About the Project
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.
What the project offer:
- 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 (AU$36,000/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
What you should have:
- 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.
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 strong 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.
Please e-mail your expression of interest to Prof Benjamin Thierry, including a CV and the names and contact information of three referees. Candidates should have recently successfully passed an English language test.
Funding Notes
The project is fully funded and will provide a living allowance of AU$36,000 (tax-free) per year for 3.5 years as well as tuition fees for the PhD program at Adelaide University.
Name & email address for enquiries
Professor Benjamin Thierry
Benjamin.thierry@adelaide.edu.au
References
- Nanoparticles targeted to fibroblast activation protein outperform PSMA for MRI delineation of primary prostate tumours. Small. DoI:10.1002/smll.202204956 (2023)
- Advances and challenges in precision imaging. Lancet Oncol;26(1):e34-e45. Doi: 10.1016/S1470-2045(24)00395-4. (2025)
- Mannose-labelled magnetic nanoparticles for sentinel lymph node biopsy in oral squamous cell carcinoma: Initial results from a phase 1 clinical trial. European Journal of Surgical Oncology, 2025, DoI:10.1016/j.ejso.2025.110221. (2025)
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