Refinement of soft tissue targeting and alignment protocols in small animal radiotherapy using an injectable fiducial marker

We are looking for a keen and enthusiastic applicant to join in the Translational Radiation Biology Research programme at Queen’s University Belfast in the laboratory of Dr Karl Butterworth. The student will join a multi-disciplinary research team to develop novel alignment techniques for image guided radiotherapy in mouse models of cancer.

The project will involve aspects of mouse modelling, radiation biology, physics and imaging. The appointed student will receive comprehensive training in relevant laboratory techniques within the Framework of the National association for the Reduction, Replacement and Refinement of animal models in research (NC3Rs). They will also undertake complementary post graduate research skills training enabling the development of essential skills for a future research career in the academic and private sectors.

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

The English Language Unit (ELU) 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 from the ELU http://www.qub.ac.uk/tefl/

Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable Adults

This project involves working with children, or in regulated activity with adults, the University’s safeguarding arrangements must be complied with as per the Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults Policy and accompanying Guidelines. Research projects involving such work are normally identified at the project design stage. Where an activity with a child or adult is ‘regulated’, as defined by legislation, the student enrolling for such a project will be required to undertake an ‘Enhanced Disclosure with barred lists’ criminal history check and to pay the associated fee. The School will communicate directly with the student to advise them of the relevant safeguarding measures to comply with and the process for requesting a check, if required.