Postdoctor in Cancer Immunotherapy

Om jobbet

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The Institute of Clinical Sciences is one of six Institutes within Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg. We conduct research and education that puts people's health and quality of life in focus. We represent 16 different research areas and are divided into four sections. Through a fruitful collaboration with the healthcare and Sahlgrenska University Hospital, we have developed joint projects and meeting places that benefits both health care and research

The Institute of Clinical Sciences invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher at the department of Surgery. The Department of Surgery conducts translational and clinical research in, among other areas, cancer and has a laboratory at both Sahlgrenska University Hospital Östra and associated to Sahlgrenska Center for Cancer Research (SSCR) on Medicinaregatan. The project will be performed in a research group at SSC that consists of preclinical researchers, surgeons and oncologists and carries out translational and clinical research.

Subject area

Cancer Immunotherapy

Subject area description

Immunotherapy has revolutionized the treatment of certain cancers such as melanoma, lung cancer, and hematologic malignancies. However, many patients do not respond adequately to immune checkpoint inhibition or T-cell therapy. RNA therapy is a growing research field that uses RNA as a drug or vaccine. In the upcoming project, the postdoc will develop new RNA therapies that can enhance immunotherapy for hard-to-treat cancers such as uveal melanoma and pancreatic cancer. The research group has access to a world-unique humanized mouse model that can predict treatment responses in patients.

Duties

You will work on a project carried out in collaboration between the University of Gothenburg and other entities in the region including Sahlgrenska Hospital . The work involves preclinical and translational research. Most of the tasks include the production of nanomedicines, cell culture, animal experiments, documentation, as well as compiling research reports and presentations. The position offers excellent opportunities to further develop your research expertise and may also lead to drug development.

Eligibility

To be eligible for appointment as a postdoc, the applicant is required to have a doctoral degree, a doctoral degree in art or a foreign degree that is deemed to be equivalent to a doctoral degree. This eligibility requirement must be met before the employment decision is made.

In the first instance, those who have completed their degree no more than three years prior to the end of the application period shall be considered. Those who have completed their degree more than three years prior to the end of the application period may also be considered in the first instance if special grounds exist. Special grounds relate to leave of absence due to illness, parental leave, commissions of trust within union organisations, service within the defence services or other similar circumstances, as well as clinical service or service/assignment relevant to the subject area.

Assessment criteria

The position requires that the applicant holds a PhD in a relevant discipline such as medicine, molecular biology, pharmacy, or biotechnology. Since the project aims to lead to drug development, extensive practical experience in sterile laboratory techniques, cell culture, and flow cytometry is considered a merit. Additional favorable qualifications include experience with nanomedicine, RNA, as well as documentation in electronic systems and other practices from the pharmaceutical industry. Strong collaborative skills and a proven ability to communicate scientifically, both orally and in writing, are essential. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability for the project and its future development toward a clinical product.

Employment

The employment is limited (temporary) for 24 months, 100% of full-time and is placed at the Institute of Clinical Sciences, department of Surgery. Starting date: as soon as possible

Contact information

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Professor Jonas Nilsson; phone: +46 730 273039 or e-mail: jonas.a.nilsson@surgery.gu.se.

Unions

Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg can be found here: https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/hjalp-for-sokande

Application

Submit your application via the University of Gothenburg's recruitment portal by clicking the "Apply" button. It is your responsibility to ensure that the application is complete as per the vacancy notice, and that the University receives it by the final application deadline.

Include contact information for your PhD supervisor and a minimum of two referees besides. Letter(s) of recommendation will facilitate the recruitment process.

The applicant is asked to provide a proof of completed PhD exam.

Applications must be received by:2025-12-23

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