Group Leader in Cancer Immunology

Group Leader in Cancer Immunology

VIB

Leuven, Belgium

Research

You will lead a ground-breaking scientific program addressing basic research questions with pronounced translational potential. You have a collaborative mindset that will allow you to build bridges between existing research groups in the field of onco- & immunobiology at VIB and KU Leuven, as well as with other academic centers and the industry. You will focus on cancer immunology with a research-specific emphasis on a currently unmet patient need.

We are particularly interested in researchers working on the development of new research approaches that integrate single-cell and spatial multiomics analysis (i.e., transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, etc.), in combination with new innovative computational approaches. Ideally, the candidate will apply these methods to reductionist (i.e. 3D tumoroid models) or unique in vivo models (i.e. mouse genetics, in vivo lineage tracing, PDXs,…) and directly test or validate observations in these models on human tissue samples from the corresponding cancer indication.

A dedicated focus on a specific cancer indication and/or underlying biological process (metastatic dissemination, lymph node involvement, circulating tumor cells, or specific tumor/microenvironment interactions, etc. is considered a plus.

Your profile

• You have obtained a Ph.D. degree in the (Bio-) Medical Sciences or another field that provides excellent preparation for the requested research program;
• You have a strong research profile within the aforementioned research domains and the quality of your research is proven by publications in international leading journals and conferences;
• You have an interest in outreach and broadly contributing to an exciting scientific environment;
• Interdisciplinary mindset and keen on collaborating broadly in the center, the department, and the university;
• You possess organizational skills and have a collaborative attitude. You also possess leadership capacities;
• Experience in the fields of single-cell and spatial technologies is a plus;
• You have international research experience.

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