PhD Position in Cancer Treatment at UiT Norway | MS Molecular Biology Graduates Apply
UiT โ The Arctic University of Norway offers an exciting PhD position in cancer treatment using theranostic radioligands. This opportunity allows candidates to conduct cutting-edge preclinical research, explore novel immunoregulatory strategies, and develop personalized cancer therapies. Ideal applicants include those with an MS Molecular Biology job opportunity background seeking to advance their careers in experimental oncology and molecular imaging.
- Job Position: PhD Fellow in Personalized Cancer Treatment using Theranostic Radioligands
- Location: Tromsรธ, Norway
- Position Period: four years, intending to complete a doctoral degree through research training.
About the Company:
UiT โ The Arctic University of Norway is a leading research institution in health sciences and clinical medicine. The Faculty of Health Sciences focuses on innovative projects in molecular biology, cancer research, and personalized therapies. UiT promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion while offering excellent research facilities and academic support, making it a top choice for candidates seeking a PhD position in cancer treatment or an MS Molecular Biology job opportunity.
About the Project:
This PhD position in cancer treatment is part of the THERACAN project at UiT, focusing on the development of innovative targeted radionuclide therapies. The candidate will investigate the immunoregulatory potential of radiopharmaceuticals in preclinical cancer models, utilizing techniques such as flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, single-cell RNA sequencing, and in vivo PET/SPECT imaging. This is an excellent MS Molecular Biology job opportunity for hands-on research in personalized cancer therapies.
Qualifications:
Compulsory Requirements:
- Completed Masterโs degree (or equivalent) in molecular biology or related fields.
- Strong written and oral English communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with an interest in experimental research.
- FELASA Category B (EU Function A/D) accredited training for animal experiments, or completion before project start.
Beneficial Requirements:
- Experience in preclinical cancer research, cell culture, molecular biology techniques, or image analysis.
- Familiarity with flow cytometry, IHC, or single-cell RNA sequencing.
- Knowledge of Norwegian or other Scandinavian languages.
Job Description:
UiT invites applications for a four-year PhD position in cancer treatment at the Department of Clinical Medicine, affiliated with the Molecular Inflammation Research Group (MIRG) and the THERACAN project. Candidates will conduct preclinical studies on radiopharmaceuticals, including 212Pb-labelled FAPI-2286 and PSMA-targeted compounds, in conjunction with external beam radiotherapy. This MS Molecular Biology job opportunity is ideal for candidates aiming to develop expertise in experimental oncology, molecular imaging, and radiopharmaceutical research.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct preclinical cancer studies using cell culture assays and animal tumor models.
- Plan and execute experiments involving radiopharmaceuticals and radiotherapy.
- Measure immunological responses via flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, and single-cell RNA sequencing.
- Perform in vivo PET/SPECT and MR/CT imaging experiments and data analysis.
- Coordinate experimental timelines and ensure compliance with ethical and safety standards.
- Collaborate with national and international teams in radio-immunotherapy, radiopharmacy, molecular imaging, cancer biology, and computational analysis.
- Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and contribute to scientific publications.
Admission to the PhD Programme:
- Bachelorโs degree of 180 ECTS and Masterโs of 120 ECTS, or an integrated Masterโs of 300 ECTS.
- Masterโs thesis corresponding to at least 30 ECTS (20 ECTS for integrated Masterโs).
- Minimum grade C on thesis and overall Masterโs degree.
- Foreign degrees are evaluated for equivalence with Norwegian higher education standards.
Application Requirements:
Cover letter, CV with education, experience, and qualifications, Diplomas and transcripts for Bachelorโs and Masterโs degrees, Documentation of English proficiency (and Norwegian/Scandinavian, if available), Three references.
Benefits:
- Involvement in an interesting research project
- Good career opportunities
- A good academic environment with dedicated colleagues
- Flexible working hours and a state collective pay agreement
