A European doctoral network for the next generation of researchers
Around 15-20% of cancers worldwide are linked to infections, yet the molecular mechanisms remain poorly understood. TagTIC is a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network exploring how pathogens contribute to gastrointestinal cancers and how these insights can lead to new biomarkers, diagnostics, and therapies. Bringing together leading universities, research centres, biotech partners, and communication experts across Europe, TagTIC offers a unique PhD experience at the intersection of microbiology, oncology, AI, imaging, multi-omics, and drug discovery.
A European doctoral network for the next generation of researchers
Around 15-20% of cancers worldwide are linked to infections, yet the molecular mechanisms remain poorly understood. TagTIC is a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network exploring how pathogens contribute to gastrointestinal cancers and how these insights can lead to new biomarkers, diagnostics, and therapies. Bringing together leading universities, research centres, biotech partners, and communication experts across Europe, TagTIC offers a unique PhD experience at the intersection of microbiology, oncology, AI, imaging, multi-omics, and drug discovery.
Join TagTIC
A structured European PhD experience built around research excellence, international mobility, and cross-sector training
We are looking for highly motivated early-stage researchers to join an ambitious research and training programme designed to bridge discovery science and translational innovation. Candidates will benefit from joint supervision, academic and industrial secondments, specialised scientific training, and strong career development support within an international and collaborative environment.
Fully funded
PhD
position
Joint/double
PhD
degrees
International
secondments
Training with
leading
partners
Access to
cutting-edge
technologies
Excellent
career
opportunities
Join TagTIC
A structured European PhD experience built around research excellence, international mobility, and cross-sector training
We are looking for highly motivated early-stage researchers to join an ambitious research and training programme designed to bridge discovery science and translational innovation. Candidates will benefit from joint supervision, academic and industrial secondments, specialised scientific training, and strong career development support within an international and collaborative environment.
Fully funded
PhD
position
Joint/double
PhD
degrees
International
secondments
Training with
leading
partners
Access to
cutting-edge
technologies
Excellent
career
opportunities
Application deadline: 25.09.2026
Apply now
Candidates with backgrounds in molecular biology, microbiology, oncology, bioinformatics, chemistry, imaging, AI, or related fields are encouraged to explore the programme and future openings
Application deadline: 25.09.2026
Apply now
Candidates with backgrounds in molecular biology, microbiology, oncology, bioinformatics, chemistry, imaging, AI, or related fields are encouraged to explore the programme and future openings
A PhD built for impact
Research excellence, mobility, and career-focused training for future leaders
- Multi-omics
- Infection Biology
Medical Chemistry
Drug Discovery
- Multi-omics
- Infection Biology
Medical Chemistry
Drug Discovery
AI-supported Analysis
Advanced Microscopy
Cancer Biology
Organoids & Assembloids
Advanced Microscopy
AI-supported Analysis
Cancer Biology
Organoids & Assembloids
Doctoral candidates in TagTIC will gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge research areas including microbial oncogenesis, organoid systems, multi-omics, imaging, AI-supported analysis, and drug discovery.
They will also benefit from joint supervision, tailored career development plans, transferable skills training, and crossector mentoring designed to prepare them for careers in academia, biotech, diagnostics, precision medicine, and beyond.
Four connected research pillars
From fundamental mechanisms to translational application, TagTIC is built as an integrated scientific pipeline
The project brings together four core research areas:
- Microbial oncogenesis
- Tumour evolution and resistance
- Target discovery and therapeutic innovation
- Integrated multi-omics, imaging and AI
Together, these pillars create a coherent framework in which doctoral candidates work across disciplines and contribute to shared scientific objectives with strong translational potential.
Four connected research pillars
From fundamental mechanisms to translational application, TagTIC is built as an integrated scientific pipeline
The project brings together four core research areas:
- Microbial oncogenesis
- Tumour evolution and resistance
- Target discovery and therapeutic innovation
- Integrated multi-omics, imaging and AI
Together, these pillars create a coherent framework in which doctoral candidates work across disciplines and contribute to shared scientific objectives with strong translational potential.
Learning across borders and sectors
International mobility and intersectoral training are central to the TagTIC experience
Each doctoral candidate will complete secondments in complementary environments, including academic and industrial settings, gaining exposure to advanced infrastructures, specialised technologies, and different research cultures. Alongside project-based training, the programme includes workshops, online modules, meetings, and company spotlight sessions covering topics such as ethics, open science, leadership, communication, entrepreneurship, and innovation.
Join the
network
Build scientific
foundations
Train beyond
the lab
Experience
international mobility
Connect with
innovation
Grow as a future leader
Learning across borders and sectors
International mobility and intersectoral training are central to the TagTIC experience
Each doctoral candidate will complete secondments in complementary environments, including academic and industrial settings, gaining exposure to advanced infrastructures, specialised technologies, and different research cultures. Alongside project-based training, the programme includes workshops, online modules, meetings, and company spotlight sessions covering topics such as ethics, open science, leadership, communication, entrepreneurship, and innovation.
Join the
network
Build scientific
foundations
Train beyond
the lab
Experience
international mobility
Connect with
innovation
Grow as
a future leader
Learning across borders and sectors
International mobility and intersectoral training are central to the TagTIC experience
Each doctoral candidate will complete secondments in complementary environments, including academic and industrial settings, gaining exposure to advanced infrastructures, specialised technologies, and different research cultures. Alongside project-based training, the programme includes workshops, online modules, meetings, and company spotlight sessions covering topics such as ethics, open science, leadership, communication, entrepreneurship, and innovation.
Join the
network
Build scientific
foundations
Train beyond
the lab
Experience
international mobility
Connect with
innovation
Grow as
a future leader
