Recherche

Post-doctoral fellow in the oncology research laboratory

For the laboratory of professor Nathalie Rufer we are looking for a post-doctoral fellow.

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.

We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral candidate to join our cancerimmunology group. The Rufer lab focuses on investigating human CD8 T-cell responses to self-(tumor) and foreign (viral) antigens, aiming to advance our knowledge of T cell-mediated protection from human disease and to develop strategies for adoptive cell therapies using engineered or natural anti-cancer T cells. We showed that the T cell receptor (TCR)-binding avidity is a valuable indicator for evaluating antigen-specific T cell responses, serving as a potential biomarker of T cell therapeutic effectiveness (1, 2) and a key parameter in regulating T-cell clonal repertoires during latent herpes virus infection (3).

• Duong MN et al. Chronic TCR-MHC (self)-interactions limit the functional potential of TCR affinityincreased CD8 T lymphocytes. J Immunother Cancer. 2019; doi: 10.1186/s40425-019-0773-z
• Carretero-Iglesia L et al. High peptide dose vaccination promotes the early selection of tumor antigenspecific CD8 T-cells of enhanced functional competence. Front Immunol. 2019; https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2019.03016
• Coutureaud B et al. Overall avidity declines in TCR repertoires during latent CMV but EBV infection. Front Immunol. 2023; https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2023.1293090.

Mission

A postdoctoral position is now available to study the key biophysical and functional determinants of anti-tumor TCRs related to clinical efficacy using high-throughput screening technologies. The objectives are to determine the characteristics that define the most suitable and safe TCR candidates for adoptive T cell therapy.

Profil

Candidates should hold a PhD or an MD/PhD in immunology, cancer biology or biochemistry, with a strong background in human T-cell biology. They must have solid theoretical and practical expertise in immunology or oncology, including cellular & molecular biology. Fluency in spoken and written English is prerequisite.

Nous offrons

To become an employee of the world-famous 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)
• Regular salary progression adapted to your responsibilities
• A 13th salary and 25 days of vacations per year
• 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 pour informations sur la fonction : Applicants should send a cover letter, including a brief statement of research experience and interests (max 2 pages), their curriculum vitae and publication list, as well as the names and contact information of three references.

Please send your application to: Dr. Nathalie Rufer, e-mail: E-Mail schreiben.

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