Postdoctoral researcher in immunology – infection

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Postdoctoral researcher in immunology – infection

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Offer DescriptionIn the REGULATE research program ( ), we aim to decipher the mechanisms regulating the effector functions of a particular population of memory T lymphocytes named virtual memory T cells (TVM), stimulated during the immune response against parasitic worms, and involving the cytokine interleukin 4 (IL-4). The research project is based on recent work from the laboratory: , , (preprint).The objective of the project is to harness the potential of virtual memory T cells to develop alternative strategies of intervention and improve host protection against infections. This research project will fill an important gap in the understanding of the mechanisms regulating virtual memory T cell mediated functions and will identify important alternative points of intervention to help combat infections and induced disease.We are looking for an enthusiastic postdoctoral researcher to join the team.The is based at the FARAH research unit, localized at the Faculty of Veterinary of Medicine, Department of Infectious and Parasitic Diseases of University of Liege, Liege, Belgium.Specific duties and activities:

• Implement existing models and generate new preclinical models to directly address the role of IL-4-induced TVM in type 2 immunity during parasite infection and viral coinfections.
• Develop experimental approaches to investigate cell-cell interactions of TVM in a type 2 immune environment, including flow cytometry, single cell RNA-sequencing, CHIP-sequencing.
• Supervise PhD and MSc students.
• Communicate findings through participation to international meetings and publications.
• …

RequirementsResearch Field Medical sciences » Health sciences Education Level PhD or equivalentSkills/QualificationsProfile:Required skills: PhD in (bio)medical or veterinary sciences; related to immunology, minimal expertise in flow cytometry, scientific rigor, integrity, and ethics, motivation to discover immunology-orientated questions, scientific writing, and communication abilities.Additional research skills: High parameter spectral flow cytometry, single-cell capture and RNA sequencing, CHIP-sequencing, animal handling, microscopy, cell culture, molecular biology.Soft skills: Enthusiasm to work as part of a team, critical and creative thinking.Languages: Good command of English, including written and spoken scientific English.Languages ENGLISH Level GoodResearch Field Medical sciences » Health sciencesInternal Application form(s) neededREGULATE_postdoc_vacancy_0.pdfEnglish(305.01 KB – PDF)Additional InformationSelection process

• The selection will be based on CVs, the cover letter, references and their suitability for the position.
• Pre-selected candidates will be interviewed by May 30th, 2024, in person or via Teams.

Our corporate policy is based on diversity and equal opportunity. We select candidates on the basis of their skills and do not discriminate on grounds of age, sexual orientation, origin, beliefs, disability or nationality.Work Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute University of Liege – FARAH – Infectious and Parasitic Diseases Country Belgium GeofieldWhere to apply E-mailchristina.espert@uliege.beContact State/ProvinceLiege CityLiege WebsiteStreetAvenue de Cureghem 10 Postal Code4000 E-Mailbgdewals@uliege.beSTATUS: EXPIRED

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Liège

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Sat, 04 May 2024 01:31:58 GMT

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