PhD student position in the research group of Angelica Loskog - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

The Department of Immunology, Genetics and Pathology at Uppsala University (www.igp.uu.se) has a broad research profile with strong research groups focused on cancer, autoimmune and genetic diseases. A fundamental idea at the department is to stimulate translational research and thereby closer interactions between medical research and health care. Research is presently conducted in the following areas: medical and clinical genetics, clinical immunology, pathology, neuro-oncology, vascular biology, radiation science and molecular tools. Department activities are also integrated with the units for Oncology, Clinical Genetics, Clinical Immunology, Clinical Pathology, and Hospital Physics at Akademiska sjukhuset, Uppsala. The department has teaching assignments in several education programmes, including Master Programmes, at the Faculty of Medicine, and in a number of educations at the Disciplinary Domain of Science and Technology. The department has a yearly turnover of around SEK 400 million, out of which more than half is made up of external funding. The staff amounts to approximately 340 employees, out of which 100 are PhD-students, and there are in total more than 600 affiliated people.

Project description:
A PhD student position is available for highly motivated individuals with interest in cancer immunotherapy in the laboratory of Professor (Adj.) Angelica Loskog at Uppsala University, Department of Immunology, Genetics and Pathology. Research in the lab focuses on development of novel immunostimulatory gene therapies for cancer. The focus will be on the preclinical evaluation of new experimental therapies to determine mechanisms-of-action and proof-of-concept using a range of immunological and cell biological techniques as well as gene technology. The project also includes analysis of patient samples from ongoing clinical trial and safety/stability testing of clinical grade experimental therapies.

Further information on the activity of the research group can be accessed at
https://igp.uu.se/forskning/klinisk_immunologi/angelica_loskog

The successful candidate will devote most of the time towards his/her research level education. Other service activities within the department, e.g. education and administrative work can be included within the framework of the employment (maximum 20 %). The position will be extended with the time devoted to teaching to allow four years of full time graduate studies.

Qualifications:
The applicant should have MSc degree in a relevant area (e.g. medical sciences, biomedicine or similar) with basic immunology included. Strong merits would be experience in cancer immunotherapy, laboratory practice including Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), immunological techniques including flow cytometry, immune cell sorting and culture, handling blood products, previous experience of gene cloning and manufacture of viral vectors (including GMM education/experience). Excellent skills in oral and written English are required.

Application procedure:
The application should include a CV, copies of exams, degrees and grades (note that passed immunology course must be demonstrated), contact details of two references and a short description of the applicant and his/her experience. Letters(s) of recommendation may be included. If the applicant has published scientific papers, they can also be included.

Information about education at the postgraduate level, admission requirements and admission decisions can be found at http://www2.medfarm.uu.se/utbildning/forskarniva/vill_du_borja/

Selection of applicants will be done by the future tutor for the selected student in consultation with the postgraduate study group of the Department. The Postgraduate Programmes Committee at the Disciplinary Domain of Medicine will formally approve the student's admission.

Uppsala University strives to be an inclusive workplace that promotes equal opportunities and attracts qualified candidates who can contribute to the University’s excellence and diversity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people of all backgrounds.

Salary: Setting the salary will be according to local guidelines at Uppsala University.

Starting date: As soon as possible or as otherwise agreed.

Working hours: 100 %

For further information about the position please contact: Professor Angelica Loskog, angelica.loskog@igp.uu.se.

Welcome to submit your application by the latest 20 March UFV-PA 2019/759.

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