PhD student in Medical Science at BKV

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PhD student in Medical Science at BKV

Company

Linköpings universitet

Job description

We have the power of over 40,000 students and co-workers. Students who provide hope for the future. Co-workers who contribute to Linköping University meeting challenges of today. Our fundamental values rest on credibility, trust and security. By having the courage to think freely and innovate, our actions together, large and small, contribute to a better world. We look forward to receiving your application!We are looking for a PhD student in Medical Science.Your work assignmentsThe candidate will be part of a research program that integrates experimental mouse models, patient material, and cutting-edge technologies to study how the immune system can be harnessed to develop cancer immunotherapies. The successful candidate will study the role of dendritic cells in oncolytic virus-based immunotherapy and the mechanisms that drive dysfunctional dendritic cells and T cells, and resistance to immunotherapy. The project will use methods such as spectral flow cytometry, confocal imaging, and single-cell RNA-sequencing and functional ex vivo assays.As a PhD student, you devote most of your time to doctoral studies and the research projects of which you are part. Your work may also include teaching or other departmental duties, up to a maximum of 20 per cent of full-time.Your qualificationsWe are looking for you who have a master’s degree in biomedicine or equivalent. You should have experience with Biosafety Level 2 work. The job requires practical experience and certification for work with laboratory animals (rodents/mice) approved in Sweden.The following techniques and methods are a requirement for the position:

• Mammalian cell culture, both primary cells and cell lines
• Hands-on experience with oncolytic viruses, including virus work in cancer mouse models
• Immunological methods including spectral flow cytometry and FACS sorting
• Molecular biology techniques such as PCR/RT-qPCR and western blot

It is advantageous if you have experience working in the field of tumor immunology and experience working with lymphoma mouse models.The position requires excellent knowledge of spoken and written English. It is advantageous if you speak Swedish.As a person, you are structured and initiative-taking. You have great communication and cooperation skills.Great emphasis will be placed on personal qualities and suitability.Your workplaceYou will work at the in research group. The research group studies the role of the immune system in the development of cancer, with particular focus on lymphomas, and how this knowledge can be harnessed to develop cancer immunotherapies.(BKV) is one of the university’s largest departments with affiliation mainly within the Faculty of Medicine. Our goal is to conduct education and research in medicine and biomedicine, with a high international quality. At BKV you will find leading research in a large spectrum of modern biomedicine, from detailed molecular and cellular studies to genetics, clinical research and epidemiology.The employmentIn connection with your admission to the doctoral program, your employment as a PhD student is handled. More information about the doctoral studies at each faculty is available atThe employment has a duration of four years’ full-time equivalent. You will initially be employed for a period of one year. The employment will subsequently be renewed for periods of maximum duration of two years, depending on your progress through the study plan. The employment may be extended to a maximum of five years, based on the amount of teaching and departmental duties you have carried out. Further extensions can be granted in special circumstances.Starting date by agreement.Salary and employment benefitsThe salary of PhD students is determined according to a locally negotiated salary progression.More information about employment benefits at Linköping University is availableUnion representativesInformation about union representatives, see .Application procedureApply for the position by clicking the “Apply” button below. Your application must reach Linköping University no later than July, 4th 2025.Applications and documents received after the date above will not be considered.We welcome applicants with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives – diversity enriches our work and helps us grow. Preserving everybody’s equal value, rights and opportunities is a natural part of who we are. Read more about our work with: .We look forward to receiving your application!Linköping university has framework agreements and wishes to decline direct contacts from staffing- and recruitment companies as well as vendors of job advertisements.KontaktpersonerJudit Svensson ArvelundBiträdande UniversitetslektorJohanna KällmingHR-manager+46 13 28 57 76Länk till den här sidan
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Location

Linköping, Östergötland

Job date

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 23:29:56 GMT

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