Project assistant in Cell Reprogramming

Description of workplace
The Cell Reprogramming in Hematopoiesis and Immunity group studies how hematopoietic cell fate is specified, maintained, and eventually modified or reversed. Inspired from the fields of stem cell biology, immunology and cancer, we use an interdisciplinary approach to mechanistically understand hematopoietic and immune cell identities and translate our findings into novel gene and cell therapies. Our group is now recruiting a full-time project assistant that will work on using cellular reprogramming as an approach to study immune dysfunction.

We offer
We are a diverse group of molecular biologists, MDs, PharmDs, tumor immunologists, stem cell biologists and computational scientists – at all career stages. At the Pereira lab, we view science as an opportunity to have fun exploring the unknown, while making unique contributions to society. Our multidisciplinary approach gets inspiration from the fields of immunology, developmental biology, stem cells, cancer biology and bioinformatics, cross-fertilizing ideas and leading to new discoveries. This requires diversity and teamwork both within the lab and with our worldwide academic and industrial collaborators. We view cooperation and communication as the formula for great science and success, both as team and as individuals. The Pereira lab provides an environment where creative and highly motivated minds can strive.
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Work duties and areas of responsibility
The successful applicant will be working on using cellular reprogramming as an approach to study immune dysfunction. The goal is to uncover the role of dendritic cells in immune dysfunction and use cellular reprogramming as an approach to study it. Specifically, to 1) evaluate DC reprograming efficiency; 2) cross-presentation function after reprogramming of a library of human dermal fibroblasts into induced dendritic cells. The selected applicant will be responsible to carry out flow cytometry, immune function analysis, lentiviral productions, etc. to execute this project. The successful candidate will also perform general laboratory organization and administration. 

Qualifications
Requirements for employment are:

• - A MSc in Molecular Biology or related field
• - Significant experience in cell culture
• - Experience in lentivirus production
• - Experience in flow cytometry
• - Excellent written and spoken English

Great importance will be attached to the compatibility of the applicant’s professional and personal disposition. We aim to find a candidate who is highly motivated, ambitious, collaborative, independent and well-structured.

Ability to plan experiments, work independently in the lab, and keep an organized record is highly desired

Ability to communicate well with co-workers and to collaborate with other scientists is highly desired.

Additional qualifications for the position are:

• Experience with cellular reprogramming approaches.
• Attention to detail and time management skills are highly desired.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

Further information
The position is a temporary position for 12 months at 100 percent of full time and starting in 01.01.2025 or according to agreement.

How to apply
Applications are to be submitted via the University’s recruitment system. The application is to/should include a personal letter justifying your interest in the position and how it matches your qualifications. The application is to/should also include a CV, degree certificates or equivalent and any other document to which you would like to draw attention (copies of grade transcripts, details of referees, letters of recommendation, etc.)