Ignacio Melero

The translational immunotherapy group led by Professor Ignacio Melero at the Center for Applied Medical Research (CIMA) in Pamplona, Spain is recruiting a Post-doctoral Researcher to work on new immunotherapeutic strategies for cancer. The project is centered on cross-priming and cross-presentation of tumor-cell antigens , combining translational cancer research with both clinical trial samples and preclinical models . The successful candidate will help design, execute, and analyze experiments focused on advanced immunotherapy products, especially those based on lipid nanoparticle mRNA technologies. The role includes hands-on work with mouse models and cellular immunology approaches in both mouse and human systems, as well as preparing and interpreting preclinical oncology experiments. The researcher will also contribute to studies of immune mechanisms of action and transient gene modification of T lymphocytes using targeted LNP-formulated mRNAs. This position sits within a translational lab that works closely with clinical research and the pharmaceutical industry, offering an environment that connects mechanistic immunology, experimental oncology, and therapeutic development.