Fully Funded PhD: miRNA Pathways in Germ Cell Tumours

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Cambridge is offering a fully funded PhD studentship in the Department of Pathology, starting October 2027, to investigate functional effects of dysregulated microRNA pathways in malignant germ cell tumours. Applicants should have UK upper 2.1 or higher and meet Home Fees requirements; language criteria must be fulfilled by interview time.

The project will involve in vitro studies, combination approaches with cisplatin, and collaboration with group leaders across a dynamic research

Qualifications

• Applicants should hold (or expect to obtain) the equivalent of a UK upper 2.1 or higher in an undergraduate honours or Masters degree in a relevant subject.
• Must meet language requirements by interview time.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in vitro studies on engineered malignant germ cell tumour cell lines.
• Study miRNA dysregulation and effects of replenishment/targeting approaches with cisplatin.
• Collaborate with Research Group Leaders and document results.

Education

UK upper 2.1 or higher in related subject

Job description

University of Cambridge is offering a fully funded PhD studentship in the Department of Pathology, starting October 2027, to investigate functional effects of dysregulated microRNA pathways in malignant germ cell tumours. Applicants should have UK upper 2.1 or higher and meet Home Fees requirements; language criteria must be fulfilled by interview time.

The project will involve in vitro studies, combination approaches with cisplatin, and collaboration with group leaders across a dynamic research