ph3Host Institution /h3pUniversidad Internacional de La Rioja (UNIR), Spain /ph3PhD Position in the MSCA Doctoral Network “CanGoNano” - Glyconanomaterials for the Delivery of Peptide Antigens or mRNA in Breast Cancer Models: Formulation and Anti-Cancer Efficacy /h3h3Offer Description /h3pCanGoNano is a European Doctoral Network funded under the Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions – Doctoral Networks (MSCA-DN) programme. The network focuses on the development of glyconanomaterials (GNMs) as precision tools to advance our understanding of antigen‑presenting cell (APC) activation against cancer through the delivery of antigenic peptides and mRNAs encoding these peptides. /ppWithin the CanGoNano consortium, the Universidad Internacional de La Rioja (UNIR) is recruiting one Doctoral Candidate (DC14) to undertake research on the development of glyconanomaterials for the delivery of peptide antigens or mRNA in breast cancer models. /ppThe candidate will be based in Madrid and Logroño (Spain) and will join the MEDONLINE Research Group at UNIR: and the Centro de Biología Molecular Severo Ochoa (CBMSO-UAM: /ph3Research Project /h3pWithin the work environment, the research activities will include: /ph3This PhD Project Will Focus On /h3ulliCharacterization and transfection of HER2 breast cancer cell lines. /liliSet up of the doses of breast-transfected cell lines, kinetics of tumour progression and immune responses in vivo. /liliEvaluation of GNM formulations (including or not adjuvants) and doses to activate immune organs in vivo. /liliExamine the capacity of GNM as breast cancer immunotherapies: prophylactic vs therapeutic effects. /liliTraining in GNM assembly formulation, anti‑cancer immunotherapy, establishing breast cancer in mice, bionanotech, biointeractions. /li /ulh3Host Institution /h3pUniversidad Internacional de La Rioja (UNIR),



Spain /ph3Duration /h3p36 months, starting on 15 February 2027. /ph3Supervisors /h3ulliProf. Carmen Álvarez-Domínguez, Universidad Internacional de La Rioja (UNIR), Spain /liliProf. Nuria Gironés Pujol, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM), Spain /li /ulh3Co-supervisor /h3ulliDr. Jürgen Mairhofer, EnGenes Biotech GmbH (Austria) /li /ulh3Planned Secondments /h3ulliCNRS (France) – Prof. Catherine Menard-Moyon (Year 2, 1 month): training in the synthesis of amino acid‑based nanoparticles (AA‑NPs). /liliEnGenes Biotech GmbH (Austria) – Dr. Jürgen Mairhofer (Year 3, 1 month): training in lectin expression technologies. /li /ulh3Doctoral Programme /h3pThe selected candidate will be enrolled in the PhD Programme in Molecular Biosciences at the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM), Spain. /ph3The position offers /h3pThe selected candidate will become part of the bCanGoNano Doctoral Network /b, benefiting from a unique international research and training environment that brings together leading academic institutions, research centres and industrial partners across Europe. /pulliA 36‑month full‑time employment contract funded by the Marie Skłodowska‑Curie Actions – Doctoral Networks (MSCA‑DN) programme. /liliCompetitive salary and employment conditions in accordance with the MSCA regulations and the host institution's policies. /liliEnrolment in the PhD Programme in Molecular Biosciences at the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid.



/liliPersonalised scientific supervision by internationally recognised experts in glycoscience, nanotechnology and cancer immunotherapy. /liliAccess to state‑of‑the‑art research facilities and multidisciplinary expertise at UNIR, UAM and partner institutions. /liliInternational mobility through planned secondments at leading European research organisations and biotechnology companies. /liliA structured training programme covering both scientific and transferable skills, including innovation, communication, entrepreneurship, research management and career development. /liliAn inclusive, collaborative and multidisciplinary research environment committed to excellence in doctoral training. /li /ulpEl Grupo EDUCATIVO está firmemente comprometido con la igualdad de oportunidades y la diversidad, logrando con ello crear un contexto libre de toda discriminación. /ppUNIVERSIDAD INTERNACIONAL DE LA RIOJA, S.A.U. (en adelante, "UNIR"), como entidad integrante del Grupo PROEDUCA, tratará los datos de carácter personal que usted ha proporcionado con la finalidad de: gestionar tu participación en procesos de selección, valorar tu perfil y, si encaja con otras vacantes, compartirlo con otras empresas del Grupo. La información detallada sobre el tratamiento de tus datos personales está disponible en el texto legal que acompaña al formulario de inscripción. Usted podrá revocar el consentimiento otorgado, así como ejercitar los derechos reconocidos en los artículos 15 a 22 del Reglamento (UE) 2016/679, mediante solicitud dirigida en Av. de la Paz, 137, 26006, Logroño, o a la siguiente dirección de correo electrónico , identificándose debidamente. Si lo desea, puede consultar información adicional y detallada sobre protección de datos en el siguiente enlace. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 PhD position in the MSCA-DN “CanGoNano” (España)
🏢 Universidad Internacional de La Rioja
📍 España