PhD position
Transplantation Centre, Department of Medicine
University of Lausanne
Transplantation Immunology
We are looking for a PhD student (PhD in Life Sciences of the University of
Lausanne) or MD-PhD student in the field of immunology, starting as soon as
possible in 2010, duration 36 months. The main aim of the project is to explore the
mechanisms of allograft rejection (role of T-cell subsets and dendritic cells) and
immunological tolerance in a solid organ transplantation model.
Desired profile:
• Bachelor or Master degree in biology, immunology, biochemistry or related
fields; medical degree for MD-PhD students
• Ability and willingness to work in an interdisciplinary research field.
• Good oral and written skills in English. Knowledge of French.
The PhD program will enable the student to develop the following skills:
 Cellular and molecular biology, cell imaging, immunohistology, flow cytometry,
in vivo rodent models.
 To work in a multidisciplinary context.
 To critically review and summarize knowledge in specific areas.
 To develop study protocols and plan research.
 To analyze data and to write ad hoc reports independently.
 To efficiently communicate and disseminate results.
 To manage ongoing research projects, including data management, project
administration and interaction with participants and colleagues.
Salary will follow the Swiss National Science Foundation scale for first/second/third
year students.
Applications should include a motivation letter, a CV and the names and email
addresses of 2-3 referees.
Interested candidates should contact Dr D Golshayan or Prof M Pascual
E-mail:
Dela.Golshayan@chuv.ch
or
Manuel.Pascual@chuv.ch
Websites:
http://www.unil.ch/fbm/page71249.html