Supervisor(s): Professor James Brenton
Deadline for application: 31st October 2024
Course start date: 1st October 2025
Overview
Professor James Brenton wishes to recruit a student to work on the project entitled: "Modelling new therapeutic approaches for neoadjuvant treatment of high grade serous ovarian carcinoma".
This is a unique opportunity for PhD study in the world-leading Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute (CRUK CI), to start a research career in an environment committed to training outstanding cancer research scientists of the future.
The aim of the project is to develop new therapeutic approaches for neoadjuvant therapy of BRCA1 mutated HGSC. These patients have adverse outcomes despite initial response to platinum-based chemotherapy and PARP maintenance treatment. The project will focus on modifiers of chemotherapy induced senescence and combination therapy with new drugs targeting DNA damage response.
Preferred skills/knowledge
- Required: Clear potential for development of strong laboratory and computational skills. Strong critical thinking, organization, team player and emotional intelligence skills are required. Demonstrable evidence showing self-starting and self-motivational skills.
- Advantageous: Previous experience of projects involving ovarian carcinoma or pre-clinical mouse models.
Funding
This four-year studentship is funded by Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute and includes full funding for University fees and, in addition, a stipend currently of £21,000 per annum for four years.
Eligibility
We welcome applications from both UK and overseas students. Applications are invited from recent graduates or final-year undergraduates who hold or expect to gain a First/Upper Second Class degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject from any recognised university worldwide.
How to apply
Please apply via the University Applicant Portal. For further information about the course and to access the Applicant Portal, visit:
You should select to commence study in Michaelmas Term 2025 (October 2025).
Supporting documents
- Academic transcripts.
- Evidence of competence in English (if appropriate).
- Details of two academic referees.
- CV/resume.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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