PhD Studentship in Pre-Clinical Safety Assessment of Radioconjugates
Develop innovative preclinical pipelines for radiopharmaceutical safety assessment using PET imaging and multimodal tissue analysis.
Best for:Best for motivated candidates with a bachelor’s degree in imaging, biology, biochemistry, chemistry, biomedical sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, or related fields, seeking interdisciplinary research at the intersection of radiopharmaceuticals and cancer treatment.
Overview
This fully funded PhD studentship at the University of Cambridge, in collaboration with AstraZeneca, focuses on advancing safety assessment methods for next-generation radioconjugates used in cancer treatment. The successful candidate will contribute to a multidisciplinary team, bridging academic and industrial research environments. The project aims to establish an integrated preclinical framework combining in vivo PET imaging and ex vivo tissue analysis to evaluate radioconjugate distribution and toxicity. Applicants should have a strong background in imaging, biology, biochemistry, chemistry, biomedical sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, data analysis, or medicine, with a keen interest in molecular imaging, radiopharmaceutical sciences, and translational medicine.
What you'll do
- Develop innovative methods for safety assessment of radioconjugates using in vivo PET imaging and ex vivo tissue analysis.
- Conduct multidisciplinary research bridging academic and industrial environments.
- Establish an integrated preclinical framework for evaluating radioconjugate distribution and toxicity.
- Collaborate with a team of supervisors from both the University of Cambridge and AstraZeneca.
- Contribute to the advancement of targeted radionuclide therapy for cancer treatment.
Requirements
Degree required: First or high 2:1 bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in imaging, biology, biochemistry, chemistry, biomedical sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, data analysis, or medicine.
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; proficiency required for academic and research purposes.
Instruction: English
- Strong background in imaging, biology, biochemistry, chemistry, biomedical sciences, or related fields.
- Experience or interest in molecular imaging, radiopharmaceutical sciences, and translational medicine.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment.
- Familiarity with preclinical research methods and techniques.
- Applicants must have or shortly expect to obtain a first or high 2:1 bachelor's degree from a UK university or equivalent overseas.
- Open to UK Home fee-paying students and overseas students meeting UK residency requirements or able to cover additional international fees.
- Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-30
Apply through the University of Cambridge Application Portal by selecting the PhD in Radiology. Use the studentship title as the proposed project title. Submit a one-page A4 document outlining your motivation, relevant skills, career aspirations, and what you hope to achieve. No formal research proposal is required.
- CV
- One-page A4 document detailing motivation, skills, career aspirations, and project goals
- Bachelor’s degree transcripts
Contact
Professor Luigi Aloj· Supervisor
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