Expression of Interest – MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships in Cancer Immunology, Digital Pathology and Computational Oncology

Thursday 23rd April 2026

Contact Email for the Job Positing upi@irbcatsud.cat
Organization IRB CatSud
Location Tortosa
Title Expression of Interest – MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships in Cancer Immunology, Digital Pathology and Computational Oncology
URL https://www.iispv.cat/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/POB.pdf
Closing date May 23, 2026
Description The Research Group in Oncological Pathology and Bioinformatics (PO&B) is seeking expressions of interest from postdoctoral researchers interested in applying for a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowship with our group as the host institution.
PO&B is a multidisciplinary research group based at the Hospital Universitari de Tortosa Verge de la Cinta (HTVC) and affiliated with the IRB CatSud. IRB CatSud is a public biomedical research institute in Catalonia (Spain) focused on translational research, innovation and advanced training, closely integrated with the regional healthcare system.
About the Research Group:
Our group conducts clinically driven translational research, mainly focused on breast cancer and lymphoid malignancies, integrating experimental, computational and clinical approaches, including:
- Histopathology and digital pathology (whole-slide imaging, WSI)
- Quantitative analysis of the tumour immune microenvironment
- AI-based image analysis, machine learning and deep learning
- Bioinformatics and integrative analysis of clinical, histological and molecular data
Current research lines include:
- Immune response characterization in primary tumours and axillary lymph nodes
- Quantification and spatial analysis of immune biomarkers (e.g. TILs, immune subpopulations)
- Development of AI pipelines for automated analysis of whole-slide images
- Predictive modelling of relapse and metastasis using ML, network-based and agent-based models
- Integration of histological, clinical and transcriptomic data for precision oncology
- Translational and innovation-oriented projects linked to clinical validation and regulatory frameworks
More information about the group is available at https://poibgroup.wixsite.com/research/en

MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship – Candidate Profile:
We are specifically looking for postdoctoral researchers who meet the eligibility criteria of the MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships, including:
- A doctoral degree at the time of the call deadline
- Compliance with MSCA mobility rules
- A strong research track record and motivation to develop an independent research project
Relevant backgrounds include one or more of the following areas:
- Cancer immunology
- Digital pathology and AI-based image analysis
- Bioinformatics, computational biology or genomics
- Machine learning applied to biomedical data
- Translational oncology research
Candidates should be interested in co-developing a competitive MSCA proposal aligned with the group’s research lines and strategic priorities.

Why Apply with PO&B as Host Group:
- Strong translational orientation with direct access to clinical data and samples
- Multidisciplinary and collaborative research environment
- Active involvement in national and European research projects
- Institutional support for MSCA proposal preparation, mentoring and project management
- Integration within IISPV’s international research and training ecosystem

Contact:
Postdoctoral researchers interested in applying for an MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship with our group are invited to send an informal expression of interest and CV to: