Summary
The Netherlands Cancer Institute is seeking a highly motivated PhD student to join an interdisciplinary team focused on advancing neoadjuvant immunotherapy for renal cell carcinoma. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research aimed at improving patient survival outcomes.
PhD Student in Cancer Biology/Immunology, Netherlands Cancer Institute
Designation
PhD Student – Cancer Biology/Immunology
Research Area
- Cancer Biology
- Immunology
- Translational Research
Location
Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Eligibility/Qualification
- A degree in molecular biology, immunology, or a related discipline
- Strong interest in translational research
- Experience in statistics and/or bioinformatics programming (e.g., R, Python) is desirable
- Good cross-disciplinary collaborative and communication skills
- Priority for candidates with a second degree in medicine
Job Description
The selected candidate will:
- Apply functional antigen screening to identify tumor antigens from patient samples.
- Generate T-cell receptor (TCR) and antigen libraries, and perform functional antigen drop-out screens.
- Isolate, extract, and expand tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) from surgical specimens.
- Evaluate the feasibility of TIL-based therapy for renal cell carcinoma.
- Use single-cell RNA sequencing to characterize tumor-reactive TILs.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their application through the provided link. Include a cover letter, CV, and contact details for two references, ensuring all documents are in one or two files.
Last Date for Application
July 1, 2026
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Designation | PhD Student – Cancer Biology/Immunology |
| Research Area | Cancer Biology, Immunology, Translational Research |
| Location | Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam |
| Eligibility/Qualification | Degree in relevant field; statistics/bioinformatics experience preferred |
| Job Description | Apply functional screening; isolate TILs; evaluate TIL-based therapy |
| How to Apply | Submit application via the provided link |
| Last Date for Application | July 1, 2026 |
For further inquiries, contact Dr. Koen van der Mijn at k.vd.mijn@nki.nl.
