Join Us and Shape the Future of Pediatric Cancer Research

Multiple leadership positions open at St. Anna CCRI

The St. Anna Children’s Cancer Research Institute (St. Anna CCRI) is one of Europe’s leading centers dedicated to advancing the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of childhood cancers. Fully focused on pediatric oncology and embedded in a highly translational research environment, St. Anna CCRI combines scientific excellence with direct impact for children with cancer.

As part of a strategic recruitment initiative, we are inviting applications for five key scientific and institutional leadership positions to further strengthen our research, translational, and precision medicine programs.

Join our institute in this exciting next step and shape the future of pediatric cancer research.

Sabine Taschner-Mandl and Eleni Tomazou, Scientific Directors

Open Positions

Establish an internationally competitive research program focused on immune cell therapies, next-generation or cellular approaches, and clinical translation.

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Build an innovative translational research program dedicated to therapeutic discovery and development, spanning target identification, preclinical validation, and early-phase translational planning.

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Develop and lead a cutting-edge zebrafish research program for functional disease modeling, rapid in vivo validation, and scalable preclinical testing, closely integrated with institutional precision oncology pipelines.

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Lead and further develop St. Anna CCRI’s institutional precision oncology program, integrating molecular profiling, functional precision medicine, and multi-omics approaches into translational research and clinical decision-making.

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Lead and further develop a certified, state-of-the-art biobank as a core institutional infrastructure, supporting precision oncology, translational research, and sustainable biospecimen governance.

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Our Offer

  • Strong institutional commitment with sustainable internal funding.
  • Access to state‑of‑the‑art research infrastructure and technology platforms.
  • A highly collaborative, mission‑driven research environment.
  • Professional support in grant management, quality management, IT, and data governance.
  • Competitive employment conditions and an outstanding quality of life in Vienna.

Who we are looking for

We seek internationally visible scientific leaders with a strong track record in oncology-relevant research areas, demonstrated leadership skills, and a clear motivation to build impactful, collaborative programs aligned with St. Anna CCRI’s mission.

Who we are

One of Europe’s leading institutions in the field of pediatric oncology, St. Anna Children’s Cancer Research Institute (St. Anna CCRI) investigates the biological foundations of cancer in children and adolescents. For almost 40 years, our multidisciplinary teams have been committed to developing innovative diagnostic approaches and personalized treatments aimed at further improving young patients’ chances of cure. In close collaboration with both national and international partners, we combine scientific excellence with clinical relevance. We stand for responsible research, transparency, and sustainable knowledge building. As an employer, we offer a state-of-the-art research environment, opportunities for professional development, as well as a workplace culture that embraces diversity and appreciation. Work where it really matters and contribute to science that makes a difference.

St. Anna CCRI is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to providing a work environment of mutual respect to everyone without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, age, gender identity or expression, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Your application

Each position is advertised separately with detailed role descriptions, qualification requirements, and application instructions. Please follow the links above for full details and to submit your application.

Work where science truly matters and shape the future of pediatric cancer research!