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The Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB) affiliated to the Università della Svizzera italiana (USI), is recruiting a PhD student position for an interdisciplinary project at the interface between immunology, infectious diseases and glycobiology. The student will work with the different lectins generated in the group and will characterize the host response to infectious respiratory pathogens.The ideal candidate should be a good team player with basic competence in the field of Immunology and infectious disease. Preliminary work with lectins will be a plus.
Applicants should meet the following eligibility criteria:
The successful candidate will be enrolled in the Immunology PhD program at the Università della Svizzera italiana (USI).
For applications submit your CV (Max. 2 pages), interest letter and one reference letter to santiago.gonzalez@irb.usi.ch. The position is available immediately. Applications will be evaluated as they are received and until the position is filled.
Reference:
https://www.irb.usi.ch/irb-people/gonzalez-f-santiago/?id=9000
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A post-doc position is available in the Molecular Immunology lab at the Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB) in Bellinzona, Switzerland (www.irb.usi.ch/molecular-immunology), to join projects aimed at understanding mechanisms of regulation of gene expression in immune-mediated processes.
Have you recently obtained a PhD degree in a field related to immunology or molecular biology? Are you fluent in spoken and written English? Are you highly motivated and excited about learning new skills and developing independent thinking? Please apply!
The research topic concerns the study of transcriptional and post-transcriptional regulation of gene expression in cells of the immune system. The general goal is to extend our knowledge of the mechanisms that regulate immune cell differentiation and functions. The exact project will be defined after discussion and based on mutual interests.
With access to state-of-the-art facilities and a vibrant environment that favors the exchange of knowledge and ideas through journal clubs, seminars and talks, you will have the opportunity to address mechanistic questions relevant to immune responses. The lab is funded by the Swiss National Science Foundations (SNSF) and other grants. Salaries are in line with the recommendations of the SNSF, and preferred starting date is in the Summer-Fall 2022.
Applications
Applications will be evaluated as they are received and until the position is filled. Please send a single pdf file by email to silvia.monticelli@irb.usi.ch, including the following:
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