PhD fellowship in cancer stem cells’ immune evasion
Department of Pharmacy, University of Copenhagen
📍 Peru, Áncash, Peru
Job Description
PhD fellowship in cancer stem cells’ immune evasion
The Department of Biology at the University of Copenhagen invites applications for a PhD fellowship in the field of cancer stem cells’ immune evasion. The project is financed by the Købmand Niels Erik Munk Pedersen Foundation.
Preferred start date: 1 June 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.
The project
The overarching aim of the project is to unravel novel mechanisms by which cancer stem cells in skin carcinoma evade immune surveillance. The project will combine cell and molecular biology approaches, 2D and 3D cultures, and a proof‑of‑concept xenograft model to uncover mechanisms regulating immune escape and evaluate potential therapeutic targets. Activities will include advanced cell culture approaches, genetic manipulation, protein interaction analyses, immunofluorescence microscopy, flow cytometry, cancer‑immune cell co‑culture systems, and xenograft models.