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Postdoctoral Fellowship in Tumour Microenvironment and Immunotherapy

Postdoctoral position

Application deadline: 06 Oct 2025

Institute: UNIVERSITY OF LIÈGE – GIGA INSTITUTE
Country: Belgium
More information: https://www.giga.uliege.be/cms/c_4113263/en/giga

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Tumour Microenvironment and Immunotherapy : Air Pollution, Myeloid Cells, and Checkpoint Inhibitor Efficacy

Research Focus : This project, funded by the Foundation against Cancer, investigates how environmental pollutants shape the lung tumour immune landscape.
The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary and international team to study:
- The mechanisms by which air pollution drives the recruitment of PolyMorphonuclear Myeloid-Derived Suppressor Cells (PMN-MDSCs) into the lung parenchyma
- The influence of PMN-MDSCs on tumour progression and resistance to immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs)
- The broader consequences of environmental exposure on the tumour microenvironment using preclinical models and state-of-the-art immunological and molecular tools

Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Biology, Immunology, Cancer Biology, Pulmonology, or related biomedical sciences
- Proven experience with tumour immunology, myeloid cell biology, or lung disease models
- Proficiency in in vivo experimentation, flow cytometry, tissue analysis, and molecular biology techniques
- Knowledge of immune checkpoint blockade approaches is an asset
- Scientific autonomy, critical thinking, and strong collaborative skills are essential

Eligibility
To qualify for the tax-free postdoctoral bursary, applicants must:
- Be currently residing outside Belgium, OR
- Be Belgian nationals who have lived abroad for more than 3 consecutive years before the start date

We Offer
- A two-year funded position, starting 1st September 2025
- A collaborative and stimulating research environment at the GIGA Institute
- Access to cutting-edge core facilities (animal models, fully equipped imaging platform, genomics, immunophenotyping)
- Close mentorship from Prof. Didier Cataldo and integration into translational and clinical research networks
- Opportunities for high-impact publications, international collaboration, and career development

To Apply
Interested candidates should send:
- A cover letter describing research interests and suitability for the position
- A detailed CV
- Contact information for two academic references