Dr K Butterworth, Dr E Kerr
No more applications being accepted
Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
About the Project
A Post-graduate research position is available in the Centre for Cancer Research and Cell Biology at Queen’s University Belfast. The research project will involve investigations into the the role cellular metabolism on radiotherapy response in KRAS mutant lung cancer. In particular, the post-graduate student will contribute to the discovery and translation of biological pathways to evaluate therapeutic strategies using metabolism to modulate tumour response to radiation.
Ideal candidates should have completed degrees in molecular biology, biochemistry and biomedical sciences or similar research fields. Good verbal and written communication skills are also important. The individuals are expected to work within a large group of motivated interdisciplinary researchers.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Candidates should have or expect to obtain a 2:1 or higher Honours degree or equivalent in a relevant biomedical or life sciences subject.
English Language
Candidates applying from countries where the first language is not English should produce evidence of their competence through a qualification such as IELTS or TOEFL score.
The minimum recommended score for the School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Science is:
• IELTS score of 6.0 with not less than 5.5 in each of the four component elements of listening, reading, speaking and writing taken within the last 2 years;
• TOEFL score of 80+ (internet basted test), taken within the last 2 years, with minimum component scores of; Listening 17, Reading 18, Speaking 20, Writing 17);
• A valid Certificate of Proficiency in English grade A or B;
• A valid Certificate of Advanced English grade A; or
• A first or upper second class honours degree from a university based in the UK, Republic of Ireland or other suitably quality assured location in a country deemed by the UK Border Agency to be majority English speaking.
For a list of English Language qualifications also accepted by the School and University please see the following link:
http://www.qub.ac.uk/International/International-students/Applying/English-language-requirements/#English
INTO Queen’s English Language Courses offers both pre-sessional and in-sessional courses in English for academic purposes and study skills. Courses vary in length and full information can be obtained at: https://www.qub.ac.uk/International/International-students/Applying/University-Preparation-Courses/INTOEnglishlanguagecoursesatQueens/
Funding Notes
*FUNDING CONFIRMED – Department for the Economy (DfE) Award*
Eligibility for both fees (£4,327 for 2019/20, 2020/21 TBC) and maintenance (£15,009 for 2019/20, 2020/21 TBC) depends on the applicants being either an ordinary UK resident or those EU residents who have lived permanently in the UK for the 3 years immediately preceding the start of the studentship.
Non UK residents who hold EU residency may also apply but if successful may receive fees only.
For further details re eligibility criteria (including academic, citizenship and residency criteria) please click on the following link: https://www.economy-ni.gov.uk/publications/student-finance-postgraduate-studentships-terms-and-conditions
References
Please visit the School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, Centre for Cancer Research and Cell Biology, website for further details about the Centre:
http://www.qub.ac.uk/research-centres/CentreforCancerResearchCellBiology/
When applying, please choose 'MEDICINE' as your subject area/School.
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