PhD Position – Cancer Vaccine: IrsiCaixa AIDS Research Institute, situated at the Hospital Germans Trias I Pujol, invites applications for a predoctoral position in the Cell Virology and Immunology group (VIC). The institute is seeking a highly motivated candidate to join the NEOVAC project, focusing on the development and optimization of a Virus-like Particle (VLP)-based vaccine platform for cancer immunotherapies.Summary Table:Job Code: VIC_PhD Fellow_01022024Full/Part Time: Full TimeField: Cancer Vaccine Platform DevelopmentExperience: 0 – 2 yearsLanguages: Spanish and/or Catalan and/or EnglishStarting Date: April 2024Education & Expertise: Sc. or MSc. in Biology, Biotechnology, Structural Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or related scientific field.Study Area: The position is within the Cell Virology and Immunology group (VIC) with a focus on cancer vaccine platform development.Scholarship Description: The successful candidate will work on the NEOVAC project, dedicated to the development and optimization of a Virus-like Particle (VLP)-based vaccine platform for cancer immunotherapies. The role involves daily wet-lab activities, experimental design, optimization, data analysis, and scientific communication.Eligibility: Candidates with a Sc. or MSc. in Biology, Biotechnology, Structural Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or related scientific field are eligible. Previous research and laboratory experience, along with good organizational skills and motivation, are valued.Required Documents:Academic certificate (Degree, Bachelor)Academic certificate (University Master's degree)Academic RecordHow to Apply: Interested candidates should email the following documents to Dr. Carmen Aguilar at ******, with the job code "VIC_PhD Fellow_01022024" in the subject line.Last Date: The application deadline is February 29, 2024 .The selection process includes pre-selection based on track record and CV, followed by interviews with short-listed applicants. Successful candidates will receive job offers post-interview.Join us in a dynamic and collaborative project with translational potential, offering a stimulating international and interdisciplinary research environment. Sponsored training on professional soft skills, state-of-the-art infrastructures, and a flexible schedule await the successful candidate at IrsiCaixa AIDS Research Institute.#J-18808-Ljbffr