Postdoc imaging immune therapy

You will be involved in the clinical evaluation of novel PET tracers monitoring the effects of immune therapy. The project will focus on the validation of immune cell tracers (e.g., CD8) in relation to systemic and tumor effects using immunohistochemistry and FACS analyses. In addition, (automated) quantification of tracer uptake and (PBPK) modeling to understand the biological underpinnings will be used.

You will work on a highly multidisciplinary project that aims at the development of ‘fit for purpose’ immune therapy PET tracers. Specifically, you will use clinical molecular imaging data in combination with numerous methods (i.e., AI image analyses, PBPK modeling, immunohistochemistry, FACS).

As a postdoctoral researcher, you are committed to conducting independent and original scientific research, reporting on this research in international publications and presentations. You will take initiatives with grant applications to secure additional funding.

We are looking for a highly ambitious, motivated, and enthusiastic postdoctoral researcher with a strong background in molecular imaging and/or immunology. You have a creative, open and resilient mind, excellent interpersonal skills combined with the ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team. Moreover, you have:

• a PhD in (bio)medical sciences/molecular imaging;
• research experience in molecular imaging/immunology (or closely related fields);
• experience with translational research involving patients is considered an advantage;
• excellent communicative abilities, team spirit and openness to combining different fields of research;
• excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

• A flying start to your career in scientific research.
• Plenty of room for your drive to shape tomorrow's healthcare.
• Working on large-scale and in-house research, with motivated colleagues from all over the world.
• You will be employed by Amsterdam UMC Research BV.
• A contract for 12 months, with an expected extension to 36 months.
• Salary scale 10: € 3.598 to € 5.669 gross based on full-time employment (depending on education and experience) and a year-end bonus of 8.3%. Calculate your net salary here.
• Holiday hours: 190.4 per year for fulltime and a possibility to save additional hours.
• Pension accrual with BeFrank, a modern, comprehensible and fairly priced pension.
• For >7 km each way, 100% reimbursement for public transport travel costs and, for private transport, €0.18 per km up to a maximum of 40 km each way.
• Do you prefer walking or cycling? Take advantage of our good bike scheme. Moreover, you will receive a reimbursement of €0.18 per km.

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The Amsterdam University Medical Center's medical oncology department's mission is to improve the life expectancy and quality of life of cancer patients through personalized therapy—the right systemic treatment for each individual patient. Research in the department focuses on novel, individualized treatment strategies in the field of targeted agents and immunotherapy, either alone or in combination with conventional chemotherapy. Furthermore, innovative methods are developed to accurately and early determine the effect of treatment. Our department is characterized by conducting translational research with continuous interaction between researchers in the laboratory and the clinic. To select the right treatment for each individual patient, the department conducts research into molecular imaging, a promising method for non-invasively studying specific tumor characteristics across all tumor sites.

The project leader at Amsterdam UMC is Prof. Dr. Willemien Menke-van der Houven van Oordt, a medical oncologist. You will be part of her research team investigating diverse aspects of clinical molecular imaging for diagnostics, drug development, and immune monitoring. There will be close contact with the nuclear medicine department (Prof Dr. Ronald Boellaard/ Dr. M. Huisman) and colleagues at other centers. Working at Amsterdam UMC, VUmc location, means working in an inspiring and professional environment where developing talents and skills is strongly encouraged. We offer many opportunities for personal development, deepening and broadening your knowledge, additional courses, and a place to grow.