PhD Studentships, The Inflammation & Cancer Laboratory, the National University of Singapore, Singapore

The Inflammation & Cancer Laboratory at the Department of Physiology & NUS Immunology Program at the National University of Singapore is seeking applications for Ph.D students ??Candidates will work on research projects focused on (i) the intricate molecular mechanisms and signaling pathways associated with T and B cell development, activation and survival. The role of novel proteins in lymphocyte development will be investigated using transgenic mice and chimeras; and (ii) the pathways involved in the development of cancer, in relation to tumor immunology and possible T cell/DC immunotherapy.??

Qualified candidates should possess a recent B.Sc. or Masters in Immunology or Biochemistry or related field. Experimental background in molecular biology, cell biology, immunology, and/or pharmacology is strongly recommended. In addition, foreign applicants should have taken the GRE and obtained a minimum of 1200/4.5 to be eligible. Please do not email or apply if you have not taken your GRE. ??Self-motivation, passion and commitment to scientific research, and excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.??More information about the scholarship can be found at http://medicine.nus.edu.sg/postgrad/vision.jsp .

Please send CV and one-page summary of previous work and current research interests to ??Dr Lina Lim?Dept of Physiology & NUS Immunology Program?National University of Singapore?linalab[ at ]gmail.com?

??“Singapore is considered the new Biomedical Research Hub of Asia with a vibrant research culture and community. National University of Singapore was ranked top in Asia for Life Sciences & Biomedicine, taking the 12th spot in the world ranking for this discipline in the Times Higher Education Supplement-Quacquarelli Symonds (THES-QS) University Rankings 2007.”