PhD position in Systemic Radiotherpy

Faculty of Medicine, Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 46 000 students and 8 500 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

Description of the workplace

The doctoral project will be part of the multidisciplinary research environment within MIPCART and the systemic radionuclide therapy activities at the Division of Oncology, Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University.

This interdisciplinary composition enables studies ranging from the development and preclinical evaluation of radiopharmaceuticals to biological characterization, quantitative image analysis, and assessment of treatment response.

Within the research group, we value a positive work environment characterized by respect and consideration in our relationships. We continuously strive to create conditions that promote job satisfaction, development, and participation for all employees.

The research group is now recruiting a full-time doctoral student (100%) with a start date of 1 October 2026 (or as agreed).

Description of PhD ProjectThe research focuses on the clinical and preclinical development of radionuclide therapy and advanced imaging methodologies, with particular emphasis on prostate cancer and other aggressive malignancies. The research group consists of researchers with complementary expertise in molecular biology, oncology, medical radiation physics, radionuclide therapy, radiochemistry, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), radiation dosimetry, and image analysis.

We offerLund University is a public authority, which means that employees get benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension scheme. Read more on the University website about being a Lund University employee: Work at Lund University

Work descriptionAs a doctoral student, your primary responsibility will be to pursue third-cycle education through research projects aimed at developing and optimizing radionuclide therapy for prostate cancer and other malignancies.

The doctoral training is carried out through participation in the various components of the projects, enabling the student to progressively acquire knowledge in scientific methodology, experimental research, data analysis, and scientific communication.

As part of your doctoral studies, your duties will include:

• Participating in the planning and execution of preclinical studies of targeted radiopharmaceuticals.
• Working with experimental tumor models, including cell culture, establishment of tumor models, and monitoring and care of laboratory animals.
• Performing biological sample collection and contributing to histological and immunohistochemical analyses of biological markers.
• Analyzing microscopy images and other biological data.
• Analyzing and visualizing collected data using appropriate statistical methods and relevant software.
• Conducting literature reviews and completing doctoral-level coursework.
• Presenting research findings at seminars and scientific conferences.
• Writing scientific publications and a doctoral thesis.

Following introduction and training, the PhD student is expected to gradually assume increasing responsibility for project planning, experimental execution, data analysis, and scientific reporting.

Additional duties related to the position may be assigned.

QualificationsRequired Qualifications;

• A second-cycle degree (Master’s level) in Molecular Biology, Biomedicine, or another closely related field considered relevant to doctoral studies.
• Knowledge of cell and molecular biology, tumor biology, or a related area within molecular biology.
• Experience in molecular biology laboratory work.
• The ability and willingness to work with laboratory animals following the necessary training.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.
• Good collaborative skills, particularly in interdisciplinary environments.
• We expect you, as a person, to be meticulous and goal-oriented.

Meritorious Qualifications are:

• Advanced courses in cancer biology, immunology, histology, pathology, molecular imaging, or radiation biology.
• Training in laboratory animal science or equivalent certification for animal research.
• Experience with preclinical prostate cancer models or other animal-based research.
• Experience in histological sample preparation, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, microscopy, or related image analysis.
• Experience in working with ionizing radiation, such as handling open radiation sources or radioactive tissue samples.
• Knowledge of cancer biology, radionuclide therapy, radiation biology, or molecular imaging.

EligibilityStudents with basic eligibility for third-cycle studies are those who- have completed a second-cycle degree- have completed courses of at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 credits are from second-cycle courses, or- have acquired largely equivalent knowledge in some other way, in Sweden or abroad. The employment of doctoral students is regulated in the Swedish Code of Statues 1998: 80. Only those who are or have been admitted to PhD-studies may be appointed to doctoral studentships. When an appointment to a doctoral studentship is made, the ability of the student to benefit from PhD-studies shall primarily be taken into account. In addition to devoting themselves to their studies, those appointed to doctoral studentships may be required to work with educational tasks, research and administration, in accordance with specific regulations in the ordinance.

Type of employmentLimit of tenure, four years according to HF 5 kap 7§.

How to applyApplications are to be submitted via the University’s recruitment system. The application should include a CV and a personal letter justifying your interest in the position and how it matches your qualifications. The application should also include a degree certificate or equivalent and any other document to which you would like to draw attention (copies of grade transcripts, details of referees, letters of recommendation, etc.).

The Department of Clinical Sciences Lund is one of six departments at the Faculty of Medicine. Clinical Sciences Lund cooperates closely with Skåne University Hospital and the Faculty of Medicine in order to optimize the conditions for preclinical and clinical translational research, research strategies and development, as well as education on both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

The Faculty of Medicine is a part of Lund University, and is responsible for education and research within medicine and healthcare. Our academic programs are closely linked with the healthcare system and are firmly anchored in the faculty’s strong research tradition. Our research spans a broad field within experimental preclinical research, near-patient clinical research and health sciences research. The Faculty of Medicine, with its 1,800 employees and 2,700 students in Lund and Malmö, is a knowledge-intensive meeting place for students, teachers and researchers from all over the world.

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• Oskar Vilhelmsson Timmermand, oskar.vilhelmsson_timmermand@med.lu.se
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