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Suitable start date: January 2015.
Department: The department of immunology, genetics and pathology at Uppsala University (http://www.igp.uu.se) has a broad research profile with strong research groups in different fields of science, e.g. medical and clinical genetics, bioinformatics, immunology, pathology, tumour biology, vascular biology and method development. The department was founded to promote a closer collaboration between clinical and pre-clinical research and part of the activity is integrated with the clinics of genetics and pathology-cytology at the University Hospital, Uppsala. Rudbeck Laboratory has access to state-of-the-art technologies, with core facilities for cell analysis, confocal microscopy, DNA-sequencing and genotyping.
Project description: We are looking for a student who wants to study for a PhD degree in the field of cancer immunotherapy. The project deals with cancer vaccine development based on allogeneic dendritic cells, which are modified by viral vectors developed in our laboratory. Information about the research can be found at
http://igp.uu.se/forskning/klinisk_immunologi/magnus_essand/
Applicant: You are a highly motivated person with a Master of Science degree in Molecular Medicine or equivalent field. Previous research experience is a merit, especially in projects involving: i) viruses and viral vectors, ii) molecular cloning iii) primary immune cell cultures, iv) flow cytometry, v) immunological assays, vi) laboratory animal research. Documented skills in oral and written English are required.
Application: The application should include a curriculum vitae, copies of exams, degrees and grades, references and a short description of the applicant and his/her experience. Letters(s) of recommendation may be included. If the applicant has published scientific papers, they can also be included.
Information: Information about education at the postgraduate level, admission requirements and admission decisions can be found at www.medfarm.uu.se/forskarutbildning/index.shtml A PhD position normally includes 4 years of full-time studies. Department duties such as teaching can amount to a maximum of 20%. Salary is based on local guidelines at Uppsala University.
For more information please contact Prof. Magnus Essand, phone +46 (0)18-6110223, mail: magnus.essand@igp.uu.se.
You are welcome to submit your application no later than December 16th 2014. UFV-PA 2014/3610. Please use the link below to access the application form.
PhD position in Medical Sciences within the field of Cancer immunotherapy
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Placement: Department of Immunology, Genetics and Pathology
Type of employment: Full time , PhD placement
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Number of positions: 1
Working hours: 100%
Town: Uppsala
County: Uppsala län
Country: Sweden
Union representative: Carin Söderhäll, TCO/ST 018-471 1997 1
Per Sundman, Saco-rådet 018-471 1485 1
Stefan Djurström, Seko 018-471 3315 1
Number of reference: UFV-PA 2014/3610
Last application date: 2014-12-16
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PhD position in Medical Sciences within the field of Cancer immunotherapy at uppsala university
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