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Senior Endowed Chair in Cancer Research
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The Foundation Synergie Lyon Cancer is dedicated to bringing novel therapeutic and diagnostic products to patients by supporting innovative basic and clinical research focused on the theme of tumour escape of cellular and immune surveillance mechanisms. The research is being pursued at some of the foremost research institutes and clinical centres in France located in the country’s second city, Lyon.
The Foundation has opened a call inviting both French and international applicants for the following position to promote basic and clinical research programmes preferably in the following areas:
• Tumour escape of cell senescence and apoptosis pathways
• Molecular mechanisms of tumour escape from immune surveillance
• Therapeutic strategies targeting apoptosis and immune stimulation including fundamental and applied pharmacology
This call is for a senior researcher or full professor with a distinguished scientific track record. The initial contract is for a full-time position for up to four years. It may be pursued into a tenured research or faculty post by applying for a permanent position within academic research institutions.
This endowed chair covers an excellent salary, full social benefits and removal expenses, as well as funding for PhD students, postdoctoral researchers and/or development engineers, together with support for infrastructure, research equipment, and general expenses. The call is open without limitation with respect to the current professional situation of the candidate and sabbatical arrangements could be considered.
Application Procedure
Applicants are invited to submit an outline research project (up to 5 pages in English) and their detailed CV by June 15, 2008. A recruiting committee comprising senior researchers in the field will reach a decision by July 2008. The position starting date is projected to be October 2008.
For further information on cancer research in Lyon see : www.canceropole-lara.com
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