Postdoc: Cancer Immunology & Immunometabolism Research

iGRED; France; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

iGReD Research in Clermont-Ferrand, France, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Cancer Immunology within the MAVERIC project. The successful candidate will develop and characterize prostate cancer models, study dendritic-cell–mediated anti-tumor responses, and apply scRNA-seq and spatial transcriptomics with advanced data analysis.

The role offers an interdisciplinary environment, collaboration with chemists, and opportunities for publications and scientific leadership in

Qualifications

• Strong background in cancer immunology and tumor microenvironment.
• Expertise in dendritic cells.
• Experience in cell culture and (spectral) flow cytometry.
• Experience with animal models and relevant certification.
• Experience with scRNA-seq and/or spatial transcriptomics, including computational analysis.
• Independent, curious and collaborative.
• Good written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and characterize genetically engineered and orthotopic prostate cancer models (CRISPR, lineage tracing, surgery).
• Investigate dendritic-cell and antitumor immune responses following LXR modulation and vaccination.
• Perform spectral cytometry, cell sorting, scRNA-seq and spatial transcriptomics, including downstream data analysis.
• Conduct cellular and molecular experiments using tumor and immune-cell models.
• Collaborate with chemists developing novel LXR ligands and with the multidisciplinary MAVERIC consortium.
• Contribute to publications, international conferences and dissemination of project findings.

Skills

cancer immunology

dendritic cells

cell culture

flow cytometry

spectral cytometry

animal models

French Level 1

scRNA-seq

spatial transcriptomics

computational analysis

independence

curiosity

collaborative mindset

English proficiency

Education

PhD or equivalent

Job description

iGReD Research in Clermont-Ferrand, France, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Cancer Immunology within the MAVERIC project. The successful candidate will develop and characterize prostate cancer models, study dendritic-cell–mediated anti-tumor responses, and apply scRNA-seq and spatial transcriptomics with advanced data analysis.

The role offers an interdisciplinary environment, collaboration with chemists, and opportunities for publications and scientific leadership in