Open Postdoctoral / Scientist Position in Cancer Immunology/Immunotherapy at the Department Biomedicine, University Hospital Basel
Our research is dedicated to delineating mechanisms of anti-tumor immunity in tumor models and cancer patients. A major focus is the preclinical and clinical development of immunotherapeutic strategies against cancer. Please see more details at
http://www.unispital-basel.ch/das-universitaetsspital/bereiche/medizin/kliniken-institute-abteilungen/onkologie/lehre-forschung/lab-of-cancer-immunology/.
We are looking for candidates with a PhD or MD/PhD early in their academic career and a background in mouse tumor immunology. Experience with multi-color FACS analysis is necessary. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, a high degree of motivation and organization with a strong record of scientific accomplishments (e.g. publication track record) with manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals are a prerequisite for this position.
Due to our tight connection between research and clinical activities our lab provides a very active scientific environment in translational cancer immunology / immunotherapy with numerous academic research projects and industrial collaborations. We offer excellent working conditions: a competitive salary, state-of-the art facilities and well established pre-clinical and clinical models. In addition, the advertised position provides an opportunity to develop a structured academic career. The position is full time for 2 years with possibility of prolongation and it is available immediately. Salaries are according to SNF scale and depend on experience
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The following documents are obligatory to be submitted:
• A cover letter with statement of motivation and justification of your fit for this position
• Curriculum vitae including a chronological list of publications
• Names of three referees
Information and contact:
Laboratory of Cancer Immunology
Department of Biomedicine & Department of Medical Oncology
Prof. Alfred Zippelius & Dr. Abhishek Kashyap
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