Junior Group Leader: Cancer Immunity and Immunotherapy Research

Junior Group Leader: Cancer Immunity and Immunotherapy Research

IFOM The FIRC Institute of Molecular Oncology Foundation

Milan, Italy

Unleash Your Potential

As a Junior Group Leader at IFOM, you will spearhead groundbreaking research, unraveling the intricacies of cancer immunity and identifying novel approaches to boost anti-cancer immunity. Dive into diverse areas such as B-, T- and Natural Killer cell anti-tumor immunity, mechanisms of tumor immune evasion, immunity and aneuploidy, genome instability and immune sensing, immunoediting, computational immunology, immune cell and antibody engineering, CAR-T cell therapy, cancer vaccines, novel targets of immunotherapy, immunometabolism, immune aging and cancer, and related areas.

Collaborative Excellence

Join a dynamic, international scientific community that thrives on interdisciplinary collaboration. Work alongside experts in cancer genetics, genome stability, cell signaling, protein stability, genomics, mechanobiology, and immunology, fostering an environment where groundbreaking ideas flourish.

Real-world Impact

Collaborate closely with basic and data scientists, experimental pathologists and clinical oncologists, contributing to and shaping innovative mechanism-inspired clinical trials. Make a tangible impact on cancer treatment and patient outcomes through your discoveries.

Qualifications

  • MD, MD/PhD, or PhD and postdoctoral research experience;
  • Strong publication record;
  • Potential to establish an independent, externally-funded research program.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working in a matrix environment within academic medicine;
  • Proven success in collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams.

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