Research Fellow in Immunology - Lausanne Center for Immuno-oncology Toxicities

The Lausanne Center for Immuno-oncology Toxicities (LCIT) is looking for a Research Fellow in Immunology, for a 2 years contract (renewable).
Département DM - Dpt de médecine

Code emploi 1er Assist.Uni 1e An - 1106

Niveau Hors DECFO

Date d'entrée souhaitée 01-01-2023

Type de contrat CDD

Date de fin de contrat 31-12-2023

Catégorie professionnelle Médico-technique

Lieu Lausanne

Taux d'activité 80% - 100%

Date de début de publication 11-04-2023

Date de fin de postulation 15-05-2023

Référence 09100-MT-200-2022

Documents - Cahier des charges (PDF, 262.87kb)

Contexte

The Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) is one of five Swiss university hospitals. Through its collaboration with the Faculty of Biology and Medicine at the University of Lausanne and the EPFL, CHUV plays a leading role in the areas of medical care, medical research, and training.

The Lausanne Center for Immuno-oncology Toxicities (LCIT) is an innovative and pioneering clinical immunology platform that seeks to improve the understanding and resolution of adverse events induced by cancer immunotherapies. The team headed by Dr. Michel Obeid has a fully funded postdoctoral position (2 years with possibility of renewable contracts) to investigate novel biomarkers involved with the toxicity and efficacy of immune checkpoint inhibitors in cancer therapy.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic team focused on translational immunology research on large cohort studies of oncology patients in collaboration with the Service of Immunology and Allergy and the Translational Data Science group.

Mission

• You will plan, propose, and conduct research experiments
• You will participate in meetings with investigators and collaborators to validate data, develop methodologies, and evaluate laboratory procedures
• You will ensure the reliability of the results generated
• You will manage research projects
• You will prepare manuscripts for scientific publications.

Profil

• PhD in immunology (or closely related field in translational/clinical research)
• Experience with flow/ mass cytometry and immunoassays
• Experience with high dimensional cytometry data analysis in Flowjo/R and/or clinical data analysis is highly preferred
• Exhibits excellent collaborative and communication skills for working in a multidisciplinary and international environment.

Nous offrons

To become an employee of the world-famous University Hospital Center from the Canton of Vaud is an assurance of:

• First-rate social benefits such as a Paternity Leave of 20 days and a Maternity Leave of 4 months (there is also the possibility to obtain a complementary breastfeeding leave of 1 month)
• Regular salary progression adapted to your responsibilities
• A 13th salary and 25 days of vacations per year
• A right to at least three days of training per year, by accessing a wide offer of courses not only from the CHUV Training Center but also from external providers
• Possibility to access one of the 500 furnished apartments offered in the surrounding neighborhoods in case of relocation in Switzerland
• Discounts proposed on social and cultural events, goodies and other services, thanks to the “H-Oxygène” association
• Signing up to our Mobility Plan and benefit from different advantages (discounts on public transportation, promotion of “Mobility” car fleet and discounts on electric bikes)
• Being able to enjoy our high-quality corporate restaurants, located in every hospital building, with employees’ discount.

Contact et envoi de candidature

Contact person in case of questions about this role : Dr Michel Obeid - michel.obeid@chuv.ch

All of our applications are processed electronically. For this reason, we kindly ask you to apply exclusively by clicking on the APPLY button at the bottom of the advertisement. Should you have any technical question, please contact our Recruitment Team (021/ 314-85-70 from 08h30 to 12h00 and from 14h00 to 16h30).

The CHUV applies the highest quality requirements as part of its recruitment process. In addition, mindful to promote workplace diversity and inclusion we strive to ensure equal treatment and avoid any discrimination. We are looking forward to receiving your application.

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