PhD Studentships
| Centre: | Centre for Tumour Biology | Ref: | TBY2009 |
| Deadline: | 8th February 2010 | Number of studentships | 1 |
| Project Outline: | The role of FGF signalling in pancreatic cancer. Full project details and funding information [DOC] |
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| Contact: | Dr Hemant M Kocher | Dr Richard P Grose | |
| How to apply: | Apply online quoting reference no. TBY2009 | ||
| Centre: | Barts Cancer Research UK Centre | Ref: | 01.BCR |
| Deadline: | 17th February 2010 | Number of studentships | 3 |
| Project Outline: | This new training programme, part of a multi million pound award from Cancer Research UK (CR-UK), aims to develop a cohort of scientists equipped both intellectually and technically to conduct the highest quality research on cancer. |
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| Project 1 | Stephanie Kermorgant/ Bart Vanhaesebroeck |
Understanding and targeting PI3K pathway downstream of c-Met oncogenic mutants | |
| Project 2 | Kairbaan Hodivala-Dilke/ J. Louise Jones |
The Role for Rac1 in tumour metastasis | |
| Project 3 | Hemant Kocher/ Stephanie Kermorgant |
Ezrin activation/de-activation in human cancers | |
| Project 4 | Yaohe Wang/ Nick Lemoine |
Optimisation of a novel cancer therapeutic regime by sequential use of two different oncolytic viruses | |
Project 5 |
Frances Balkwill/ Thorsten Hagemann |
Infiltrating leucocytes, interleukin 6 and peritoneal metastases of overian cancer | |
| Project 6 | Jane Warwick/ Stephen W. Duffy |
Establishing the properties of breast density as a biomarker in breast cancer treatment and prevention, and potential for automated measurement of breast density | |
| Project 7 | Li Jia/ John Gribben |
To study the roles of p62 and autophagy inhibition in tumourigenesis and transformation of follicular lymphoma. | |
| Contact: | General Enquiries cancercourses |
Academic Enquiries Dr Simon Joel | |
| How to apply: | Please send the completed application form to cancercourses | ||
Vacancies
Research Assistant
Centre for Molecular Oncology & Imaging
To work on a research project entitled "PET/CT Imaging Of Tumour Cell Proliferation For Monitoring Cancer Therapies"
Closing date 5th March 2010
Reef no. 10048/MB
Full post details: [DOC]
Chair in Male Genitourinary Oncology
Centre for Molecular Oncology & Imaging
A senior clinical academic is required to develop and lead a research programme in male genitourinary oncology with funding (£1M) from the Orchid Charity and Barts & The London Charity, as well as a substantial, flexible package of support from the School of Medicine and NHS Trust.
Closing date 26th February 2010
Reef no. 10039/MB
Full post details: [DOC]
Research Nurse
Centre for Experimental Cancer Medicine
Joining an established team of research nurses whose main responsibilities include the co ordination of predominantly early phase clinical trials in cancer patients in a variety of cancer types and will involve both clinical and administrative work.
Closing date 15th February 2010
Reef no. 10021/MB
Full post details: [DOC]
Further information and application forms can be obtained from Queen Mary, University of London Human Resources web site http://www.hr.qmul.ac.uk/vacancies/ or by emailing csq-recruit@qmul.ac.uk or calling the 24-hour recruitment line on 020 7882 6149. Please quote the reference number for the job that you are interested in.

