PhD opportunity - Mechanics of tumor cell trogocytosis by macrophages

Doctorat / PhD Profil chercheur : First Stage Researcher (R1) Type de contrat : Permanent Date limite de candidature : 23 Nov 2026 - 10:00 (UTC) Programme UE : Horizon Europe – COFUND Département : Biology Domaine : Biological sciences » Biology

The IPBS (Institute of Pharmacology and Structural Biology) is seeking motivated PhD candidates as part of the BEST Doctoral Programme of the University of Toulouse . Located in Toulouse, in, IPBS is a leading research institute affiliated with the National Center for Scientific Research ( CNRS ) – the largest public research organization in France – and the University of Toulouse. IPBS conducts state-of the-art research in cancer biology, immunology, microbiology, structural biology and biophysics. It is a world leader in the discovery, characterization, validation and exploitation of novel pathways and pharmacological targets in the fields of cancer, infection, and inflammation. The institue combines molecular and cellular biology approaches and in vivo experiments. This PhD opportunity is entitled : Mechanics of tumor cell trogocytosis by macrophages The PhD will be jointly supervised by Dr Renaud Poincloux from the Phagocyte Architecture and Dynamics team at IPBS (Toulouse, France) and Dr Spencer Freeman team at the University of Toronto, Canada. To see the full project description, the application process and the eligibility criteria : https://www.ipbs.fr/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IPBS_Renaud-Poincloux_Ph… Please ensure that you meet all the eligibility criteria before applying.

The IPBS (Institute of Pharmacology and Structural Biology) is seeking motivated PhD candidates as part of the BEST Doctoral Programme of the University of Toulouse .

Located in Toulouse, in, IPBS is a leading research institute affiliated with the National Center for Scientific Research ( CNRS ) – the largest public research organization in France – and the University of Toulouse.

IPBS conducts state-of the-art research in cancer biology, immunology, microbiology, structural biology and biophysics. It is a world leader in the discovery, characterization, validation and exploitation of novel pathways and pharmacological targets in the fields of cancer, infection, and inflammation. The institue combines molecular and cellular biology approaches and in vivo experiments.

This PhD opportunity is entitled : Mechanics of tumor cell trogocytosis by macrophages

The PhD will be jointly supervised by Dr Renaud Poincloux from the Phagocyte Architecture and Dynamics team at IPBS (Toulouse, France) and Dr Spencer Freeman team at the University of Toronto, Canada.

To see the full project description, the application process and the eligibility criteria : https://www.ipbs.fr/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IPBS_Renaud-Poincloux_Ph…

Please ensure that you meet all the eligibility criteria before applying.

Where to apply Website https://www.ipbs.fr/phd-opportunities-at-ipbs-best-doctoral-programme/