Location: TCG CREST, Kolkata, India
Duration: 2 years with possibility of extension
Start Date: As soon as possible
Application Deadline: 15th June, 2025
Remuneration: As per the leading central government academic institutions
We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join a dynamic, interdisciplinary, and internationally collaborative team developing next-generation immunotherapies for various solid tumors as well as leukemias. This position is part of a globally coordinated project involving the labs of Dr. Ashish Goyal (TCG CREST, India), Dr. Angelika Riemer (DKFZ, Germany), Dr. Chandan Guha (Albert Einstein College of Medicine, USA), and Dr. Vivek Mittal (Weill Cornell Medical, USA). The project focuses on leveraging endogenous retrovirus (ERV)-derived antigens and cutting-edge mRNA vaccine technologies to boost the efficacy of immune checkpoint inhibitors in resistant tumors. For more information please visit: https://www.tcgcrest.org/people/ashish-goyal/
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and execute in vivo colorectal cancer models and treatment studies
- Perform RNA-seq and immunopeptidomics analyses
- Conduct in vitro and in vivo immunogenicity assays
- Collaborate with international teams at DKFZ (Germany), Albert Einstein College of Medicine (USA), and Weill Cornell Medical (USA)
- Manuscript writing
- Training PhDs, Masters, and Bachelors students
Qualifications:
- PhD in Immunology, Molecular Biology, Cancer Biology, or related fields
- Strong experience in mouse models, flow cytometry, or -omics analyses
- Prior work in immunotherapy or vaccine development is a plus
Why Join Us?
- Access to cutting-edge infrastructure
- Collaborative international environment
- Opportunity to work on translational cancer research with real-world impact
About CARE
TCG Centres for Research and Education in Science and Technology (TCG CREST), established by The Chatterjee Group, aspires to global excellence in cutting-edge research and education. Recognized as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organization by the Government of India, TCG CREST houses a dedicated Cancer Related Advanced Research and Education (CARE) institute focused on translational research and education. Targeting both global and India-specific cancer challenges, our multidisciplinary team of leading researchers,clinicians, and educators explores cancer etiology, personalized treatments, and innovative therapies. We are committed to advancing scientific discovery and transforing patient care through collaborative, high-impact research.
To apply, please submit the following documents:
- A detailed CV
- A cover letter, including a one-page proposal outlining how you would leverage ERV-derived antigens for cancer immunotherapy
- Contact details of two referees
Send your application to: ashish.goyal@tcgcrest.org