Postdoctoral Scientist - Cellular and Molecular Oncoimmunology Group

Postdoctoral Scientist - Cellular and Molecular Oncoimmunology Group

Humanitas Research Hospital is a highly specialised research and university hospital. It is the first Italian hospital certified for its excellence by the Joint Commission International as Academic Hospital and it hosts a research center, as well as the residency programs and clinical training of Humanitas University, an international Medical School that stands out for its real-world simulation-based approach to medical training.

Humanitas Research is made possible every day by more than 500 passionate physicians, biologists, physicists, data scientists and technologists, that work in the hospital wards and across 10.000 square meters of high-tech laboratories at the Humanitas University campus. Their common mission is advancing science to make a difference in patients' life.

Humanitas Research is guided by unmet clinical needs and it leverages high-end technologies to dissect the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying human pathologies in fields ranging from cardiovascular medicine to neuroscience, from immunology to cancer and microbiology, with the final goal of developing new therapies and new diagnostic and prognostic strategies. The institute is recognized worldwide for its contribution to the field of tumor immunology and to the understanding of the inflammation-cancer connection.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Scientist to join the Cellular and Molecular Oncoimmunology Group, led by Dr. Eduardo Bonavita.

In this role, you will utilize novel gene-targeted mouse models to investigate the role of a recently identified

transcription factor in the activation and effector functions of conventional dendritic cells during anti-tumor

immune responses. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven and proactive scientist to contribute to groundbreaking cancer research while expanding their expertise in cellular and molecular immunology.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

Collaborate effectively with team members; demonstrate a willingness to learn

and apply new techniques; engage in constructive discussions to advance lab objectives; maintain a safe and compliant working environment.

You’re the perfect candidate if you have:

• PhD in immunology, cancer biology, or related fields.
• Excellent track record of scientific publications
• Strong background in cellular and molecular immunology.
• Proficiency in working with mouse models and preclinical cancer systems.
• Experience in scRNAseq, Multiome, and spatial transcriptomics is a plus.
• Proficiency in immune profiling of cancer samples.
• Competence in in vivo and in vitro experimental systems, flow cytometry, NGS,
• microscopy, data analysis, and statistical methods.
• Ambitious, motivated, resourceful, detail-oriented, and a team player.
• Critical and proactive thinking.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Advanced molecular biology skills (Nice to have)

Why Join Us?

The Humanitas Clinical and Research Center is a global leader in medical research, particularly in tumor

immunology. We offer:

• A dynamic and supportive work environment.
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and laboratories.

• Strong integration between research and clinical activities.

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.