PhD Studentship: Pancreatic Tumor-Treating Field System

RFCSR; Plymouth; Presencial; GBP 18.000 - 21.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Fully funded PhD studentship

Stipend in line with UKRI rates

Descripción de la vacante

The University of Plymouth invites applications for a PhD Studentship focused on developing a pancreatic tumour treating field system. The project aims to advance non-invasive cancer therapies by applying alternating electric fields to inhibit tumour growth in pancreatic cancer.

You will design, develop, and optimise a TTF system within a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include experimental/computational research, prototype development, and modelling of electric fields in tissues.

Formación

• First-class or upper second-class honours in Biomedical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Physics, or a closely related discipline.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field is desirable but not essential.
• Strong interest in medical device development, bioengineering, or cancer research.
• Ability to undertake independent and interdisciplinary research.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• International applicants must meet the University’s English language requirements.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct experimental and computational research on developing a pancreatic tumour treating field (TTF) system.
• Develop device prototypes and perform modelling and simulation of electric field interactions with biological tissues.
• Evaluate system performance and contribute to data analysis and publications.
• Disseminate findings through conferences and research outputs.

Conocimientos

Biomedical engineering principles

Electronic system design

Electromagnetics

Modelling & simulation tools

Experimental & laboratory skills

Data analysis

Scientific writing

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering

Master’s degree desirable

Herramientas

MATLAB/Simulink

Finite element modelling

Biomed engineering software

Descripción del empleo

The University of Plymouth invites applications for a PhD Studentship focused on developing a pancreatic tumour treating field system. The project aims to advance non-invasive cancer therapies by applying alternating electric fields to inhibit tumour growth in pancreatic cancer.

You will design, develop, and optimise a TTF system within a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include experimental/computational research, prototype development, and modelling of electric fields in tissues.