Postdoctoral fellow in tumor immunology

Göteborgs universitet / Övriga jobb / Göteborg
2017-04-27
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Duration of employment: 2 years. Extent 100%

First day of employment: As agreed

The research group studies immune reactivity against cancer cells (tumor immunology) with the aim of developing immunotherapies in cancer. The group cooperates with clinical units and has initiated clinical phase III and phase IV trials that evaluated the efficacy of immunotherapy in several forms of cancer. The present project aims at providing new knowledge about the role of cell-mediated immunity in human pancreatic cancer with emphasis on the role of natural killer (NK)-cells and cytotoxic T lymphocytes.

Subject area

Tumor immunology

Subject area description

Pancreatic cancer is a relatively common form of cancer that frequently carries poor prognosis for long-term survival. This project aims at defining the role of immunity, in particular functions of NK cells and cytotoxic T cells, in this disease. The planned studies may translate into improved therapy based on activation of cell-mediated immunity

Job assignments

The assignee will perform studies of NK- and T cell function in human pancreatic cancer with emphasis on the role of these immune cells for the course of disease and for the risk of distant metastasis. This task will be accomplished primarily using advanced flow cytometry and immunohistochemistry. The post-doctor project may additionally comprise the establishment of in vivo-models of pancreatic cancer in experimental animals along with the evaluation of immunotherapy in these models.

Eligibility

An achieved doctoral degree is compulsory for a position as postdoctor at the University of Gothenburg. The doctoral thesis shall be in a relevant area according to the specific position stated here. Since a position as postdoctor aims to give new holders of the doctorate the opportunity mainly to strengthen and develop their scholarly proficiency, we aim for those who have a doctoral degree not older than 3 years counting from last date of application.

The qualifications for academic positions are given in Chapter 4, Section 3 - 4 of the Higher Education Ordinance.

Assessment

PhD in a relevant subject area. The applicant is expected to have completed his or her PhD and/or performed postdoctorate studies in immunology, microbiology with orientation towards immunology, cell or molecular biology, hematology or oncology. Experience of flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, molecular biology and experimental animal models is desirable.

Regulations for the evaluation of qualifications for academic positions are given in Chapter 4, Section 3 - 4 of the Higher Education Ordinance.

For further information:

Regarding the position please contact Kristoffer Hellstrand, Professor/Chief Physician, +46 31 788 6672, kristoffer.hellstrand@gu.se

Unions

Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg: http://www.gu.se/english/about_the_university/job-opportunities/union-representatives

How to apply

Please apply online: www.gu.se/jobs. Diary ID: PAR 2017/202.

In order to apply for a position at the University of Gothenburg, you have to register an account in our online recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline.

The application should contain:

• A cover letter giving a brief description of previous research experience, and a motivation to why you are applying

• A CV including a list of publications

• Proof of completed PhD

• Contact details of two references

Closing date: 2017-05-22

In connection to this recruitment, we have already decided which recruitment channels we should use. We therefore decline further contact with vendors, recruitment and staffing companies.

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Publiceringsdatum
2017-04-27

Ersättning
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Företag
Göteborgs universitet

Adress
Göteborgs universitet
Medicinaregatan 7B
40530 Göteborg

Kontorsadress
Medicinaregatan 7B

Jobbnummer
3463267

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