PhD Student in Cancer Immunology and Leukemia Stem Cell Biology

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Start Date 01.01.2027 or by arrangement
Employment Relationship 100%, fixed-term, 4 years
Institution / Workplace Tumor Immunology Department for BioMedical Research (DBMR) University of Bern and Inselspital Bern Bern
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Project description

  • Investigation of molecular and cellular interactions between leukemia stem cells (LSCs) and immune cells, with a particular focus on acute myeloid leukemia (AML).
  • We aim to understand how these interactions influence leukemia progression, immune responses, and therapeutic resistance.
  • Our research combines molecular biology, immunology, multi-omics approaches including primary patient samples, and preclinical mouse models to identify potential targets for novel immunotherapeutic strategies.

Your responsibilities

  • Investigate interactions of LSCs with NK cells and B cells.
  • Perform flow cytometry, cell sorting, co-culture and functional assays.
  • Analyze transcriptomic and multi-omics data.
  • Validate findings in vitro and in preclinical mouse models.
  • Present results and contribute to publications.
For more information about our research, please see our recent publications (PMIDs: 38941612, 37643244, 30877275).

Your profile

  • MSc in biological sciences, immunology, molecular biology, medicine or related field.
  • Experience with cell culture, RT-qPCR and flow cytometry.
  • Transcriptomics, R and mouse-model experience are advantages.
  • Good English communication skills.
  • Scientific curiosity, analytical thinking, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
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Your Benefits

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Salary according to SNF regulations, technologies, patient samples
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Strong research infrastructure and international network
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Collaborative environment and ambitious team
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Central location in the heart of Bern
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Your Benefits

  • Salary according to SNF regulations, technologies, patient samples
  • Strong research infrastructure and international network
  • Collaborative environment and ambitious team
  • Central location in the heart of Bern

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Please email a motivation letter, CV, academic transcripts and contact details of two referees (preferably as one PDF) to ramin.radpour@unibe.ch

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