Postdoctoral Researcher in Primary T-Cell Engineering

Job responsibilities include engineering, transducing, and characterizing primary T cells with synthetic genetic circuits; optimizing and executing protocols for retroviral or lentiviral transduction, cell culture, and immune functional assays; supporting the development of in vivo models, such as adoptive T-cell transfer in mice, for preclinical testing of engineered circuits where relevant; collaborating closely with molecular biologists, computational modelers, and clinical and preclinical research partners; documenting results clearly and contributing to publications and presentations; and providing technical support and troubleshooting in T cell culture, molecular cloning, and viral production workflows.

• PhD in bioengineering or related area.
• Strong practical background in primary T-cell isolation, culture, transduction (retroviral/lentiviral), and flow cytometry.
• Hands-on experience with viral vector production (e.g., lentivirus, retrovirus) and/or non-viral gene delivery tools such as PiggyBac or Sleeping Beauty is highly desirable.
• Experience with murine models, especially adoptive cell therapy, is a strong asset but not mandatory.
• Experience with engineering allogeneic T cell products is a strong plus.
• Excellent laboratory and organizational skills; ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Good communication skills in English.

In addition to the technical skills, the candidate is expected to have social and leadership competencies needed for a positive work culture including acting responsibly, nurturing well-being, driving innovation, living inclusivity, building bridges, and enabling people.