PhD Positions in Cancer Research
As of 7 October 2026, Graduates Corner lists 8 open PhD positions in Cancer Research from 7 organizations in 3 countries.
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Key facts
As of 7 October 2026, Graduates Corner lists 8 open PhD positions in Cancer Research from 7 organizations in 3 countries.
- Open listings
- 8
- Organizations
- 7
- Closing within 30 days
- 8
- State pay or funding
- 8
Before you apply
Read the full project description on the official vacancy page, check eligibility and the required documents, and contact the named supervisor with specific questions well before the deadline.
Open PhD positions in Cancer Research
8 current matching listings
Eindhoven University of Technology
Eindhoven, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD in microfluidic contact lenses for controlled tear collection and analysis
Design and develop microfluidic architectures and microvalve technologies for wearable contact lens applications. Apply advanced microfabrication techniques to integrate…
Due todayPaidMechanical Engineering · Medical Sciences · Cancer Research
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Groningen, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD position in molecular imaging of microbial infections
With the recent introduction of the Vanco-800CW optical tracer and the Vanco-PQ-[18F]VE PET tracer, and their ongoing (pre)clinical translation, Groningen is taking the…
1 day leftPaidMedical Sciences · Cancer Research · Life Sciences
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Stockholm, Sweden
PhD position
Doctoral (PhD) student position in proteomics and insulin resistance in metabolic disease
Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research? To be a doctoral student means to devote oneself to a research project under supervision of experienced…
2 days leftPaidLife Sciences · Data Science · Medical Sciences
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Lund, Sweden
PhD position
PhD position in Systemic Radiotherpy
Faculty of Medicine, Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University…
2 days leftPaidMedical Sciences · Cancer Research · Life Sciences
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in childhood cancer, Sweden
PhD position
Doctoral student in Medical Science - Predicting treatment toxicity in childhood cancer
Reference number PAR 2026/728 The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. 58 000 students and 6800 employees make the university a…
7 days leftPaidMedical Sciences · Cancer Research · Education
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Amsterdam, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD position specialized in statistical modeling of long-term survival and cure.
conduct research within the specified project which involves development of statistical methodology and theory, implementation of the new methods in R, conducting…
8 days leftPaidData Science · Cancer Research · Statistics
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Oslo, Norway
PhD position
PhD position in cancer chromatin biology
18 days leftPaidCancer Research · Life Sciences
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Eindhoven, Netherlands
PhD position
PhD in Contrast Ultrasound Imaging of Nanobubbles for Cancer Diagnostics
30 days leftPaidCancer Research · Electrical Engineering · Medical Sciences
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Frequently asked questions
How many PhD positions in Cancer Research are currently open?
As of 7 October 2026, Graduates Corner lists 8 open PhD positions in Cancer Research from 7 organizations in 3 countries. Listings whose deadline has passed or whose original posting is marked closed are excluded from this count.
Which countries have the most open PhD positions in Cancer Research?
The countries with the most open listings are Netherlands (4), Sweden (3) and Norway (1).
Which fields are most common among PhD positions in Cancer Research?
The most frequent fields among current listings are Cancer Research (8), Medical Sciences (6) and Life Sciences (5).
Which organizations have the most open PhD positions in Cancer Research?
The organizations with the most open listings are Eindhoven University of Technology (2), Karolinska Institutet (1) and Lund University (1).
Are these PhD positions funded?
8 of 8 current listings state a salary, payment or stipend. Where the source does not state compensation, the listing shows "Not specified". Confirm the terms on the official posting before applying.
How often is this list updated?
Listings are refreshed through scheduled imports and direct publication by organizations. 8 of the current listings have a stated deadline within the next 30 days. Check the original posting before applying.