.Call for a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Cancer Dormancy & Immunity Lab The selected candidate will A postdoctoral fellow position is available immediately at the Cancer Dormancy & Immunity lab. Our laboratory is interested in understanding the mechanisms that regulate breast cancer dormancy, and in finding ways to effectively target dormant cancer cells and prevent metastatic disease. The selected candidate will spearhead a research project within a broader research program, whose goal is to understand how tissue immunity shapes metastatic progression. The project is expected to leverage single-cell and spatial profiling technologies in mouse and human tissues to understand how specific immune environments within distant sites react to disseminated tumor cells and disproportionally impact the emergence of breast cancer metastases. Required Education Level PhD Skills/Qualifications PhD in Immunology or Cancer Biology, and a strong interest in tumor immunology. Essential skills Extensive experimental laboratory experience, including experience with cell culture, molecular biology, and biochemistry; A good understanding ofimmunology and experience with multicolour immune phenotyping by flow-cytometry; Proven track record in conducting research, including designing, executing, and interpreting experiments, as demonstrated by previous publications (with at least one first author publication from graduate school); Ability to prioritize and see the big picture, but also to focus on details; A collaborative mindsetwith peers, students, and external collaborators; Strong spoken and written competency in English. Desirable skills that will also be considered Experience working with mouse tumor immunology models is strongly desired; Computational skills are a plus. Eligibility criteria National, Foreign or Stateless candidate(s) who hold a PhD degree in Immunology or Cancer Biology or other related scientific areas and a scientific and professional curriculum that reveals a profile appropriate to the activity to be developed. In case of PhD degrees awarded by foreign higher education institutions, the degree must comply with the provisions of Decree-Law No. 341/2007, of 12th of October, and all formalities established therein must be fulfilled by the deadline for application submission. Selection process Candidates will be screened to determine eligibility based on minimum qualifications listed in call. Candidates meeting minimum requirements will be scored according to the required application materials. Relative weighting: CV: 50%, motivation letter: 25%, and interview: 25%. If shortlisted, candidates' referees may be contacted and may count towards evaluation. Application materials CV, letter of motivation and contact information for 3 references (one single pdf document). Proof of qualifications (certificates) may be required at a later date for the formalisation of the contract agreement
