Postdoc – Cancer Neuroimmunology & Metastasis

Champalimaud; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Champalimaud Foundation in Lisbon is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to study how neural signals shape immune responses during metastasis formation. The project uses in vivo mouse models, neuronal tracing, and advanced single-cell sequencing approaches.

Ideal candidates have a PhD in cancer immunology, neuroimmunology or related fields and a track record of high-quality publications. Initial 12‑month appointment with renewal possibilities; competitive remuneration and

Qualifications

• PhD in cancer immunology, neuroimmunology, immunology, physiology, molecular biology, or related fields.
• Strong background in cancer biology, immunology or neuro-physiology.
• Hands-on experience with in vivo mouse models and multicolor flow cytometry.
• Proven track record with first-author publications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize in vivo metastasis models and experimental workflows.
• Perform multicolor flow cytometry and analyze complex datasets.
• Apply single-cell RNA sequencing and spatial transcriptomics to study neuro-immune interactions.
• Collaborate across interdisciplinary teams and communicate findings effectively.

Skills

In vivo mouse models

Flow cytometry

Neuroimmunology background

Education

PhD or equivalent

Tools

Single-cell RNA sequencing

Spatial transcriptomics

Spectral flow cytometry

Job description

The Champalimaud Foundation in Lisbon is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to study how neural signals shape immune responses during metastasis formation. The project uses in vivo mouse models, neuronal tracing, and advanced single-cell sequencing approaches.

Ideal candidates have a PhD in cancer immunology, neuroimmunology or related fields and a track record of high-quality publications. Initial 12‑month appointment with renewal possibilities; competitive remuneration and