Positions

Johanna Joyce Lab Alumni

Research Opportunities

Agora Cancer Center Lausanne

Agora Cancer Center Lausanne

Scientists who are interested in understanding and therapeutically targeting interactions between different cell types in the tumor microenvironment are always very welcome to apply.

We are currently accepting applications for the following positions:

PhD student - through a newly funded EU PhD network - see details below

Senior scientist

Postdoc

Application requirements

Please email the following (as a single pdf file) to Prof. Johanna Joyce at: johanna@joycelab.org with Myriam Piccard in cc: myriam.piccard@unil.ch

  1. Cover letter

  2. CV

  3. Description of research experience and accomplishments, and potential future research interests (if applicable)

  4. Contact information for at least three references (no ‘open’ reference letters please)

  5. Finally, please make sure to include the name of the position you are applying for in the email subject line

 

ADAPTMET PHD TRAINING NETWORK

The general application portal for PhD students across Europe is now open: https://adaptmet.eu

If you are interested in applying to our lab specifically, please email both Prof. Joyce and Myriam Piccard with your application file.

You will also need to apply to the UNIL Cancer Immunology PhD program directly - and in advance of the Jan 3, 2025 deadline:
https://www.unil.ch/cancer-immunology/en/home/menuinst/application/application-tracks.html

Download the application form at this link.
Select the option for ‘track 1’ and indicate the laboratory of Johanna Joyce as your preference, and complete and submit the form as instructed.

What we can offer you

An international and highly collaborative lab with a great team spirit, a dedicated mentor, and an excellent track record of success: https:joycelab.org/alumni

An outstanding cancer research environment in a multi-institutional setting at the Agora Cancer Centre - with a special emphasis on tumor microenvironment and tumor immunology.

The working language of the lab and institute is English, and classes are available to learn French if you wish.

Finally, Lausanne is a fantastic place to live, with a very high quality of life - and we pay excellent salaries. It is consistently ranked as one of the best (small) cities in the world!