PhD student in Medical Sciences

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We are looking for a PhD student in Medical Science in the area of Tumor Immunology.

Your work assignments

The candidate will be part of a research program that integrates experimental mouse models, patient material, and cutting-edge technologies to study how the immune system can be harnessed to develop cancer immunotherapies. In particular, we are studying how oncolytic virotherapy can be used in synergy with immunotherapy to achieve optimal immunity against lymphomas. The project also aims to uncover the mechanisms that drive resistance to immunotherapy, using methods such as spectral flow cytometry, confocal imaging, and single-cell RNA-sequencing and functional ex vivo assays.

As a PhD student, you devote most of your time to doctoral studies and the research projects of which you take part. Your work may also include teaching or other departmental duties, up to a maximum of 20% of full-time.

Your qualifications

You have graduated at Master’s level in Biomedicine, or completed courses with a minimum of 240 credits, at least 60 of which must be in advanced courses in Biomedicine. Alternatively, you have gained essentially corresponding knowledge in another way.

We seek a candidate with practical experience with laboratory work and a genuine interest in cancer immunology research. Documented knowledge in immunology and experience with multi-parameter flow cytometry are highly valued.

Fluency in written and oral English as well as excellent communication skills are required to apply. Good knowledge of Swedish is a plus, but not a requirement.

Certification for work with laboratory animals is a plus.

As a person you take initiative, you are well structured and quality conscious. You can work independently but are also a good team player.

Your workplace

You will be employed at the Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences (BKV), in the Division of Molecular Medicine and Virology (MMV), Linköping. MMV carries out multi-disciplinary research, undergraduate and postgraduate education within Medical Science.

The employment

When taking up the post, you will be admitted to the program for doctoral studies. More information about the doctoral studies at each faculty is available at Doctoral studies at Linköping University

The employment has a duration of four years’ full-time equivalent. You will initially be employed for a period of one year. The employment will subsequently be renewed for periods of maximum duration two years, depending on your progress through the study plan. The employment may be extended up to a maximum of five years, based on the amount of teaching and departmental duties you have carried out. Further extensions can be granted in special circumstances.

Starting date by agreement.

Salary and employment benefits

The salary of PhD students is determined according to a locally negotiated salary progression.

More information about employment benefits at Linköping University is available here.

Union representatives

Information about union representatives, see Help for applicants.

Application procedure

Apply for the position by clicking the “Apply” button below. Your application must reach Linköping University no later than May 10th 2024.

Applications and documents received after the date above will not be considered.

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