Austria - St. Anna Childrens Cancer Research Institute Postdoc in Tumor Immunology

The Laboratory of Tumour Immunology at the St. Anna Childrens Cancer Research Institute (CCRI), Vienna, Austria, is accepting applications for the position of a postdoc/staff scientist in the area of

Tumour Immunology and Tumour Immune Therapy

focussing on molecular and genetic aspects of immune regulation by dendritic cells.

The CCRI is a multi-disciplinary research institute focusing on various aspects of cancer development, diagnosis, and treatment. The Laboratory of Tumour Immunology has been engaged in the study of the cellular and molecular biology of anti-tumour immunity for many years. In line with the CCRIs strong translational research focus, the Laboratory of Tumour Immunology developed a technology platform for anti-tumour immune therapy, which is now studied in clinical phase II trials. Our basic research projects aim at an understanding of the molecular biology and genetics of immune regulation by dendritic cells with particular emphasis on negative regulatory feedback loops, and exploiting this knowledge for cancer immune therapy.

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Continue Reading July 23rd, 2008

USA - University of Rhode Island Post-Doctoral Fellow DNA Repair / Cancer Genetics

Study the molecular etiology of the rare recessive cancer susceptibility syndrome Fanconi anemia, as well as related DNA repair/chromosome instability syndromes.

Required: Ph.D. in the biological sciences and demonstrated experience with molecular biological and protein analytical techniques. Preference will be given to candidates with experience with RNA interference, fluorescence microscopy, and yeast two-hybrid, as well as knowledge of cellular DNA repair systems. Strong organizational, interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills required. Position is limited to two years with extension contingent on funding.

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Continue Reading September 30th, 2007

Australia - 2007 Cancer Research Institute PhD and MD Scholarships

Cancer Research Institute 2007 PhD and MD Scholarships in Tumour Immunology

The Research Division at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, the Department of Microbiology & Immunology at the University of Melbourne and the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, are pleased to award up to two (2) highly prestigious and competitive scholarships to graduates seeking to commence a PhD or MD degree in Tumour Immunology at the University of Melbourne in 2007. Research for the thesis may be undertaken at the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, or the Department of Microbiology & Immunology, University of Melbourne.

A living allowance of $25,575 p.a. full-time, plus a $5000 p.a. international travel allowance, a $1000 p.a. local travel allowance, and a thesis preparation allowance at the APA rate of approx. $840, in the final year of study.

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Continue Reading 1 comment October 3rd, 2006

France - Postdoctoral Fellowships For Training in Cancer Research 2007-2008

Applications for training fellowships in 2007-2008 are invited from junior scientists from low- or medium-resource countries wishing to complete their training in those aspects of cancer research related to the Agency’s mission: to coordinate and conduct both epidemiological and laboratory research into the causes of cancer. Disciplines covered include: epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental chemical carcinogenesis, cancer etiology and prevention, infection and cancer, molecular cell biology, molecular genetics, molecular pathology and mechanisms of carcinogenesis, with emphasis on interdisciplinary projects.

Fellowships are tenable at the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) in Lyon, France working in a research Group. Applicants are eligible from any country other than those classified as high-income economies by the World Bank. The fellowship is for a period of one year, with the possibility of an extension for a second year subject to satisfactory appraisal.

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