Understanding the underlying biological transport process is fundamental for developing delivery systems of pharmaceuticals and nanoparticles. “Hard-totransfect cells” are cells known to present special difficulty in intracellular delivery. However, the special transport process underlying the special delivery problem in these cells has not been examined carefully. This project will investigate the intracellular transport of nanoparticles in mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), a type of hard-to-transfect cells important for regenerative medicine, compared to common cell lines. We will further develop intracellular delivery methods tailored for MSCs, and pursue applications of the thusobtained MSCs in regenerative medicine.
For more information about doctoral scholarship and PhD programme at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU): Please visit:
https://www.xjtlu.edu.cn/en/admissions/doctoral/entry-requirement-phd/
https://www.xjtlu.edu.cn/en/admissions/doctoral/postgraduate-research-scholarships
Requirements:
The candidate should have a first class or upper second class honours degree, or a master’s degree (or equivalent qualification), in bioengineering, chemistry, materials science, biomedicine, pharmacy, or a related field. Evidence of good spoken and written English is essential. The candidate should have an IELTS score of 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component), if the first language is not English. This position is open to all qualified candidates irrespective of nationality.
Degree:
The student will be awarded a PhD degree from the University of Liverpool (UK) upon successful completion of the program.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants are advised to email [Email Address Removed] (XJTLU principal supervisor’s email address) the following documents for initial review and assessment (please put the project title in the subject line).
- CV
- Two reference letters with company/university letterhead
- Personal statement outlining your interest in the position
- Proof of English language proficiency (an IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component)
- Verified school transcripts in both Chinese and English (for international students, only the English version is required)
- Verified certificates of education qualifications in both Chinese and English (for international students, only the English version is required)
- PDF copy of Master Degree dissertation (or an equivalent writing sample) and examiners reports available
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor/Dr. Gang Ruan ([Email Address Removed]), whose personal profile is linked below,
http://www.xjtlu.edu.cn/en/faculty/gang-ruan.
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