Research Technician

at  Fundao Champalimaud

RESEARCH TECHNICIAN AT THE VAN GISBERGEN / TISSUE IMMUNITY LAB

Localização: Centro Champalimaud
Entidade Empregadora: Fundação Champalimaud
Regime: Tempo Inteiro
Posição: Técnico
Início da Candidatura: 04 Abr. 2024
Champalimaud Foundation (Fundação D. Anna de Sommer Champalimaud e Dr. Carlos Montez Champalimaud), a private, non-profit research institution in Lisbon, Portugal, is looking for a Research Technician to join our team at the Champalimaud Research Programme.
The selected candidate will
The Research Technician will work on a project in the research group of Dr Klaas van Gisbergen in the Tissue Immunity Lab at the Champalimaud Foundation. He/she will be part of a larger research team in a collaborative initiative between the labs of Dr Joke den Haan at Amsterdam UMC, Dr Sonja Buschow at Rotterdam UMC and Dr van Gisbergen at the Champalimaud Foundation. The Research Technician will be working in close collaboration with co-workers in the lab and at the other institutes. His/her tasks will include lab management and the planning and execution of experiments.
The project
The aim of the project is to understand how T cells can be optimally geared to fight solid tumors using vaccination strategies. More specifically, we will explore how vaccination approaches can induce resident memory T cells to improve immune defense against cancer. We will focus on how the development of resident memory T cells can be instructed in the liver to provide local protection against hepatocellular carcinoma. The research will be performed using advanced techniques in flow cytometry and transcriptional profiling and using unique tools developed in house to visualize and manipulate resident memory T cells.
The lab
The lab of Tissue Immunity focuses on the development of memory T cells in infection and tumor settings and the transcriptional and molecular pathways underlying T cell differentiation. The eventual goal is to improve the exploit of T cells for the purpose of cancer immunotherapy. The lab is embedded in the department of Cancer and Physiology at the Champalimaud Foundation that provides a lively, internationally oriented, scientific environment with excellent facilities. The research is strongly multidisciplinary and includes neuroscience, tumor biology and tumor immunology making use of state-of-the-art techniques in in vivo models, molecular biology, flow cytometry and fluorescence microscopy.
Department: Cancer and Physiology, Tissue Immunity (van Gisbergen) Lab
Website: https://www.fchampalimaud.org/research/groups/van-gisbergen
Your profile
We are looking for an enthusiastic colleague with a BSc/MSc in Biology / Biomedical Sciences, who is highly motivated and has a proven interest in immunology and oncology. The candidate is expected to take initiative and perform well in a team and preferably has hands-on experience with animal experimentation, in vivo tumor models and/or multi-color flow cytometry.
Number and type of fellowships or contracts to be awarded
1 fellowship/s
Application start date
April 4th 2024
Application closing date
Open until filled.
Required Education Level
BSc/MSc in Biomedical Sciences or related areas.
Requirements
Research Field: Biological sciences » Other
Education Level: Bachelor/Master Degree or equivalent

Specific Requirements

• Molecular techniques, transcriptional profiling and bioinformatics analysis.
• Excellent level of English.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience.
• Full immersion into a research excellence ecosystem with highly motivated researchers, supported by state-of-the-art technology and continuous development opportunities.

Maximum allowable duration of the contract including the respective renewals OR Initial duration
24 months with possibility of renewal.
Eligibility criteria
National, Foreign or Stateless candidate(s) who hold a BSc/MSc degree in Biomedical Research Areas or other related scientific areas and a scientific and professional curriculum that reveals a profile appropriate to the activity to be developed.
In case of PhD degrees awarded by foreign higher education institutions, the degree must comply with the provisions of Decree-Law No. 341/2007, of 12th of October, and all formalities established therein must be fulfilled by the deadline for application submission.
Selection process
Candidates will be screened to determine eligibility based on minimum qualifications listed in call. Candidates meeting minimum requirements will be scored according to the required application materials: CV 70% weighting, motivation letter 20%, interview 10% (in case of a tie).
If provided, and if shortlisted, candidates’ referees may be contacted and may count towards evaluation.
Evaluation Committee members
Ines Ramos, Sara Correia, Daniela Silva and Klaas Van Gisbergen.
Application materials
CV and letter of motivation indicating 2 references (one single pdf document).
Proof of qualifications (certificates) may be required at a later date for the formalisation of the contract agreement. Degrees obtained abroad may need to be formally recognised in Portugal.
How to apply
Candidates must complete the standard application form and submit a single annexed PDF document containing the application materials stated in the call.
The call reference will be asked and not having may invalidate your submission. This call reference is: “RT KWF Van Gisbergen Apr2024”
Applications are also accepted in paper, sent or handed to the Fellows Support Office at the Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown, Avenida Brasília, 1400-038 Lisbon, Portugal.
Notification of results
All candidates will receive a receipt of acknowledgment within 7-10 business days.The highest scoring candidate will be notified by email or telephone. All other candidates will be notified solely by email of the final outcome of the recruitment process.
After being notified, candidates will have 10 working days to present a claim for redress by email (careers@research.fchampalimaud.org). If no claim is received by the Champalimaud Foundation, the Evaluation Committee’s decision will become definitive.
About Us
Research is at the heart of the Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown, a modern research and clinical facility situated on the waterfront in Lisbon, Portugal. The goal of Champalimaud Research (CR) is to perform world-leading fundamental and translational research. Current research work is focused on the fields of neuroscience, physiology and cancer. Champalimaud Research comprises a team of over 400 scientists from around the world. English is the official language of the Centre. Lisbon’s sunny Atlantic Mediterranean climate, vibrant culture and high quality of life make this a great place to live and work.
Relevant Institutional Information
In line with our community guidelines and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy and Gender Equality Plan, no candidate may be privileged, favored, prejudiced or deprived of any right or excluded from any duty on the basis of age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, disability, chronic illness, language, nationality, territory of origin, family status (marital, pregnancy and maternity, having or not having dependents), socioeconomic situation, education, religion, political or ideological beliefs, trade union membership, or on any other grounds which are irrelevant to decision-making.
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The present call has the sole purpose of filling the indicated research position. This call may be canceled at any time on or before the jury’s evaluation of all eligible candidates and the recruitment process shall be concluded on the day of the full execution of the contract between the Champalimaud Foundation and the selected candidate

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