Research associate position in basic and translational breast cancer research

A Research associate position is available in the laboratory of Professor Mohamed Bentires-Alj at the Department of Biomedicine (DBM) in Basel, Switzerland.

Our lab focuses on the molecular mechanisms controlling normal and neoplastic breast stem cells, metastasis and resistance to therapy, and on personalized medicine: https://bentireslab.org/

The tasks include work on mouse models of cancer, 3D cultures, imaging, human samples, and lab organization.

The successful candidate should be highly motivated, have a master or a PhD, and an interest in molecular and cellular mechanisms of breast cancer and metastasis.

Applicants must have a strong experience in mouse models of cancer. Expertise in molecular biology, biochemistry, and cell culture is a plus. Fluency in English is required.

We offer you

• Stimulating, challenging and interdisciplinary research environment
• State-of-the-art core facilities
• Attractive employment conditions

 

Selected publications of our lab:

PIK3CAH1047R induces multipotency and multi-lineage mammary tumors.

Koren S, et al., Nature 2015

Cessation of CCL2 inhibition accelerates breast cancer metastasis by promoting angiogenesis. Bonapace L, et al. Nature 2014

The DBM is an international institute pursuing basic, translational and clinical research, with access to cutting-edge core facilities.

Applications should be submitted electronically at: https://flexiform2.unibas.ch/formular.cfm?EID=9409

Application deadline: November 10, 2016.

Professor Mohamed Bentires-Alj / m.bentires-alj@unibas.ch