PhD Studentship at Cancer Research: Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute is offering an exciting opportunity for a CRUK 4-year PhD Studentship in 2025. The selected candidates will be involved in cutting-edge research projects aimed at unraveling the complexities of cancer microenvironments and driving innovative approaches for cancer treatment.
| Project Title | Group Leader |
|---|---|
| Characterising tumour-promoting and -restrictive functions of the microenvironment | Claus Jørgensen |
| Computational annotation of the evolutionary relationship between metastatic tumour and host environment | Claus Jørgensen |
| Mapping the extracellular landscapes of DNA and RNA in the blood of cancer patients with liquid biopsy | Florent Moulière |
| Development of Novel Cellular Platforms for Immunotherapies | Georges Lacaud |
| Innovative technologies for exploration of mechanisms of transcription factor function in acute myeloid leukaemia | Tim Somervaille |
| Dissecting the fatty acid-induced epitranscriptome driving cancer malignancies | Sylvain Delaunay |
Research Area:
The research areas cover a wide spectrum of cancer biology, including tumor microenvironments, computational annotation of metastatic tumors, liquid biopsy, immunotherapies, transcription factor mechanisms in leukemia, and epitranscriptome in cancer malignancies.
Location:
Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute, New Paterson Building, Withington, Manchester, UK
Eligibility/Qualification:
Applicants should hold or expect to graduate with a first or minimum upper-second class undergraduate honors degree or equivalent. Strong academic track record and Masters-level and/or other laboratory research experience are preferred.
Job Description:
Successful candidates will work on cutting-edge research projects alongside renowned research groups, contributing to the advancement of cancer research and treatment. The selected individuals will receive a non-taxable annual stipend of £21,000 GBP per annum, bench and tuition fees covering the full 4 years.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can apply by submitting their applications before the application deadline of Friday, 22 November 2024, 1700hrs (GMT). Informal inquiries should be addressed to the Postgraduate Tutor at pgt@cruk.manchester.ac.uk.
Last Date for Apply:
Application Deadline: Friday, 22 November 2024, 1700hrs (GMT)
For detailed information and application guidelines, please visit CRUK Manchester Institute.
