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PhD Position in Oesophageal Cancer Biomarkers and Therapeutics

Application and Qualifications: 

A 4-year PhD position is available in the Cancer Biology and Therapeutics Lab, under the supervision of Dr Simone Marcone, at University College Dublin. This PhD is fully-funded by the School of Biology and Environmental Science, including fees and an annual stipend of €25,000. The PhD will commence on May 1st 2025. We are seeking a highly enthusiastic applicant with a passion for biomedical and translational research. The applicant should have a 2.1 or higher Bachelor’s degree from a relevant biological discipline such as cell biology, pharmacology, medicine, genetics, biochemistry, etc. 

How to apply: 

• Applicants should send a single PDF document including a brief CV, 1 page cover letter, and contact details of two referees to: simone.marcone1@ucd.ie 
• Please complete this online form as part of your application (https://forms.gle/iu2VuiUiAHvgxA3KA) 
• Deadline for application: 16th March 2025. Interviews will be held in the last week of March. 

Pursuing a PhD at UCD: 

• Includes a tax-free stipend of €25,000 per year and tuition fee coverage 
• The student will serve as a Research Demonstrator (Teaching Assistant) for at least six hours per week, with additional pay on top of the stipend at this hourly rate. The fee concession excludes the Student Centre Levy, which the student must cover. 
• UCD is committed to creating an environment where diversity is celebrated everyone is treated fairly – come and join the team! 
• UCD is ranked in the top 1% of higher education institutions worldwide. The large city campus contains lakes, woodland walks, and wildlife. 

PhD Position in Oesophageal Cancer Biomarkers and Therapeutics