PNRR Postdoctoral Scientist- Innate immunity in inflammation and cancer

As part of the National Plan for Recovery and Resilience (Piano Nazionale di Ripresa e Resilienza, PNRR), IRCCS Istituto Clinico Humanitas has started the public selection procedures for recruitment under the projects regarding the Enhancement and strengthening of biomedical research in the NHS.

TITLE AND BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Uncovering novel targets and pathways to enhance the efficacy of combination immunotherapy for lung cancer KMN309-CUP: E23C24000220006

Immunotherapies with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have revolutionized the treatment of solid tumors, including lung cancer. Combining ICIs with conventional chemotherapy has proven successful, but only in a subset of patients. Although ICIs reinvigorate dysfunctional T cells against the cancer, acquired resistance occurs due to additional suppressive mechanisms, such as alternative checkpoints, inhibitory cell populations, and insufficient inflammation, among others. However, knowledge in this area is limited. Using a multitask approach that combines state-of-the-art technologies with the advantages of genetically engineered mice, models of primary carcinogenesis, and investigations in human samples, we will unravel the complex relationships between the immune system, the stroma, and the tumor. Our aim is to discover major cellular and molecular mechanisms of resistance, which will be further explored in preclinical models of lung cancer to enhance tumor regression.

Job profile and brief description of activities required:

Postdoctoral Scientist to join the Innate immunity in inflammation and cancer Lab led by Dr. Sebastien Jaillon.  For more information, visit Sebastien Jaillon Group.

The successful candidate will be responsible of:

• Pursuing the program of work agreed with the Group Leader.
• Designing and executing experiments.
• Establishing procedures and developing new approaches; acquiring new skills.
• Maintaining accurate records of experiments and reagents.
• Preparing and presenting work at and attending weekly laboratory meetings.

Qualifications required: PhD in immunology, cancer biology or related fields,

Technical skills:

• Solid background in immunology and familiarity with cellular and molecular biology, biochemistry, and standard mouse work.
• Experience in immune profiling of cancer samples.
• Experience in mouse handling

Preferred candidate choice requirements:

• Familiarity with mouse cancer models, single-cell RNA sequencing, spatial transcriptomics, flow cytometry, tissue culture, and data analysis.
• Highly motivated, detail-oriented, organized, flexible, and a team player.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues.
• Learn and apply new skills.
• Engage in constructive debate and support lab objectives.
• Maintain a safe and compliant working environment.

On the basis of the profiles received and in the terms indicated by this notice, Humanitas will activate the selection process by inviting suitable candidates to participate in selection interviews, after verification of the cv and qualifications, which will be held in presence or in telematic mode.

The selection committee, composed of the Project Manager and the Human Resources Department, will take charge of the overall evaluation of the applications received.

 Open Position (published): 04/10/2024

End Published: 31/10/2024

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