Postdoctoral Position in Cell Immunology: A two-year postdoctoral fellowship is available at the Laboratory of Cellular Immunology, ICGEB Trieste, under the supervision of Dr. Federica Benvenuti. The research focuses on the interaction between dendritic cell biology, hyperglycemia, and tumor immune evasion, utilizing preclinical models, advanced imaging, and computational analysis.
Postdoctoral Position in Dendritic Cell Immunology and Tumor Immune Surveillance
Designation: Postdoctoral Fellow
Research Area: Immunology, Cancer Biology
Location: ICGEB Trieste, Italy
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Ph.D. in Immunology, Cancer Biology, or a related field
- Strong background in preclinical research
- Expertise in experimental models of diabetes and cancer, flow cytometry analysis, and tissue imaging
- Ability to independently analyze data and prepare findings for dissemination
Job Description:
- Investigate dendritic cell dysfunction caused by metabolic stress in diabetes
- Conduct experiments using preclinical models of diabetes and cancer
- Perform flow cytometry analysis and tissue imaging
- Utilize computational analysis for data interpretation
- Prepare and disseminate research findings under the supervision of the PI
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should contact Dr. Federica Benvenuti at benvenut@icgeb.org, providing:
- A detailed CV
- A motivation letter
- Names of two referees
Last Date to Apply: Not specified (Early applications are encouraged)
Funding: The fellowship is supported by the EFSD grant Does hyperglycemia suppress tumor immune surveillance by dendritic cells? and other external grants of the group.
