The Molecular Signaling and Cell Death Unit, headed by Prof. Dr. Peter Vandenabeele at the Inflammation Research Center at the VIB and Ghent University, has currently a job opening for a PhD student to investigate the interaction of cells undergoing apoptosis, immunogenic apoptosis and regulated necrosis with the innate and adaptive immune system. This knowledge will lead to the development of new experimental treatment strategies for cancer and autoimmune diseases.

The research unit of Prof. Dr. Peter Vandenabeele consists of more than 30 enthusiastic people working in the field of cell death and inflammation. You will be working in a subgroup, led by a senior postdoctoral scientist, Dr. Dmitri Krysko. The work will involve making use of cutting edge methods, including recombinant DNA technology, cell culture, analysis of gene and protein expression, anti-tumor vaccination, use of transgenic and knockout mice, flow cytometry, in vitro phagocytosis assay, and chemotaxis assays.

Profile:
The applicant should have a diploma of medical doctor or a master degree in immunology,
inflammation, cellular biology, biochemistry or in related fields, excellent laboratory skills and
communication skills in English, enthusiasm in research and ability to work both independently and in a team environment. Experience in research using mouse models, imaging techniques and/or cell-cell interactions will be a plus.

How to apply:
Your application file should contain a motivation letter, CV and publication list (if applicable), a
summary of your previous research experience, your marks and degrees during your Master
studies and an email of reference person.
Starting date:
Any date after January 1st 2014

Period
2 years contract with 2 years extension upon positive evaluation