Postdoctoral Position in Translational Immuno-Oncology

2 dagar sedan

Lunds kommun, Skåne län, Sverige Lund University Heltid 446 400 kr - 669 600 kr Kontrakt

Associate Professor Marcus Järås’ research group at the Division of Clinical Genetics conducts translational research in immuno-oncology and is currently seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to strengthen the group. The successful candidate will primarily work on in vivo gene therapy projects involving CAR-macrophages as a novel treatment strategy for leukemia. The postdoctoral fellow will work in close collaboration with a biomedical scientist, an assistant researcher, and two PhD students. In addition, the postdoctoral fellow will be part of the Division of Clinical Genetics, which comprises ten research groups, as well as the Lund Stem Cell Center. The workplace offers a collaborative, inclusive, and intellectually stimulating environment where employees are encouraged to grow professionally and contribute with innovative ideas.

Responsibilities

You will have primary responsibility for the development and evaluation of an in vivo gene therapy approach based on CAR-macrophages. The work will include DNA cloning, functional in vitro assays, and studies using an AML PDX mouse model established within the research group.

Qualifications

  • Experience in work with laboratory animals
  • Experience with cell culture
  • A PhD degree in a relevant field

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability. The position requires the ability to work independently, as well as strong collaborative and communication skills.