Independent Investigator: Immune–Tumor Cell Communication

1000scholars; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Universiteit Utrecht is seeking an Assistant Professor in Immune-Tumor Cell Communication to establish an independent research program at the interface of intercellular communication and cancer immunology. The appointee will also contribute to teaching in cell biology within the Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences curricula, aiming to obtain a teaching qualification within two years.

The role requires building interdisciplinary collaborations, securing funding, supervising PhD candidates

Qualifications

• PhD in cancer immunology or EV biology.
• At least four years of postdoctoral research experience, preferably international.
• Strong scientific track record with publications and successful grants.
• Experience supervising master students, PhD candidates, technicians and/or postdocs.
• A vision for developing an independent research line that complements the division.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate within interdisciplinary academic and translational environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead an independent research line on communication between tumor cells and immune cells.
• Secure research funding and build collaborations across veterinary and human clinical research groups.
• Supervise PhD candidates, postdocs, and technical staff.
• Contribute to teaching in cell biology, and work toward the University Teaching Qualification (BKO) if needed.

Skills

Collaboration across disciplines

Grant funding acquisition

Supervising students and staff

Independent research leadership

Education

PhD in cancer immunology or EV biology

Postdoctoral research experience

Job description

Universiteit Utrecht is seeking an Assistant Professor in Immune-Tumor Cell Communication to establish an independent research program at the interface of intercellular communication and cancer immunology. The appointee will also contribute to teaching in cell biology within the Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences curricula, aiming to obtain a teaching qualification within two years.

The role requires building interdisciplinary collaborations, securing funding, supervising PhD candidates