PhD student in bladder cancer Immunity

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PhD student in bladder cancer Immunity

As part of the bladder cancer immunity research program, the Department of Surgery is looking for a 1st year PhD student. This is linked to a one-year fixed-term contract, which can be renewed.

Contexte

The Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) is one of five Swiss university hospitals. Through its collaboration with the Faculty of Biology and Medicine of the University of Lausanne and the EPFL, CHUV plays a leading role in the areas of medical care, medical research and training.

The mission of the Urology Research Unit is to better understand bladder tumor immunity to develop new treatments. We recently showed that regulatory myeloid cells may play a significant role in bladder tumor development and resistance to therapy. Therefore, the aim of this project is to unveil the intrinsic of regulatory myeloid cells, and thus better understand their role and functions in bladder cancer patients.

Mission

You will be part of the Urology Research Unit, a research group within the department of Urology at the Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV). Our preliminary transcriptomic results highlighted new markers of regulatory myeloid cells in bladder cancer. Your primary mission will be to validate these results at the protein level and elucidate the function of these markers in bladder tumor mouse model, as well as in patient’s samples.

Profil

• Master’s degree in biomedical sciences
• Strong background in immunology (particularly in tumor immunology)
• Experience in flow cytometry and animal experimentation would be an advantage
• High degree of motivation and creativity for new projects
• Excellent analytical, communication and organizational skills
• Capacity to work collaboratively with other group members
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in English (French is a plus).

Nous offrons

To become an employee of the renowned University Hospital Center from the Canton of Vaud is an assurance of:

• First-rate social benefits such as a Paternity Leave of 20 days and a Maternity Leave of 4 months (there is also the possibility to obtain a complementary breastfeeding leave of 1 month)
• 25 days of vacations per year
• Regular salary progression adapted to your responsibilities
• A right to at least three days of training per year, by accessing a wide offer of courses not only from the CHUV Training Center but also from external providers
• Possibility to access one of the 500 furnished apartments offered in the surrounding neighborhoods in case of relocation in Switzerland
• Discounts proposed on social and cultural events, goodies and other services, thanks to the “H-Oxygène” association
• Signing up to our Mobility Plan and benefit from different advantages (discounts on public transportation, promotion of “Mobility” car fleet and discounts on electric bikes)
• Being able to enjoy our high-quality corporate restaurants, located in every hospital building, with employees’ discount.

Contact et envoi de candidature

Contact for job information : Dr Laurent Derré, Head of Research, +41 (0) 79 556 33 80

The application from interested and motivated candidate should include :

1) a cover letter outlining your motivation to work on this project, as well as a short description of your Master’s project (2 pages maximum)

2) a detailed CV

3) at least, one letter of recommendation.

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