Organisation/Company Adelaide University Department Future Industries Institute Research Field Technology » Medical technology Engineering » Biomedical engineering Engineering » Biomaterial engineering Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 25 Sep 2026 - 17:00 (Australia/Adelaide) Country Australia Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
Join the Next Generation of Cancer Imaging Research
We are seeking highly motivated students to join an exciting multidisciplinary program focused on the development of novel molecular contrast agents for the imaging of solid tumours.
Project Overview
The successful candidate will contribute to the design, synthesis, and evaluation of innovative tumour-targeting contrast agents for applications in:
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Magnetic Particle Imaging
- Image-guided precision oncology
The project will investigate molecular targets associated with the tumour microenvironment, including cancer-associated fibroblasts, tumour vasculature, and other biomarkers relevant to solid malignancies.
The project offers training across multiple disciplines, including: Molecular imaging Cancer biology, Nanomedicine, Radiochemistry, Tumour microenvironment research, Preclinical imaging and Translational oncology.
You will be working within the Adelaide University’s Bioengineering group.
The group is highly cross-disciplinary and focussed on translating technological advances in biomedical engineering towards improving outcomes for cancer patients.PhD students within the group are supported by postdocs with experience in PhD student co-supervision and benefit from full access to state-of-the-art facilities and our robust international network of collaborators. You will be living in Adelaide, which has been ranked the 8th most liveable city in the world in the 2026 Economist Intelligence Unit Global Liveability Index.
Requirements
Research Field Chemistry » Biochemistry Education Level Bachelor Degree or equivalent
Research Field Technology » Biotechnology Education Level Bachelor Degree or equivalent
Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Education Level Bachelor Degree or equivalent
Languages ENGLISH Level Good
Additional Information
- The opportunity to work in a world-class cross-disciplinary environment including biomedical engineering, molecular imaging, nanomedicine and cancer biology
- The opportunity to contribute to the clinical translation of molecular imaging technology developed by precision oncology company Ferronova
- 3.5 years funding includes stipend ($AU36,5000/year tax-free) and tuition fees for international students
- The opportunity to produce high-quality publications
- Funding for research consumables and travel to international conferences
Eligibility criteria
- An undergraduate degree in biomedical engineering, chemistry, biochemistry or equivalent
- Demonstrated research experience in relevant area(s)
- An interest in cancer therapy and in the translation of research into real-life products
- A desire to learn new skills in complementary disciplines.
- Candidates should have recently successfully passed an English language test
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📌 Fully funded PhD scholarships in Molecular Imaging with Nanoparticles Targeted to Tumour Stromal Cells (Adelaide)
🏢 Adelaide University
📍 Adelaide
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