Research Fellowship (MSc) – Cell Therapy

iBET has an open position for a research fellowship in the field of Biological Engineering available within the project “Next generation, off-the-shelf, non fratricide-directed CAR immunotherapy for relapse/refractory T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia“ Ref. 101113067, financed by European Commission.

Education:

Master in Biological Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Biology, Biochemistry and related areas, with final grade equal or superior to 15/20.

Experience:

1) Mammalian or human stem cell culture techniques;

2) Lentiviral transduction protocols;

3) Analytics for characterization of cells (flow cytometry, metabolism, immunofluorescence microscopy);

4) 3D cell culture;

5) CAR-T cell manufacturing.

Proficient use of the English language, both spoken and written (candidates with internships and/or periods abroad will be valued). Motivation for applied research and good teamwork skills will be valued.

Development of bioprocesses for manufacture of CAR-T cells and methodologies for their characterization.

The fellowship will have a duration of 6 months, eventually renewed until the end of project, without prejudice of the maximum limits foreseen by law. The expected starting date is 1 of July of 2024.