Open Positions

Graduate Student - Genotype-immune phenotype correlation in VHL-associated kidney cancer

Graduate Student - Immune microenvironment of DNA damage repair deficient prostate cancer

The Fonseca Lab is seeking two graduate students for 2027. Trainees will work closely with bioinformaticians, immunologists and clinicians in a highly productive and stimulating research environment at the Deeley Research Centre, a world-class center for immunotherapy in Victoria, British Columbia. Courses and teaching assistantships will be offered on campus at the University of Victoria.

In the Fonseca laboratory, trainees will gain experience in the generation and analyses of targeted DNA sequencing, multiplexed immunofluorescence and spatial transcriptomics datasets. Through active collaborations with clinicians, trainees will learn to frame research questions and communicate their findings in clinically relevant contexts. Regular mentorship that is in alignment with the trainee’s career goals will be provided. Trainees will have opportunities to present their research at conferences.

Knowledge of bash, R and/or Python; experience with molecular biology techniques (nucleic acid extraction & quality control, NGS library preparation) is an asset; excellent communication skills (e.g. presentations, writing of project reports and/or an undergraduate thesis) is required. Curiosity, initiative and adaptability are essential.

The successful candidates will report to Dr. Nicolette Fonseca.

Applicants are requested to send a cover letter and CV to nfonseca@uvic.ca.

Please see https://www.uvic.ca/science/biochem/graduate/index.php for more details on UVic’s Molecular Life Science Graduate Program.

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