MARELLI_Research Fellow (Pre-Doctoral) - Tumor Microenvironment Group

We are seeking a highly motivated young scientist for a Research Fellow (pre-doctoral) position within the Tumor Microenvironment Group.

Project overview

The successful candidate will contribute to a recently funded AIRC project investigating how the gut–prostate axis drives prostate cancer immunity and modulates response to anti-PD-1 immunotherapy.

The project combines in vivo tumor models, high-dimensional immune profiling, microbiome analysis, and functional studies of myeloid cells to identify novel mechanisms and actionable therapeutic targets in prostate cancer.

Key responsibilities

• Perform in vivo mouse experiments and tissue collection
• Conduct multiparametric flow cytometry and immune profiling
• Contribute to microbiome and molecular analyses
• Analyze and interpret experimental data
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary research team

Requirements

• MSc degree (or equivalent) in Immunology, Cancer Biology, Biotechnology, or related disciplines
• Strong motivation for translational cancer research
• Ability to work both independently and in a team
• Previous hands-on laboratory experience (flow cytometry and/or mouse work will be considered an asset)

What we offer

The candidate will join a dynamic and highly collaborative research environment at Humanitas University, with exposure to cutting-edge technologies in cancer immunology and tumor microenvironment research.

All candidate data collected from the application shall be processed in accordance with applicable law: Dlgs 198/2006 e dei Dlgs 215/2003 e 216/2003;  privacy ex artt. 13 e 14 del Reg. UE 2016/679.