Master’s Internship in Cancer Immunology and Inflammation Research

Are you passionate about cancer immunology and the role of inflammation in tumor progression? Are you looking for hands-on experience in cutting-edge biomedical research? We are seeking a highly motivated Master’s student to join our research group at the Department of Biomedical Imaging and Image-Guided Therapy, Division of Nuclear Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, to investigate the immunological aspects of lung cancer using a Kras-P53-A20 mouse model.

This project investigates how the A20 mutation influences immune responses, differentiation, and tumor progression through multi-organ systemic analysis. Cancer progression triggers systemic inflammation, affecting distant organs, altering metabolism and shaping disease progression. Using molecular and imaging techniques, including FDG PET/CT, we aim to uncover key mechanisms of cancer-related inflammation and identify potential biomarkers.

What You Will Gain

• Hands-on experience with in vivo and ex vivo techniques

• Training in mice organ harvest, RNA extraction, cDNA synthesis, flow cytometry, qPCR, and imaging analysis

• A dynamic and collaborative research environment

• The opportunity to contribute to novel findings in cancer immunology

Who Should Apply?

• Background in immunology, molecular biology, cancer research, or a related field

• Interest in immune-oncology, inflammation, and metabolic regulation

• Experience (or willingness to learn) in lab techniques like RNA extraction, cDNA synthesis, qPCR, cell culture, flow cytometry, and molecular imaging (PET)

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

If you are interested, please send a short motivation letter, your CV (including relevant coursework and lab experience), and reference letters or contact information for references (if available) to chrysoula.vraka(at)meduniwien.ac.at and oeykue.oezer(at)meduniwien.ac.at.

Join us in exploring the intricate link between cancer, inflammation, and immune responses!