PhD position in Computational Biology applied to T cell Engineering

Introduction

UNIL is a leading international teaching and research institution, with over 5,000 employees and 17,000 students split between its Dorigny campus, CHUV and Epalinges. As an employer, UNIL encourages excellence, individual recognition and responsibility.

Presentation

The Systems T-cell Engineering Lab led by Pr George Coukos and Dr. Jesus Corria-Osorio at the University of Lausanne invites applications for a PhD position generously supported by the Swiss Cancer League Foundation, (@krebsliga, Krebsliga Schweiz). The student will be co-supervised by Dr. Santiago Carmona, at the University of Lausanne.  

Job information

Expected start date in position : 01.01.2025 
Contract length : 1 year, renewable up to 4 years 
Employment rate : 100%
Workplace : Agora CHUV, Lausanne and Biopôle , Epalinges.
 

Your responsibilities

The candidate will be involved in two projects : 

1)    Develop computational methodologies to model and effectively interrogate single-cell CRISPR-based perturbational datasets and identify novel gene targets for T-cell engineering 

2)    Develop AI/ML models to systematically explore the transcriptional and epigenetic space of CD8+ T cell states and identify novel strategies for T-cell enhancement
 

Your qualifications

•    MSc in Computational Biology, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or related fields. 
•    Demonstrated skills in machine learning and R/Python programing
•    Previous experience working in biology/bioinformatics 
•    Excellent organisation and communications skills. 
•    Team player, collective goal achievement, good communications skills
•    Fluent in English
 

What the position offers you

We offer a nice working place in a multicultural, diversified and dynamic academic environment, opportunities for professional training.

Contact for further information

Dr. Jesus Corria-Osorio (E-Mail schreiben)

Your application

Application deadline : 15.11.2024 

Please include your full application (Curriculum vitae, two references and a brief description of research accomplishments, interests and career goals).

Only applications through this website will be considered.

We thank you for your understanding.

Additional information

UNIL is committed to:
•    equality, diversity and inclusion within its community;
•    ensuring an open and respectful environment that is conducive to personal development;
•    offering working conditions that facilitate work-life balance;
•    supporting early career researchers.

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