Centre for Cancer Research and Cell Bio
Funded PhD Opportunity
Development of bispecific antibodies to promote proapoptotic immunotherapy in pancreatic cancer
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This exciting research studentship brings together the industrial expertise of the company partner in their ability to develop and engineer antibodies, with the experience in QUB in cancer biology and cell death mechanisms. The planned training and co-ordinated placement visits of the student at the industrial partner will providing a dynamic training environment for them to further their biotechnology career. Ultimately, this project could lead to the development of a new therapeutic strategy for the treatment of pancreatic cancer, an area of unmet clinical need and dismal outlook for patients. However, in the future this approach may also have application in other tumour types that are refractive to current chemo- and immunotherapies.
Applications to this prestigious 4 year studentship are welcomed for students with backgrounds in biochemistry or related disciplines. Experience in molecular biology or antibody generation are particularly welcomed.
FUNDING
MRC-CASE AWARD FUNDED
Eligibility for fees/maintenance (£14,553 for 2017-18) depends on the applicants being either an ordinary UK or EU resident.
Non UK residents who hold EU residency may also apply but if successful may receive fees only.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Candidates should have or expect to obtain a 2:1 or higher Honours degree or equivalent in a relevant biomedical or life sciences subject.
English Language
Candidates applying from countries where the first language is not English should produce evidence of their competence through a qualification such as IELTS or TOEFL score.
The minimum recommended score for the School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Science is:
• IELTS score of 6.0 with not less than 5.5 in each of the four component elements of listening, reading, speaking and writing taken within the last 2 years;
• TOEFL score of 80+ (internet basted test), taken within the last 2 years, with minimum component scores of; Listening 17, Reading 18, Speaking 20, Writing 17);
• A valid Certificate of Proficiency in English grade A or B;
• A valid Certificate of Advanced English grade A; or
• A first or upper second class honours degree from a university based in the UK, Republic of Ireland or other suitably quality assured location in a country deemed by the UK Border Agency to be majority English speaking.
For a list of English Language qualifications also accepted by the School and University please see the following link:
http://www.qub.ac.uk/International/International-students/Applying/English-language-requirements/
The English Language Unit (ELU) offers both pre-sessional and in-sessional courses in English for academic purposes and study skills. Courses vary in length and full information can be obtained from the ELU http://www.qub.ac.uk/tefl/
SUPERVISORS
CLOSING DATE
Closing date for application is: Friday, April 07, 2017
HOW TO APPLY
Please refer to 'Entry Requirements' for specific admissions criteria.
Apply online via the Queen's on-line application portal . Guidance is available on the University’s Prospective Student pages.
When applying for a project, please choose ‘MEDICINE’ as your subject area/School.
Please ensure you adhere to the closing dates.
If you have any further queries please contact: pgoffice.smdb@qub.ac.uk or +44 (0) 28 9097 2619/2042.