Postdoctoral Position in Cell Immunology: A two-year postdoctoral fellowship is available at ICGEB Trieste to study the interplay between dendritic cell biology, hyperglycemia, and tumor immune evasion. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Dr. Federica Benvenuti and engage in preclinical models, advanced imaging, and computational analysis to understand dendritic cell dysfunction caused by metabolic stress in diabetes.
Postdoctoral Position in Dendritic Cell Immunology and Tumor Immune Surveillance
Summary Table:
| Position Title | Postdoctoral Position in Dendritic Cell Immunology and Tumor Immune Surveillance |
|---|---|
| Location | ICGEB Trieste, Italy |
| Supervisor | Dr. Federica Benvenuti |
| Research Area | Dendritic Cell Biology, Immunology, Cancer Biology |
| Start Date | June 2025 |
| Duration | 2 Years |
| Funding | EFSD Grant and other external grants |
| Application Deadline | To be determined |
Designation: Postdoctoral Fellow
Research Area: Dendritic Cell Biology, Tumor Immune Surveillance, Immunology, Cancer Biology
Location: ICGEB Trieste, Italy
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Ph.D. in Immunology, Cancer Biology, or related fields
- Expertise in experimental models of diabetes and cancer
- Proficiency in flow cytometry, tissue imaging, and computational analysis
- Strong commitment to preclinical research in Immunology and Cancer Biology
- Ability to independently analyze and prepare data for dissemination
Job Description: The successful candidate will investigate the effects of hyperglycemia on dendritic cells and their role in tumor immune surveillance. Responsibilities include the design and execution of experiments using preclinical models, advanced imaging techniques, flow cytometry analysis, and computational methods to study dendritic cell dysfunction due to metabolic stress in diabetes. The candidate will work under the supervision of Dr. Federica Benvenuti and will be responsible for data analysis and preparation for dissemination.
How to Apply: Interested applicants should send the following documents to Dr. Federica Benvenuti (benvenut@icgeb.org):
- CV
- Motivation letter
- Names of two referees
Last Date to Apply: [To be determined]
For further details about the laboratory, visit Laboratory of Cellular Immunology.
