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PhD position in Systemic Radiotherapy

Join a multidisciplinary PhD project developing radionuclide therapies for prostate cancer at Lund University.

Best for:Ideal for candidates with a Master’s in molecular biology or related fields who want hands‑on experience in radiopharmaceutical development and preclinical cancer imaging.

Lund University · Lund, Sweden · R1 · First-stage researcher
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radionuclide therapyprostate cancerpreclinical imagingradiopharmaceutical developmenttumor biologymolecular imaging
Deadline
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Funding
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4 years (full‑time)
Start date
2026-10-01
Full-time
Location
Lund
Sweden

Overview

The doctoral project is embedded in the MIPCART research environment and the systemic radionuclide therapy activities of the Division of Oncology at Lund University. The work combines the design and pre‑clinical testing of radiopharmaceuticals with advanced imaging, biological characterization and treatment‑response assessment. The PhD candidate will conduct animal‑model experiments, analyse microscopy and imaging data, and contribute to scientific publications and a doctoral thesis. The position starts on 1 October 2026 and offers full‑time employment with university benefits.

radionuclide therapyradiopharmaceuticalsprostate cancerpreclinical studiesmolecular biologyimage analysishistologyradiation biology

What you'll do

  • Plan and execute preclinical studies of targeted radiopharmaceuticals.
  • Work with experimental tumor models, including cell culture, tumor establishment, and animal care.
  • Collect biological samples and perform histological and immunohistochemical analyses.
  • Analyze microscopy images and other biological data using statistical software.
  • Visualize and interpret experimental results with appropriate statistical methods.
  • Conduct literature reviews and complete required doctoral coursework.
  • Present research findings at seminars and scientific conferences.
  • Write scientific publications and the doctoral thesis.

Requirements

Degree required: Master’s degree in Molecular Biology, Biomedicine or a closely related field

Degree offered: PhD

Language: English (fluent, both written and spoken)

Instruction: English

Required skills
  • Knowledge of cell and molecular biology, especially tumor biology
  • Hands‑on experience with molecular biology laboratory techniques
  • Ability to work with laboratory animals after appropriate training
  • Fluent written and spoken English
  • Strong collaborative skills in interdisciplinary teams
  • Meticulous, goal‑oriented work attitude
Nice to have
Advanced coursework in cancer biology, immunology, histology, pathology, molecular imaging or radiation biologyTraining or certification in laboratory animal scienceExperience with preclinical prostate cancer modelsExperience in histology, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, microscopy and image analysisExperience handling ionizing radiation or radioactive materialsKnowledge of cancer biology, radionuclide therapy, radiation biology or molecular imaging

Funding & terms

Type
Unknown
Amount
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Duration
4 years (full‑time)
Programme
Lund University
Lund University

How to apply

Submit your application through the online portal using the link provided. Attach a CV, cover letter, master’s transcript and proof of English proficiency. The application will be reviewed by the hiring committee.

Documents required
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Cover letter
  • Master’s degree transcript
  • Proof of English proficiency
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Lab
MIPCART
Lund University
Sweden
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