Are you passionate about advancing cancer research through innovative technologies? Leiden University’s Faculty of Science, in collaboration with the Leiden Academic Centre for Drug Research (LACDR), announces a prestigious opportunity for aspiring researchers: the PhD Position in the Oncode Accelerator Project. This scholarship is a part of the Oncode Accelerator, a groundbreaking initiative funded by the Dutch National Growth Fund (NGF), aimed at revolutionizing cancer therapy development.
The Oncode Accelerator Project, a collaboration involving more than 30 public and private partners, aims to accelerate the discovery and development of novel cancer therapies to address unmet medical needs. This specific position focuses on leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) methodologies within the Oncode Accelerator Artificial Intelligence Platform to expedite the identification and development of anti-cancer drugs. The successful candidate will engage in cutting-edge research, contributing to the multidisciplinary efforts aimed at bringing new treatments to cancer patients faster.Leiden University is a renowned research university located in the Netherlands. It’s one of Europe’s oldest universities, founded in 1575. Known for its strong academic reputation, Leiden University offers a wide range of programs in various fields, including sciences, humanities, law, social sciences, and medicine. With a vibrant international community and a commitment to academic excellence, Leiden University provides students with opportunities for personal and intellectual growth.
Established in 1575, Universiteit Leiden (Leiden University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Leiden (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), South Holland. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): The Hague. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap, Nederland (Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Netherlands), Universiteit Leiden (LEI) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universiteit Leiden (LEI) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 444 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.