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Postdoctoral position: Tumor immunology and head and neck cancer | |
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Workplace | Epalinges, Chemin des Boveresses 155, Lake Geneva region, Switzerland |
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Duration | 2 years |
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The Ludwig Center for Cancer Research of the University of Lausanne (LICRUNIL) was created on January 1, 2011. LICRUNIL is a logical extension of a collaboration of more than 30 years between the Lausanne Branch of LICR and UNIL. In the new structure the former LICR Lausanne Branch has been completely integrated within UNIL and all LICRUNIL staff are employed by UNIL. Research support is provided by LICR in the form of renewable block funding. | |
DescriptionPosition description: A postdoctoral fellowship position is available in the area of tumor immunology and biology. 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 Lausanne, Switzerland. Candidates are sought to join a basic and translational research program focused on targeted therapy combining radiotherapy and immunotherapy to treat head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. Research focus : The present research will focus on the characterization of tumor microenvironment and anti-tumor responses after combined immune and radiotherapy of head and neck tumor-bearing mice in both neo-adjuvant and adjuvant settings. | |
RequirementsRequirements : The ideal candidates must have a PhD in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology or Tumor Immunology or M.D. degree. Solid knowledge of cancer cell biology and strong experiences of assaying different types of immune cells by immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence and flow cytometry are mandatory. In addition, experience in mouse work and confocal microscopy is required. Candidates must have proficiency in oral and written English, excellent communication, and multi-tasking skills, and be team-oriented, proactive and results driven. | |
We offerThis position will support a close and dynamic collaboration between our laboratory, the Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery (Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois), the Department of Radio-oncology (CHUV) and an industrial partner. Funding for this post is available for two years in the first instance. Interested candidates should send curriculum vitae, statement of research background and interest, and names and contact information for two references to: Pedro Romero Department of Fundamental Oncology, Ludwig Cancer Research Center, University of Lausanne E-mail address: pedro.romerounil.ch , cc to: cecileanne.demeunil.ch | |
Contact and AddressDepartment of Fundamental Oncology
Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research University of Lausanne Chemin des Boveresses, 155 1066 Epalinges Switzerland | |
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Phone+ 41 21 692 59 92
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