The Chronic Lymphoid Leukemia Research Laboratory (rLLC) of the Institut Pasteur de
Montevideo, is issuing an open call to incorporate a postdoctoral researcher, 40 hs. per week.
Qualifications:
A PhD degree by the time of appointment.
Experience
Previous knowledge in cellular and molecular biology, immune techniques as flow cytometry, Western Blot and ELISA and handling murine models, will be considered advantageous but not exclusive. Experience in the fields of immunology and hemato-oncology is also desirable.
Responsibilities
The selected candidate will lead a project in the rLLC laboratory as part of a scientific
collaboration with Glaxo Smith Kline (GSK) Technology and Science platform in the field of Immuno-oncology. The project will focus on understanding the molecular mechanisms of progression and therapeutic resistance in chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
The main techniques used will be flow cytometry, ELISA, confocal microscopy, quantitative PCR, and next generation sequencing. The development of the proposed project will be the primary activity of the applicant, requiring a high level of dedication to this task.
Reference Salary:
As of September 2024, the nominal salary for the postdoc position is 110,490 Uruguayan pesos, (2800 USD).
Communication of results
It is expected that results will be announced before November 6, 2024, although this depends on the number of applicants and the characteristics of the applications.
Duration
The position will last for 2 years, with the possibility of extending the position for a period of up to 18 or 24 months, through competitive funding.
We invite interested people to apply through the following link attaching the following
documentation in .pdf format
a) Motivation letter
b) Two academic letters of recommendation.
c) Curriculum Vitae including the following information:
• Personal information
• Academic background
• Scientific work experience
• List of publications
• Oral presentations, awards and/or scientific scholarships
The application deadline is Monday, September 23, 2024.
The Institut Pasteur de Montevideo is an institution committed to promoting a gender-equitable organizational culture. The Institution adheres to Law 17.817 on combating racism, xenophobia, and all forms of discrimination, as well as to Law No. 19846 on the obligations emerging from international human rights law regarding equality and non-discrimination between women and men, encompassing formal, substantive, and recognition equality.
Under this legal framework, and in compliance with Article 8 of Law No. 19846 on Special Temporary Measures, we will make every effort to ensure that applications are evaluated by a gender-balanced commission with expertise in the topic. In the case of equal qualifications between two candidates of different genders, preference will be given to the female candidate.