One ERC-funded postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Pr. Sophie Lucas at the de Duve Institute.

We derived anti-GARP monoclonal antibodies that inhibit active TGF-β production and immunosuppression by Tregs in vivo. We are currently developing anti-GARP antibodies as a new approach for cancer immunotherapy. More information: http://www.deduveinstitute.be/tregs-and-tgfb and Cuende et al., Sciences Translational Medicine (2015).

Our laboratory is part of the de Duve Institute, an international center for fundamental research in the biomedical field. Founded by Nobel laureate Christian de Duve in 1974, the institute is located on the medical campus of the UCL (Université catholique de Louvain) in Brussels, and hosts approximately 250 scientists active in various fields covering immunology, cancer, developmental biology, genetics, bacteriology and inherited metabolic diseases. More information : www.deduveinstitute.be

You will have a Ph.D. in the field of immunology, tumor immunology, or closely related field. You will have extensive experience and technical expertise in cellular and molecular biology and in murine models of immune-related diseases. We seek highly motivated candidates with creative and innovative skills and a strong publication record.

The position is available immediately, and applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. To apply, please send your complete CV, a motivation letter and contact information for 3 references to sophie.lucas@uclouvain.be. …

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Job details

Employer:Sophie Lucas

Location:de Duve Institute, Brussels, Belgium

Expires:June 01, 2016

Job type:Postdoctoral

Salary:Unspecified

Qualifications:Postgraduate - Doctorate/PhD

Employment type:Temporary

Job hours:Full-time