POSITION & RESEARCH ENVIRONMENT A PhD student position is available in the laboratory of Prof. Mohammad-Ali Jenabian, holdet of the Canada Research Chair in Immuno-Virology, at the Department of Biological Sciences and CERMO-FC Research Centre, Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM), within CanCURE 3.0, a pan-Canadian research consortium on HIV cure, funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).

CanCURE 3.0: https://www.cancurehiv.org/

RESEARCH PROJECT The project aims to characterize the regulatory mechanisms governing pulmonary CD8⁺ T cells and investigate their contribution to HIV persistence in people with HIV (PWH) receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART), with a focus on tissue HIV reservoirs and local immune responses.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

- MSc in immunology, virology, microbiology,



cell biology or a related field (or equivalent preparation qualifying for PhD admission).
- Strong interest in HIV immunology and translational research involving human specimens.
- Experience with multiparametric flow cytometry, cell culture and/or molecular biology methods is an asset.

· Scientific rigor and ability to work independently and collaboratively.

· Language: Solid oral and written communication skills in English and/or French.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit a single PDF file containing: (1) CV, (2) cover letter, (3) academic transcripts and (4) contact details for three referees. Email: [email protected]

APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 30th, 2026

📌 PhD Position In HIV and Mucosal Immunology, Montreal, Canada
🏢 UQAM - Université du Québec à Montréal
📍 Montreal