biotechnology, biology, neuroscience, biomedical sciences, pharmacology, biomedical engineering or related fields. Experience in cell culture, molecular/cellular biology, preclinical models, viral vectors, nanoparticles, neuro-oncology or therapeutic ultrasound will be highly valued.

Host institution: University of Rome Tor Vergata

Supervisors: Prof. Nicola Toschi and Dr. Allegra Conti

International secondments: University of Helsinki, Technion, Image Guided Therapy SA

Application deadline: 4 June 2026

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Applications should be made by filling in the INTRABRAIN DC application form, available here:

The completed form should be emailed to:

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Application for INTRABRAIN Doctoral Candidate 10

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