Postdoctoral positions: Control of cell death as a mechanism of immune tolerance

Introduction

UNIL is a leading international teaching and research institution, with over 5,000 employees and 17,000 students split between its Dorigny campus, CHUV and Epalinges. As an employer, UNIL encourages excellence, individual recognition and responsibility.

Presentation

A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Prof. Peter Draber in the Department of Immunobiology, University of Lausanne, Switzerland.

Job information

Expected start date in position : to be agreed

Contract length : 1 year, renewable 2 x 2 years, maximum 5 years

Activity rate : 100%

Workplace : Department of Immunobiology, Epalinges

Your responsibilities

We search for a postdoctoral researcher to study the crosstalk between regulatory T cells (Tregs) and cell death. Activation of programmed cell death, such as extrinsic apoptosis or necroptosis, is an integral part of immune responses. It allows the removal of damaged or infected cells. However, the aberrant or uncontrolled induction of cell death can trigger severe tissue damage, leading to the development of autoinflammatory diseases. The immune system employs Tregs to suppress immune reactions against the host's tissue. Whether these potent immunosuppressive cells have evolved mechanisms to directly control the activation of highly proinflammatory cell death is currently unknown. The proposed research aims to elucidate whether the regulation of apoptosis and necroptosis by Tregs represents a core mechanism of immune tolerance.

Your qualifications

We are searching for a candidate with a PhD in immunology with a track record of publications in immunological journals. Knowledge of how adaptive immunity is established and regulated is required. The candidate should have experience in flow cytometry, RNA sequencing and work with animal models.

What the position offers you

We offer a nice working place in a multicultural, diverse and dynamic academic environment. Opportunities for professional training, a lot of activities and other benefits to discover.

Contact for further information

Prof. Peter Draber

University of Lausanne

Department of Immunobiology

1066 Epalinges Switzerland

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Your application

Deadline: 30.11.2024

Applications should contain a CV, a description of your previous work, a brief statement of your research interests and objectives, and contact information of two or more referees.
Please, send your full application in Word or PDF.
Only applications through this website will be taken into account.

We thank you for your understanding.

Additional information

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•    equality, diversity and inclusion within its community;
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•    offering working conditions that facilitate work-life balance;
•    supporting early career researchers.

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