Postdoctor within translational cancer research - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

The division of Translational Cancer Research, the group led by Kristian Pietras is looking a postdoctoral fellow who will participate in cancer research. Cancer arises from a variety of changes in the genome of previously completely normal tissue. Through these genetic changes, the cancer cells can avoid the body's strict control over growth and form a tumor.

New studies emphasize the importance of tumor cell communication with the surrounding tissue in order for cancer to be developed at all. Different cell types in the environment of the tumor help the tumor cells by providing a variety of factors that facilitate their emergence, growth and spread. We seek basic knowledge of different cell types that together make up a tumor, and how these cell types communicate with each other to stimulate the growth and spread of the cancer. The assurance is that with more knowledge of this kind, we will be able to find new ways to treat tumor diseases.

Work duties
The postdoctoral researcher we are looking for will perform breast cancer studies using advanced mouse models and human research preparations to investigate the interactions between malignant cells and their micro-environment. Mechanisms for how the micro-environment shapes the tumor's propensity to metastasize to various organs will be investigated. Other common laboratory work tasks will also be performed within this role.

Qualifications
The applicant must hold a PhD degree within a relevant subject area, or equivalent international qualification. Furthermore, the applicant must have

• necessary formal training to carry out animal studies
• through publications documented experience from work with genetically modified mouse models for cancer,
• experience from studies of paracrine interactions with various cell types in the tumor microenvironment.

Otherwise, we seek you who have documented knowledge in oral and written communication in English. In connection with selection, particular emphasis will be placed on relevant competence (see above), academic qualifications, international experience, initiative power, communication skills and personal suitability.