FoLSM Studentship: Embark on a fully-funded research journey at King’s College London with the FoLSM Studentship, focusing on next-generation radiotheranostics for the precision imaging and treatment of lung cancer. Join a dynamic, pan-European consortium developing SMARTdrugs for lung cancer therapy, combining diagnostic and therapeutic radionuclides in one compound. This project offers a unique opportunity to comprehensively evaluate novel therapies in cell culture, animal models, and advanced lung cancer models, contributing to cutting-edge cancer research.
FoLSM Studentship – Next-Generation Radiotheranostics for Precision Imaging and Treatment of Lung Cancer
Designation: Research Assistant (PhD Candidate)
Research Area: Biomedical and Life Sciences, Cancer Research, Molecular Imaging, Precision Treatment, Theranostics, Lung Cancer.
Location: King’s College London, United Kingdom
Eligibility/Qualification:
- 1st or 2:1 undergraduate qualification in biological sciences, biochemistry, molecular biology, or related programs.
- Background conducive to multidisciplinary research and practical research experience.
- Eligible candidates for Home Fee status (UK Nationals, settled status, pre-settled status, indefinite leave to remain or enter).
Job Description:
- Evaluate biological activity of novel therapies in cell culture and animal models.
- Conduct assays to establish affinity, specificity, and selectivity of new therapies.
- Perform in vivo experiments to measure tumor-specific uptake.
- Assess promising agents in orthotopic, patient-derived xenograft tumors, and genetically-engineered mice.
- Conduct analyses using autoradiography, immunofluorescent staining, proteomic, genomic, and metabolomic techniques.
- Perform in vivo efficacy studies in advanced animal models of lung cancer.
- Join a motivated research group, receive training in diverse biological assays, and present at international conferences.
- The studentship is fully funded for 3.5 years, including Home tuition fees, stipend, and project consumables.
How to Apply:
- Submit an application for the Biomedical Engineering and Imaging Science Research MPhil/PhD (Full-time) program via the King’s Apply system.
- Include a PDF copy of your CV in the Employment History section.
- Upload a 500-word personal statement outlining your motivation for postgraduate research in the Supporting Statement section.
- Choose Option 5 for funding application and enter “BMEIS_TW” under Award Scheme Code or Name.
Last Date for Apply: Application Deadline: Not specified (The successful candidate will start in June 2024)
Contact Details: Tim Witney (Supervisor) Email: tim.witney@kcl.ac.uk
Additional Information:
- Project details: Witney Lab
- School/Department: Biomedical Engineering and Imaging Sciences
- SMARTdrugs Project
