Position as a PhD student in drug development for thoracic malignancies

vor 2 Wochen


Freiburg, Freiburg, Schweiz Université de Fribourg Vollzeit

Particularité

The Laboratory of Applied Cancer Research (LACR) at the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, headed by Prof. Alessandra Curioni-Fontecedro, is looking for a talented and highly motivated PhD student. The laboratory focuses on the development of novel therapeutic modalities for thoracic malignancies and investigates the involvement and function of tumor infiltrating lymphocytes in therapy resistance. We are located on the Pérolles campus in a lively environment. You will work with a team consisting of PhD students, senior scientists, and technicians.

Offer

We offer an attractive, dynamic and interdisciplinary work environment with state-of-the-art technology and patient-centered research questions.

Interested candidates should send the following documents:

  • A CV and two references with contact information.
  • A brief summary of the applicant's research interests and motivation for applying for the position.
  • Certified copies of diplomas and transcripts.
  • A complete list of the publications and scientific work you wish to be evaluated.

Domaine d'activité

The project

The candidate will further identify and evaluate drug candidates and possible druggable targets and investigate the underlying mechanisms of action using in vitro experiments on human cancer cell lines. Moreover, the candidate will validate these drug candidates using an in vivo model and explore their impact on therapeutic efficacy, including an examination of the role of the immune system.

Exigences

  • You must have a master's degree or equivalent in biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, or biomedical sciences with relevant expertise.
  • You are an enthusiastic team player with a hands-on mentality and an analytical mindset.
  • Must be highly motivated to work on a translational research project with clinical relevance and to improve therapeutic modalities for patients.
  • The candidate must have experience in molecular cell biology techniques (mammalian cell culture, western blot, qPCR and in vitro cellular assays).
  • The candidate must have strong experience with cancer cell lines, including patient-derived cell lines, various growth and reporter assays, generation of stable cell lines using mammalian tumor cells.
  • Experience with sequencing methods is an advantage.
  • FELASA B/C certification and experience with mouse models is a plus but not required.
  • Experience in programming and basic statistics, R or equivalent.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Exigences linguistiques

autre: Anglais

Date d'entrée en fonction:

ou date à convenir

Renseignements:
Dr. Anurag Gupta

Date limite de réception des offres:

Adresse d'envoi:
Please send your application directly to PD Dr. Anurag Gupta ) and/or Prof. Curioni-Fontecedro (alessandra.curioni--)



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