PhD Studentships

 

Division of Clinical Sciences
Centre for Infection and Immunity

Three year PhD studentship the effects of novel combinatorial therapies on pancreatic cancer cells and the tumour microenvironment

Applications are invited for a graduate to work on a PhD studentship funded by the Ralph Bates Pancreatic Cancer Fund starting on 4th October 2010 investigating the effects of novel combinatorial therapies on pancreatic cancer cells and the tumour microenvironment. The aims of the project will be to identify molecular targets that are associated with drug resistance and tumour progression, and to identify drug treatments with low toxicity that will restore sensitivity to chemotherapy and activate anti-tumour immunity.

Candidates should have an upper second or first class BSc degree or similar qualification in a biological subject. Applications from candidates with an additional relevant Master's award are also welcome. You should be able to work independently and as part of a team and possess enthusiasm, good organisational skills, and initiative. Experience in cell culture and molecular biology techniques, such as PCR, is essential. Experience in flow cytometry, ELISA and gene microarray techniques would be desirable.

The studentship is available for three years. The award covers an annual stipend of £15 740 plus tuition fees for UK/EU students; non-EU students would be required to fund their additional tuition fees independently.

Applications, in the form of a CV and the names of 2 academic referees, should be sent to Dr Christine Galustian email: cgalusti@sgul.ac.uk by Thursday August 12th 2010. Informal enquiries may also be addressed to the email address above. Interviews will be held on either August 20th, 23rd or 24th.


 
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