PhD Researcher in Somatic Evolution of the Immune Response to Chronic Inflammation and Liver Cancer Progression

4 weeks ago


Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full time

The University of Cambridge invites applications for a fully-funded 4-year PhD studentship in the Department of Pathology. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Dr Heather Machado, starting in October 2025.

The studentship will cover the student's stipend at the current Research Council rate and University Fees. The funding is available for four years from October 2025.

Applicants should hold (or expect to obtain) the equivalent of a UK 2.1 or higher in an undergraduate honours or Masters degree in a relevant subject. The studentship is open to those eligible for the Home rate of University fees.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

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