Post-doc researcher in Immunology, Epigenetics of cancer

IIGM (https://www.iigm.it/unita/immunoregolazione/) is located at the FPO IRCCS Candiolo Cancer Institute, Candiolo, www.research.fpoircc.it). The mission of IIGM is to foster and develop excellence in human genomic research and education, with special reference to genomic variability in multifactorial diseases, with a strong focus on cancer. The institute provides high-level scientific education for PhD students, and access to state-of-the-art research facilities.

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Posizione:

The Giovanni Armenise-Harvard laboratory of Immunity and Cancer, at the Italian Institute for Genomic Medicine (IIGM) and IRCCS FPO Candiolo (Turin), Italy, is seeking for a highly motivated Postdoc in Immunology and Epigenetics.

Research: The lab addresses fundamental aspects of immune responses, related to memory T cell differentiation and long-term protective immunity. This research aims to understand how T lymphocytes integrate complex environmental stimuli and translate these signals into specific epigenetic and differentiation programs, which specify T cell fate commitment and function. The research’s goal is to use this knowledge to develop novel strategies for the prevention and treatment of cancer, immunotherapy and vaccine development.

To achieve these goals, we combine a variety of approaches, genetic and genomic techniques, including high throughput cell-based assays, multiparametric flowcytometry, single cell multi-omics and epigenetics tools, in the context of human cancer biology.

Requisiti:

Qualifications and requirements:

• strong background and experience in immunology, molecular biology, or epigenetics;
• first-authored publications in peer-reviewed journals are preferred;
• proficiency in English;
• good communication skills, self-motivation and teamwork attitude.

Altre informazioni:

Position: no. 01

Offered contract: temporary contract (12 months), renewable.

Mandatory documents to be included to apply for this position:

• a cover letter (in English), addressed to Dr. Luigia Pace, describing research experience, interests, motivation;
• CV (in English) and contact information of two references.

Incomplete applications will not be processed.

References: D’Alise A.M., Science Trans. Med, 2022; Brasu N. Nature Immunology, 2022; Montacchiesi G, Immunol Rev, 2022; Pace L, Science 2018; Pace L, Science 2012.