Postdoctoral position: Tumor immunology and T cell differentiation

Position description:

A postdoctoral fellowship position is available in the area of T cell differentiation and tumor immunology. The position is in the laboratory of Prof. Pedro Romero within the Translational Tumor Immunology Group of the Ludwig Center for Cancer Research of the University of Lausanne (LICRUNIL), in Epalinges (Lausanne), Switzerland.

Candidates are sought to join a basic and translational research program focused on understanding the molecular events underlying CD8 T cell differentiation during specific immune responses to viral and tumor antigens.

Research focus :

The research led by the candidate will focus on the identification of signaling events downstream of FOXO1 regulating the acquisition of specialized CD8 T cell functions in the context of in vivo responses to viral and/or tumor antigens, using state of the art mouse models (cfr Zhang L et al. Cell Reports 2016).

Requirements :

The ideal candidates must have a PhD in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology or (Tumor) Immunology. Solid knowledge of T cell immunobiology and strong experience in the areas of T cell differentiation and signaling using state of the art mouse models as well as immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry and gene targeting are mandatory. Experience in medicinal chemistry and/or immunometabolism approaches would be a plus.

Candidates must be proficient in oral and written English, excellent communication, and multi-tasking skills, and be team-oriented, proactive and results driven.