3-Year PhD Research Position: This scholarship offers a 3-year PhD position at the University of Saint-Etienne, focusing on mucosal mRNA vaccination and adjuvants in the context of HIV vaccine development. The project aims to assess protective mucosal and systemic immune responses using in vitro and in vivo models.
Mucosal mRNA Vaccination and Adjuvants in HIV Vaccine Development
Designation:
3-Year PhD Research Position
Research Area:
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| Mucosal mRNA Vaccination and Adjuvants in HIV Vaccine Development |
Location:
University of Saint-Etienne, France
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Master’s degree in Immunology, Vaccinology, or related fields.
- Good knowledge of infectious diseases.
- Advantageous to have knowledge about adjuvants and mucosal immunology.
- Ability to conduct immunological assays to quantify antibody responses (ELISA, neutralization assays, Luminex assays) and analyze cellular responses (Flow cytometry, ELISpot) in preclinical models (mice).
Job Description:
- Work on developing a vaccine against HIV to induce protective immune responses.
- Utilize mRNA vaccine technology to optimize immune response longevity, reduce reactogenicity, and enhance mucosal responses.
- Employ in vitro and in vivo models to assess protective mucosal and systemic immune responses.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should send their applications to stephane.paul@chu-st-etienne.fr.
Last Date for Apply:
September 22, 2024
