The research group of Prof. Dr. Gabriele Niedermann, Department of Radiation Oncology, University Medical Center Freiburg, is seeking as soon as possible a
PhD Student - Combined Cancer Immunotherapy and Radiotherapy (m/f/d)
The Section of Radiobiology at the Dept. of Radiation Oncology is seeking a highly motivated candidate for a PhD position. We study combinations of immunotherapeutics with focal radiation therapy (RT). This includes the combination of RT with active immunotherapeutics as well as cellular immunotherapeutics such as CAR T cells. The aim is to identify and develop effective combination therapies for the treatment of advanced / metastatic disease (see: Nat Commun. 2023, 14: 2087 PMID: 37045833; Clin Cancer Res 2023, 29: 667-683; Cancer Lett. 2022, 538: 215697; Cancer Immunol Immunother 2020, 69: 1823-1832; Clin Cancer Res 2020, 26: 945–956; Clin Cancer Res 2019, 25: 7243–7255; Nat Rev Dis Primers 2019, 5; Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2018, 101: 63–73).
Within the PhD project, you will combine research on mouse tumor models and characterization of patient samples.
Within the PhD project, you will combine research on mouse tumor models and characterization of patient samples.
We offer:
- position funded for at least 3 years
- highly translational project with clinical relevance
- opportunity to work in an international research team
- opportunity to work in a laboratory that employs a variety of modern research methods in cell and molecular biology, tumor immunology and immunotherapy, including single-cell techniques
- an enjoyable laboratory atmosphere
Required qualifications:
- M.Sc. in biology, molecular medicine or other subjects, preferably with a focus on immunology, or M.D.
- deep interest in tumor immunology and translational oncology
- ideally experience in the analysis of murine or human T cell responses
- experience with mouse tumor models or the willingness to work with mice (a FELASA B certificate or equivalent desirable)
- very good written and spoken English
Please submit your application online with the following documents:
1. Cover letter with a brief statement on research experience and interests
2. CV
3. Copy of school and graduation certificates
4. Copy of University grades (Bachelor, Master)
5. Contact details of 2–3 references
2. CV
3. Copy of school and graduation certificates
4. Copy of University grades (Bachelor, Master)
5. Contact details of 2–3 references
University Medical Center Freiburg
Department of Radiation Oncology
Prof. Dr. Gabriele Niedermann
Robert-Koch-Str. 3, 79106 Freiburg
Department of Radiation Oncology
Prof. Dr. Gabriele Niedermann
Robert-Koch-Str. 3, 79106 Freiburg
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