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You will be part of the Laboratory for Tumor Immunology and Immunotherapy (KU Leuven) and work on a translational research project aimed at the development of new immunotherapeutic strategies for ovarian cancer. The project focuses on addressing immunosuppression through drug repurposing strategies, with the ultimate goal of translating preclinical findings into a clinical study. Your work will primarily consist of preclinical in vivo mouse experiments, immunoanalyses, and the integration of data for clinical translation. Profile Essential requirements: A Master’s degree in biomedical sciences, medicine, biotechnology, bioengineering, or a related field, with strong academic results from Bachelor’s to Master’s. Solid knowledge of cancer biology and immunology, with a strong motivation to delve deeper into tumor immunology. FELASA B certificate for conducting animal experiments Willingness to work flexibly in accordance with experimental timelines, including occasional work during weekends or holidays in the context of animal care and ongoing in vivo studies, with appropriate compensation and scheduling. Practical experience with laboratory techniques, including in vivo mouse models, cell cultures, flow cytometry, and immunological assays. Strong analytical skills (including data and statistical analysis) and organizational skills Ability to work both independently and in a multidisciplinary team Fluent in English (spoken and written) Pros: Experience with translational or clinical research Experience with academic writing or publications Experience with bioinformatics or data analysis (R, FlowJo, etc.) Expertise in laboratory techniques such as bioluminescent imaging and working with rat cancer models Offer A fully funded 4-year PhD position within an impactful translational research project, following positive evaluations. Training in groundbreaking tumor immunology, preclinical models, and translational oncology Close collaboration with clinicians and pharmacologists, with direct relevance to patient care A dynamic, supportive, and interdisciplinary research environment Opportunities for international collaborations and participation in conferences An environment with proven experience in translating discoveries from the lab to the clinic. Interested? For more information, please contact Ms. Ann Vankerckhoven, email: ann.vankerckhoven@kuleuven.be, or Ms. Yani Berckmans, email: yani.berckmans@kuleuven.be. Invitations for interviews will be sent out between August 10 and 12, 2026. The interviews will take place in the week of August 17, 2026, daily between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM (CET). You can apply via the online application tool up to and including August 5, 2026. Applications must include a CV, cover letter, academic transcripts, and the contact details of at least two references. KU Leuven strives for an inclusive, respectful, and socially safe environment. We view diversity among individuals and groups as an asset. Open dialogue and diverse perspectives are essential for an ambitious research and teaching environment. In our pursuit of equal opportunities, we acknowledge the consequences of historical inequalities. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination based on, but not limited to, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, ethnic or national background, skin colour, religious and philosophical beliefs, neurodiversity, disability, health, or socio-economic status. For questions regarding accessibility or support, we are happy to assist you via hr.diversiteit@kuleuven.be You can apply for this vacancy until 05/08/2026 via our online application system. Apply Now

The goal of this position is to provide high-level project planning, coordination, and research administration support to the Principal Investigator and research team. You will help ensure that projects progress efficiently from idea generation and grant preparation through implementation, compliance, and publication. The role is designed to strengthen the lab’s capacity for competitive grant success, high-quality project delivery, and timely dissemination of results. Your responsibilities will include: Grant support: Coordinate grant applications, support proposal writing/editing, and assist with reporting, milestones and deliverables;  Project management: Organize meetings, document decisions and action points, and proactively follow up on bottlenecks across parallel projects; Governance and compliance: Coordinate ethics applications and amendments; manage and track agreements and data/sample transfers (e.g., MTA/DTA), in line with institutional policies and GDPR requirements; Collaboration coordination: Serve as a key coordination point for collaborations with clinicians, biobanks, and core facilities; support logistics for data/sample access and transfers; Publication support: Support projects toward manuscript completion by coordinating inputs, timelines, revisions, and submission steps; assist with dissemination planning when needed; Lab operations: Support lab management tasks such as documentation systems, onboarding routines, and practical coordination that improves efficiency and reproducibility. The content of the position may be adjusted based on the selected candidate’s expertise. Requirements We are looking for a candidate with: A PhD degree in one of the fields: Systems Biology, Immunology, Metabolism, RNA biology Experience in research project preparation, administration, or research support roles Ability to work independently and professionally on multiple parallel processes, supporting the PI and the team Excellent scientific writing, communication, interpersonal, and networking skills Excellent command of English The role also involves collaboration with our partners worldwide. The chosen applicant is expected to reside in Finland while employed by the University of Helsinki. What we offer Depending on the appointees’ qualifications and experience, the salary of the Project Planner will be ca. 3900 €/month. A six-month trial period will be applied. The University of Helsinki offers comprehensive services to its employees, including occupational health care and health insurance, unemployment and pension fund, a generous holiday package, sports facilities, and opportunities for professional development (https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers). How to apply Applications should be submitted through the University of Helsinki Recruitment System via the “Apply now” button. Internal applicants (i.e., current employees of the University of Helsinki) submit their applications by using the “Employee login” button. The application needs to include the following appendices: CV including names of two (2) referees with their contacts Motivation letter  The closing date for applications is 30th July, 2026. The position will be filled on a rolling basis as soon as a suitable candidate is found. For further information on the position, please contact Dr., PI Ping Chen, ping.chen (at) helsinki.fi.  If you need technical support with the recruitment system or additional information about the application process, please contact HelsinkiUni Help, uni-help (at) helsinki.fi. Apply Now

The Faculty of Medicine invites applications for a fixed-term Postdoctoral Researcher position in the research group “Leukocyte Traffic and the Immune Response”, led by Professor Marko Salmi. The position is funded through a project supported by the Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation. The research group investigates the initiation of immune responses in inflammation, cancer, and vaccination (Salmilab). Major research interests include: Transport of antigens from peripheral tissues to lymph nodes via lymphatic vessels, the role of lymph node stromal cells in immune responses, differentiation and function of myeloid leukocytes, and immunological biomarkers of inflammation and cancer. The group extensively employs advanced microscopy-based imaging, flow cytometry, single-cell omics technologies, and functional immunological analyses. The research group is located in the MediCity Research Laboratory of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Turku and is part of the Research Council of Finland Flagship Programme InFLAMES. Job description We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to study the regulation of immune responses in lymph nodes. The project focuses on cellular and molecular mechanisms that mediate the transfer of lymph-borne antigens from lymphatic vessels into lymph nodes and the effects of antigens on lymph node lymphatic endothelial cells, fibroblasts, and resident myeloid cells. Our long-term goal is to develop novel approaches for locally modulating immune responses within specific lymph nodes during cancer, inflammatory diseases, and vaccination. The successful candidate performs laboratory experiments, including in vivo models, analyzes tissue and cell samples using imaging and omics technologies, develops new experimental methods, supervises doctoral researchers and other students, and prepares scientific publications. They will also have opportunities to develop independent projects and novel research approaches, as well as participate in teaching activities that support career progression beyond the postdoctoral stage. Most work will be conducted on-site at the University of Turku campus. Who we are looking for Requirements Applicants must have: A PhD in Immunology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Biology, Medicine, Biomedical Sciences, or another relevant life science field Significant research experience in immunology, vascular biology, and/or cancer biology Ability to work both independently and collaboratively Excellent written and spoken English skills A strong scientific publication record Great quality interaction and communication skills. Additional merits .Experience with one or more of the following is considered as an advantage: single-cell omics, bioinformatics, bioimaging, flow cytometry, in vivo inflammation models. Eligibility requirements are defined in the University’s Rules of Procedures. The University values equality and diversity in its community and encourages qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Benefits We offer responsible and interesting research tasks and opportunities for professional development and career advancement. You will work as a member of a skilled and inspiring research team. You will participate in the multidisciplinary and international InFLAMES Flagship, comprising approximately 60 research groups. You will also have access to training and networking opportunities provided by other immunology-focused programs at the University of Turku, including IMMUFELLOW MSCA COFUND Postdoctoral Programme and Immudocs National Doctoral Training Pilot. Researchers benefit from modern, state-of-the-art research infrastructure located within the same building, including Turku Bioscience and Turku BioImaging. Health, diagnostics, drug development, and immunology are profiling areas of the University of Turku. High-quality basic research combined with close collaboration with the university hospital provides an excellent foundation for internationally competitive research. The University is committed to supporting employee wellbeing and work-life balance. Learn more on our Welcome to Work with Us page. The European Commission has awarded the University of Turku the right to use the HR Excellence in Research quality label. The label is a token of the University’s commitment to continuous development of the position and working conditions of researchers according to the guidelines set forth in the European Charter for Researchers.  The university offers good support and orientation for international hires. Please learn more about the Finnish culture and relocation to Finland: City of Turku Welcome visitor International House of Turku Working culture: infoFinland.fi This is Finland Careers in Southwest Finland Finland – a superpower of education and innovations | University of Turku (utu.fi) The University of Turku is among the top of the world’s universities in most rankings and among the best universities in the world in certain fields. Our high-quality basic research, a multidisciplinary research profile and close cooperation in research infrastructures creates the basis for international top research. Read more about University of Turku in international university rankings. The University of Turku has several high-quality research infrastructures required for cutting-edge research. Learn more about the roadmap of research infrastructures and how the research infrastructure and expert teams offer tailored solutions for businesses and organizations. Salary and trial period Salary is determined according to the Finnish Universities Collective Agreement. The position belongs to the category of teaching and research personnel. The typical starting salary for a postdoctoral researcher is approximately 3,700–4,000 € per month, depending on qualifications, skills and experience. The position will begin in autumn 2026 and the exact date is negotiable. The duration of the position is 2–3 years (by agreement),, and a probationary period of 6 months applies. There is a possibility to negotiate continuation beyond the initial term. How to apply Please submit your application through our online recruitment system. The closing date for applications is 17.08.2026 at 16.00 (Europe/Helsinki). Please write your application and accompanying documents in English. Applicants must submit: Degree certificates (in Finnish or English, or officially translated into one of these languages) Cover letter / motivation letter (maximum 1 page) Curriculum vitae (maximum 3 pages) Publication list Separate list of up to five most important publications, including a description of the applicant’s own contribution to each Contact information for two referees Please note that the online application form also includes one mandatory video question at the end. Further information For scientific inquiries regarding the position, please contact Professor Marko Salmi (marko.salmi(at)utu.fi). For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact: Anne Jackson, HR Specialist (anne.jackson(at)utu.fi) until Fri 3 July 2026 and again from Monday 10 August 2026 onwards. At other times, you can send a message to HR-Kupittaa@utu.fi regarding technical questions concerning the application process; however, technical assistance is available to a limited extent in July.

The University of Eastern Finland is inviting applications for a Doctoral Researcher position at the A.I. Virtanen Institute for Molecular Sciences on the Kuopio Campus. The position focuses on multimodal cancer imaging and will be filled for a fixed term of 3 years from 1 September 2026 onwards (or as agreed). Please find more information below and submit your application by 6 August 2026. Role and Salary The cross-disciplinary consortium project “Cancer immunotherapy utilizing multifunctional vector technology, PET imaging and metabolic MRI“, funded by the Research Council of Finland, focuses on the development of a novel preclinical cancer immunotherapy against triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), and on the development of advanced PET and MRI techniques (in particular deuterium and carbon based metabolic MRI and state-of-the art diffusion MRI) for the detection of therapy related cell death in preclinical animal models. The candidate will work in the multimodal imaging arm of the project and will develop methods that will be then applied to cancer therapy models in collaboration with our partner developing immunotherapy approaches on the same campus. During the project, you will become familiar with laboratory animal handling, preclinical multimodal imaging (MRI and PET, including method development), data analysis and scientific communication. The primary task of the Doctoral Researcher is to carry out their doctoral research in accordance with the approved research plan. The goal is to complete the doctoral degree as a full-time student within a maximum of four years. We require that the candidate to be appointed as a Doctoral Researcher is qualified to pursue postgraduate studies, i.e., the selected candidate must be eligible, apply and be accepted to the Faculty’s Doctoral Programme as soon as possible from the start of the employment (in the beginning of employment the title will be “Project Researcher” and will change to “Doctoral Researcher” upon acceptance to the Faculty’s Doctoral Programme). Your main responsibilities will include: conducting research in accordance with the aims of the project designing and performing multimodal imaging experiments in preclinical animal models collaborating with other scientists within the consortium reporting and creating high-quality scientific publications. As our new Doctoral Researcher, you will work in the Faculty of Health Sciences of the University of Eastern Finland on the Kuopio campus. The position will be filled for a fixed term of 3 years as from 1 September 2026 (or as agreed). The position will be filled for a fixed term due to it pertaining to the Doctoral Researcher candidate’s own doctoral degree. If the title will be a Project Researher in the beginning of the contract, the position will be filled for a fixed term due to it pertaining to the specific project tasks. A trial period is applied to all new members of staff. The salary of the position is determined in accordance with the salary system for Finnish universities. The salary comprises two components: a job-related salary element and a personal salary element. In this position, the job-related salary element is EUR 2,331,67/month, based on level 2 of the job requirement level chart for teaching and research staff. The personal salary element can be a minimum of 6 % and a maximum of 50 % of the above-mentioned sum. Depending on the personal salary element, the salary will be approximately EUR 2,700–2,845 /month at the beginning of the employment relationship. Our requirements We are looking for motivated candidates who have a background in, e.g., biomedicine or pharmacy and are also interested in technical aspects, such as programming and data analysis. Alternatively, the candidate may have a background in engineering or physics, but has a strong interest in biology/medicine. The Doctoral Researcher will work in a collaborative, international, and interdisciplinary research environment with opportunities for international collaboration, mobility and conference attendance. Requirements Does not have a doctoral degree at the time of the call deadline. Is eligible for postgraduate studies; holds a Master´s degree in a relevant discipline such as biomedicine, pharmacy, biology, physics or a similar field; or has completed an applicable study programme abroad which in the awarding country gives eligibility for corresponding postgraduate education. Students in the final stages of their Master’s degree may also apply provided that they deliver a copy of their degree certificate to the faculty by 31 August 2026. Has willingness to work with preclinical animal models. The necessary accreditations for performing animal procedures will be organized during the project where needed. Has excellent/good skills in spoken, read and written English. Advantages Has good communication skills to facilitate collaboration within the consortium. Can work independently to formulate and solve research problems. Has strong motivation for science and learning new things. Knowledge of MRI/MRS and/or PET is an asset but not required. Previous experience in cancer biology or animal work is an asset but not required. Experience in programming, e.g. knowledge of Python, MATLAB or similar, is an asset but not required. Your benefits You will have access to the university’s staff benefits, including extensive occupational health care a broad selection of staff training staff discount on lunch in our campus restaurants, as well as on a range of other services and affordable sports services. Please read more in the Work at UEF section on our website. You will have an opportunity to work in an interesting, meaningful and diverse role as part of our international, creative, participatory and inclusive academic community. Enjoy your life in Finland! Known for its cleanliness, welfare know-how, modern technology and superb education system, Finland is an exotic and safe country to work in. Please visit the Life in Finland section on our website to learn more. How to apply? Submit your application by using our electronic application form no later than 6 August 2026 by 24:00 (midnight) Finnish time (UTC+3). Please note that you must include the following appendices in your application A motivation letter (max 1 page) A CV (Template for CV, website) including a list of publications (Instructions, Research Council of Finland website), if applicable Copies of your academic degree certificates / diplomas and copies of certificates / diplomas relating