PhD Student in Cancer Immunology and Leukemia Stem Cell Biology

CAS in Medication Safety University of Bern; Bern; On-site; CHF 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary according to SNF regulations

Central location in Bern

Strong research infrastructure

Collaborative environment

Job summary

University of Bern invites applications for a PhD Student in Cancer Immunology and Leukemia Stem Cell Biology (100%, fixed-term, 4 years) based in Bern. You will investigate interactions of LSCs with NK cells and B cells, perform flow cytometry, multi-omics analyses, and contribute to publications.

Start date 01.01.2027 or by arrangement. Salary according to SNF regulations, with strong research infrastructure.

Qualifications

• MSc in biological sciences, immunology, molecular biology, medicine or related field.
• Experience with cell culture, RT-qPCR and flow cytometry.
• Transcriptomics, R and mouse-model experience are advantages.
• Good English communication skills.
• Scientific curiosity, analytical thinking, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Investigate interactions of leukemia stem cells (LSCs) with NK cells and B cells.
• Perform flow cytometry, cell sorting, co-culture and functional assays.
• Analyze transcriptomic and multi-omics data.
• Validate findings in vitro and in preclinical mouse models.
• Present results and contribute to publications.

Skills

Cell culture

RT-qPCR

Flow cytometry

Transcriptomics

R

Mouse models

English communication

Independence & collaboration

Education

MSc in biological sciences / immunology / molecular biology / medicine

Job description

PhD Student in Cancer Immunology and Leukemia Stem Cell Biology 100%, fixed-term, 4 years, Bern

UniBE is ambitious.

With us, you deliver top performance and test your skills against the best.

Your responsibilities

• Investigate interactions of LSCs with NK cells and B cells.
• Perform flow cytometry, cell sorting, co-culture and functional assays.
• Analyze transcriptomic and multi-omics data.
• Validate findings in vitro and in preclinical mouse models.
• Present results and contribute to publications.

For more information about our research, please see our recent publications (PMIDs: 38941612, 37643244, 30877275).

Your profile

• MSc in biological sciences, immunology, molecular biology, medicine or related field.
• Experience with cell culture, RT-qPCR and flow cytometry.
• Transcriptomics, R and mouse-model experience are advantages.
• Good English communication skills.
• Scientific curiosity, analytical thinking, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Project Description

• Investigation of molecular and cellular interactions between leukemia stem cells (LSCs) and immune cells, with a particular focus on acute myeloid leukemia (AML).
• We aim to understand how these interactions influence leukemia progression, immune responses, and therapeutic resistance.
• Our research combines molecular biology, immunology, multi-omics approaches including primary patient samples, and preclinical mouse models to identify potential targets for novel immunotherapeutic strategies.

Start Date

01.01.2027 or by arrangement

Employment Relationship

100%, fixed-term, 4 years

Institution / Workplace

Tumor Immunology Department for BioMedical Research (DBMR) University of Bern and Inselspital Bern Bern

Your Benefits

• Salary according to SNF regulations, technologies, patient samples
• Strong research infrastructure and international network
• Collaborative environment and ambitious team
• Central location in the heart of Bern

Working at the University of Bern

The University of Bern not only offers exciting tasks but also an environment that actively promotes development, diversity, and equal opportunities. Discover what makes us stand out as an employer and how you can grow with us.

Questions about the position?

PD Dr. Ramin Radpour [e-mail]

Questions about the application?

PD Dr. Ramin Radpour [e-mail]