Biomechanics of Cancer

We seek a highly motivated individual for a PhD position available in the Department of Bioengineering at Imperial College London (South Kensington Campus). This is a fully funded PhD position in the Cellular and Molecular Biomechanics laboratory (http://biomechanicalregulation-lab.org/). Only European or UK citizens can be considered for this position.

In our group, we use in vivo and in vitro biophysical techniques to investigate the effect of mechanical forces on the behaviour of cells and molecules. We are particularly interested in the study of the mechanisms that govern mechanotransduction in normal cells and how these mechanisms are altered or lost in different cancer scenarios.

The candidate is expected to use cellular and molecular biology tools, tissue culture techniques, and some biophysical approaches applied to the field of biomechanics of cancer.

UK Applicants should have an upper second class 2:1 or first class degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Physics, Engineering, or related discipline. Non UK applicants are expected to hold an equivalent degree. Interested candidates should submit a CV, transcript and a cover letter (no longer than one page) clearly indicating the motivations to pursue a PhD in the proposed field to Dr. Armando E. del Rio Hernandez ([Email Address Removed]).