PhD Position on Cancer Immunology: The Laboratory for Cell Stress & Immunity at KU Leuven, Belgium, is seeking a highly motivated PhD student to engage in next-generation immunotherapy strategies for kidney cancer, integrating multi-omics and translational immunology.
PhD Position on Cancer Immunology & Immunotherapy
Designation
PhD Student
Research Area
Cancer Immunology & Immunotherapy, specifically focusing on kidney cancer.
Location
KU Leuven, Belgium
Eligibility / Qualification
- Degree: MD or MSc/Masters’ degree in Medicine, Biotechnology, Biosciences, Biomedicine, Bioinformatics, or related fields from a recognized university.
- Skills:
- Experience in cell culture, basic animal handling, basic in vitro experiments, analytical analyses, laboratory skills, and data analyses & statistics.
- Solid knowledge of immunology, oncology, and/or cancer biology.
- Practical knowledge in immuno-oncology or bioinformatics is a plus but not mandatory.
- Attributes: Must be a team player with strong oral and written communication skills in English.
Job Description
- Conduct experiments in immunology, omics-related bioinformatics, and in vivo tumor immunology & immunotherapy.
- Deliver presentations at consortium and institutional seminars, as well as national/international symposiums.
- Engage in training visits to other laboratories to acquire new techniques.
- Co-supervise thesis projects of master’s students.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply through the online application tool available on the KU Leuven website. For more information, contact Prof. Abhishek D. Garg at abhishek.garg@kuleuven.be.
Last Date for Apply
Applications are open until November 4, 2025, at 23:59 CET. Early applications are encouraged as they will be considered on a rolling basis.
