Postdoctoral Position in cancer immunology
- Employer
- Global Academy Jobs
- Location
- Switzerland
- Closing date
- Nov 15, 2018
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- Sector
- Science, Life Sciences, Cell and Molecular Biology
- Hours
- Full Time
- Organization Type
- University and College
- Jobseeker Type
- Academic (e.g. 'Lecturer')
Job Details
Selected publications of our lab include: 1- Cessation of CCL2 inhibition accelerates breast cancer metastasis by promoting angiogenesis. Bonapace L, et al., Nature 2014. 2-PIK3CAH1047R induces multipotency and multi-lineage mammary tumors. Koren S, et al.,Nature 2015. 3- Hippo kinases LATS1/2 control human breast cell fate via crosstalk with ERα.Britschgi A, et al., Nature 2017.
Your position
The tasks include studies on immune system changes during breast cancer progression to metastasis and CRISPR-CAS9 screens to identify means to harness the immune system. The candidate will work on an interdisciplinary project that uses pathophysiologically relevant models and state-of-the-art technologies to identify non-cell autonomous molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying metastases.
Your profile
A strong background in immunology is required. The successful candidate should be highly motivated, have a PhD in immunology, and a strong interest in molecular and cellular mechanisms of cancer progression.
We offer you
A stimulating, challenging and interdisciplinary research environment, state-of-the-art technologies and core facilities, and attractive employment conditions. 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=9672
Application deadline: applications will be reviewed as they arrive.
Contact: Professor Momo Bentires-Alj: m.bentires-alj@unibas.ch
Company
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