Post doctoral researcher in bladder cancer Immunity

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Post doctoral researcher in bladder cancer Immunity

As part of the bladder cancer immunity research program, the Department of Surgery is looking for a 1st year university assistant. This is linked to a one-year fixed-term contract, which can be renewed.

Contexte

The Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) in one of five Swiss university hospitals. Through its collaboration with the Faculty of Biology and Medecine of the University of Lausanne and The EPFL, CHUV plays a leading role in the areas of medical care, medical research and training.

The mission of the Urology Research Unit is to better understand bladder tumor immunity to develop new treatments. We recently showed that unconventional gamma/delta T cells may play a significant role in bladder tumor control. Therefore, the aim of this project is to unveil the intrinsic features of gamma/delta T cells, and thus better understand their role and functions in bladder cancer patients.

Mission

You will be part of the Urology Research Unit, a research group within the department of Urology at the Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV). Primary mission will be to interrogate, by single-cell RNA sequencing, the cellular heterogeneity of gamma/delta T cells from bladder cancer patients and validate the results at the protein level and functionally.

Profil

• PhD in tumor immunology and strong experience in molecular biology, particularly single-cell RNA sequencing, and immunofluorescence labeling.
• Knowledge in bioinformatic analysis is an asset
• High degree of motivation and creativity for new projects
• Excellent analytical, communication and organizational skills
• Capacity to work collaboratively with other group members
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Fluent in English (French is a plus).

Nous offrons

Becoming an employee of the Centre hospitalier universitaire vaudois means benefiting from :

• Regular salary progression in line with responsibilities
• A 13th salary and 25 days' vacation per year
• The right to a minimum of three days' training per year, with access to a wide range of courses offered by the CHUV's training center and partner training centers in the canton of Vaud.
• First-rate social benefits, 20 days' paternity leave and 4 months' maternity leave (with the possibility of an additional month's breast-feeding leave)
• Easier access to one of the 500 furnished housing units available in the surrounding areas for people moving to Switzerland from abroad
• Social, cultural and economic benefits for members of the H-Oxygène associationD’avantages proposés dans le cadre du Mobility plan benefits (discounts on public transport season tickets, promotion of "Mobility" vehicles and discounts on the purchase of electric bicycles).
• Hotel-quality company restaurants in each hospital building at preferential rates.

Contact et envoi de candidature

Contact for job information : Dr Laurent Derré, Head of Research, 079 556 33 80

Your application should include :

• A cover letter outlining your motivation to work on this project, as well as a short description of your PhD project (2 pages maximum)
• A detailed CV
• At least, one letter of recommendation.

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As part of the recruitment process for this position, you will be required to provide us with an original extract from your criminal record. You will also be asked to provide original diplomas and proof of identity.

The CHUV applies the highest quality standards in its recruitment processes. In addition, to promote the diversity of our staff, we are attentive to different life paths and do our utmost to guarantee equal treatment and avoid any form of discrimination. We look forward to receiving your application.

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