AECC Talent is a mobility postdoctoral fellowship programme co-funded by the Spanish Association Against Cancer (AECC) and the European Commission’s Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions COFUND. The aim is to attract researchers of any nationality, moving from a country other than Spain, who wish to join a Spanish centre of excellence in cancer research that contributes to improving the prevention, early diagnosis, and monitoring of the disease and the treatment of patients. The programme will allow researchers to implement the research project they have freely proposed.
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The maximum duration of the programme is 3 years.
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Very competitive funding to cover a salary, research, training and networking costs, as well as family and mobility allowances.
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Training programme in accordance with each researcher's career development plan, among other things.
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Opportunity to spend a short period of time at another international, intersectoral or interdisciplinary organization (1-12 months), in particular to enjoy more networking options.
You will join IDIBAPS, a biomedical research centre with a solid track record of excellence and competitiveness, located at the Campus Clínic in Barcelona (Spain). The Campus offers a stimulating environment for research and innovation, notably the Hospital Clínic Barcelona, a century-old referral hospital committed to health care, research and teaching, which covers practically all medical and surgical specialities, and the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences of the University of Barcelona, which dates back to 1843 and is now one of the most respected health faculties in Spain and in the world.
At IDIBAPS there are 26 groups carrying out cancer research and publishing around 375 scientific articles each year. They form part of the Institute’s 100 clinical and basic research groups, which promote original, translational and multidisciplinary research aimed at resolving biological and clinical issues of relevance to human health. Moreover, IDIBAPS has been a pioneer in programmes dedicated to promoting the profiles of clinical scientists.
IDIBAPS has a large community of young researchers, which offers opportunities for training and professional development, and access to state-of-the-art facilities at the Institute and the Campus. Different departments guarantee that the researchers have access to modern workspaces with functional research equipment and comprehensive laboratory management support. Excellent mentoring and supervision are offered within the framework of the research groups. In addition, IDIBAPS organizes activities, seminars, courses and in-house workshops, to foster professional and personal growth and interaction.
The Institute offers excellent working conditions in a creative environment, as guaranteed by the HR Excellence in Research award (European Commission).
The second AECC Talent call for applications will be open until 21 November 2024. For more information on the eligibility criteria and the application process, please click here.
