PhD student in Cancer Immunology

at  Luxembourg Institute of Health

The Translational Cancer Immunogenomics (TCI) Research Group, led by Dr. Ángel Álvarez-Prado at the Department of Cancer Research of LIH, is currently offering a Ph.D. student position. Recently established, the research group focuses on understanding how genetic alterations in cancer cells shape the immune microenvironment of brain metastatic tumors, with the long-term goal of developing novel personalized immunotherapies for cancer patients with brain metastasis.
The TCI group works at the interface between immunology and cancer biology and combines the use of preclinical models of cancer and human samples with state-of-the-art technologies to profile the immune microenvironment of brain metastatic tumors upon different therapeutic interventions. We are looking for a highly motivated Ph.D. student to join our lab as part of the CANBIO2 Doctoral Training Unit (DTU). The candidate will join a young, creative and stimulating environment, with direct supervision and mentoring by the Principal Investigator, and opportunities for professional growth and direct involvement in research projects including national and international collaboration partners.

KEY SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Biomedical sciences, Immunology or Oncology;
• Hands-on experience in biochemistry, molecular biology, cell culture, flow cytometry and immunofluorescence techniques;
• Experience handling experimental mouse models and Certified training on animal experimentation and welfare corresponding to the requirements defined by the EU Directive 2010/63/EU and the Réglement Grand-Ducal of the 11th January 2013 (FELASA or equivalent) will be a plus;
• Experience on bioinformatic analyses (DNA-Seq, (sc)RNA-Seq, ChIP-Seq) and/or R programming skills will be a plus;
• Skills: Curiosity, rigor, perseverance, creativity, excellent time management and sense of priority, willingness to learn, team player;
• Fluent command of English (written and spoken) is a must.
  The starting date can be negotiated but must be before the end of June 2025.
  For any further information, please contact Dr. Ángel Álvarez-Prado at angel.alvarez@lih.lu.

Please refer the Job description for details