PhD Studentship: Fully funded PhD scholarship in Next Generation of Optical Neuroimaging

Found in: beBee jobs GB - 2 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom UCL Full time

Duration of study: Full time - 4 years fixed term (1y MRes + 3y PhD)

Starting date: September 2024

Primary Supervisor: Prof. Ilias Tachtsidis, Department of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, University College London (UCL)

Project Description:

Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (or fNIRS) is an optical neuroimaging technique that uses NIR light to image the cortical brain changes of oxygenated and deoxygenated haemoglobin concentrations (HbO2, HHb). This allows us to identify brain neuronal activations areas by observing and quantifying the changes in the haemodynamics HbO2, HHb concentrations due to the increases in brain blood flow, secondary to neuronal activity (a process known as neurovascular coupling). fNIRS is currently a well-established neuroimaging method for infant and adult neurosciences [see Pinti P. et al Ann N.Y.Acad.Sci. 2020]. However significant technological (hardware) and computational (software\analytics) improvements are required to allow better brain cortical sensitivity, improved brain imaging reconstruction for functional areas identification, and enhanced understanding of the physiological mechanisms of brain body physiology interaction.

This PhD project offers a unique chance to engage with cutting-edge optical neuroimaging technology. An added opportunity comes from our close partnership with Shimadzu, a Japanese company specialising in the commercialisation of optical neuroimaging instruments, who are co-sponsoring this scholarship; and the Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience at UCL with expertise in applications of optical neuroimaging. The PhD candidate will have the opportunity to interact closely with both academic and industry experts, covering an expansive range of subjects from device design, as well as system and algorithmic developments. The research scope is comprehensive, encompassing optical instrumentation and algorithm development, to instrumentation testing beyond the stage of proof-of-principle by using it in human centric studies such as neuromarketing and sports sciences.

The training and research programme:

The successful candidate will join the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training programme in Photonic and Electronic Systems programme (PES CDT). Further information on the PES CDT can be found here:

Funding:

This is a funded 4-year studentship, co-funded by the Engineering, Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and Shimadzu.

The studentship will cover the Home-student's tuition fees plus a £21,181/year stipend for living costs increasing with inflation, as well as a top-up contribution towards travel and consumables.

More details about the stipend and fees can be found here:

Qualifications required:

The candidate should meet the entry requirements of MRes + PhD programme at UCL:

Candidates should have, or expect to achieve, a minimum of an upper second-class degree in Electronic Engineering, Physics, Computer Science or a related discipline.

The ideal candidate would have experience in, and passion for, one or more of the following:

  • Optical engineering, optical physics
  • Understanding of neurotechnologies

How to apply:

Interested candidates should email: photonics-cdt- for the attention of Prof Ilias Tachtsidis.

Please include:

  • Personal Statement.
  • Relevant academic and professional qualifications. Include the name of the college/university/awarding body, qualification, grade/class/GPA and dates of study.
  • List of all degree-level modules undertaken so far with marks (actual or expected marks).
  • Exam transcripts (where available).
  • Your UK residence status (required to establish your eligibility for EPSRC funding).

Contact:

For informal inquiries please contact Prof Ilias Tachtsidis ) who will be happy to answer any queries about the project.

Home-student tuition fees plus a £21,181 per year stipend for living costs increasing with inflation, as well as a top-up contribution towards travel and consumables



  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom UCL Full time

    Duration of study: Full time - 4 years fixed term (1y MRes + 3y PhD)Starting date: September 2024Primary Supervisor: Prof. Ilias Tachtsidis, Department of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, University College London (UCL)Eligibility: This scholarship is only available to home students who meet UK residency requirements.Project Description:...

  • Research Excellence PhD Studentship

    Found in: beBee jobs GB - 12 hours ago


    London, Greater London, United Kingdom UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON Full time

    Location: Stratford CampusSalary: An annual stipend of £21, , along with a tuition fee waiver and a training bursary of £2,000Post Type: Full TimeClosing Date: Thursday 30 May 2024Reference: PHD004-24University of East London - Research Excellence PhD Studentships The University of East London (UEL) invites applications from highly qualified and motivated...

  • Fully funded PhD position in Developmental Psychology

    Found in: beBee jobs GB - 2 weeks ago


    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Birkbeck, University of London Full time

    We are offering a 3-year fully funded PhD position in developmental psychology at the Physical Cognition Lab, Centre for Brain and Cognitive Development (CBCD), at Birkbeck University.The CBCD is a world-leading international research centre exploring the links between brain and behavioural development. We use behavioural testing and brain imaging methods to...

  • Research Excellence PhD Studentship

    Found in: beBee jobs GB - 2 weeks ago


    London, Greater London, United Kingdom UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON Full time

    Location: Docklands CampusSalary: An annual stipend of £21,237, along with a tuition fee waiver and a training bursary of £2,000Post Type: Full TimeClosing Date: Wednesday 01 May 2024Reference: PHD002-24University of East London – Research Excellence PhD Studentships The University of East London (UEL) invites applications from highly qualified and...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom UCL Full time

    Key information Lead supervisors: Dr Vikramjeet Singh Application deadline: ongoingProject start date: 01 October 2024Project duration: 3.5 yearsStudentship funding: Full Home/UK tuition fees (currently £6,035/year) and maintenance stipend (currently £20,622/year)PhD project descriptionA 3.5-year PhD Studentship on pharmaceutical formulation, specifically,...

  • PhD Studentship in Shear Band Modelling

    Found in: beBee jobs GB - 1 week ago


    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Imperial College London Full time

    Applications are invited for a research studentship in the field of Mechanics of Materials leading to the award of a PhD degree.Shear bands are narrow regions of intense shear that can arise when a material is deformed. The localisation of the deformation causes the temperature in the shear band to rise and can trigger chemical reactions within the material....

  • PhD Scholarship Opportunity in Biomedical Engineering

    Found in: beBee jobs GB - 2 weeks ago


    London, Greater London, United Kingdom London South Bank University Full time

    Dr. Jiaqiu Wang is looking for highly motivated PhD students in the fields of biomechanics and biomedical imaging analysis. The positions are available for enrolment in September 2024.QualificationsWe are seeking candidates with a strong academic background in mechanics, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, physics, applied mathematics, or related...

  • PhD Studentship in Soft Robotics

    Found in: beBee jobs GB - 2 weeks ago


    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Imperial College London Full time

    Imperial College LondonApplications are invited for a research studentship in the field of soft robotics, leading to the award of a PhD degree. The post is supported by a bursary and fees (at the UK student rate) provided by the Mechanical Engineering Department, and it is open to both home and overseas students.Many surgical procedures make use of three or...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Brunel University London Full time

    College of Health, Medicine and Life SciencesFunding for the Executive Dean's PhD Studentship: Lineage tracing of blood stem cell development in embryo-like gastruloidsThe team of Cristina Pina ), Alessandro Esposito ) and Victor Hernandez ) at Brunel University London, is offering a fully-funded PhD studentship to develop a live imaging and lineage tracing...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom University of Westminster Full time

    The University of Westminster and the Museum of the Home (MotH) are delighted to announce a call for applicants for a fully funded collaborative doctoral studentship from October 2024, under the AHRC's Collaborative Doctoral Partnership (CDP4) scheme. This PhD will be the first to research the relationship between the home darkroom and LGBTQ+ people's quest...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Brunel University London Full time

    College of Health Medicine and Life Sciences Fully funded studentship in Plastivore Plasticity: characterising metabolic flexibility in an emerging biotechnological system to manage plastic waste Project Description There are many forms of pollution but it predominantly concerns the issue of chemical and plastic waste. In particular, plastic waste represents...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom University College London (UCL) Full time

    Vacancy InformationThe Departments of Medical Physics & Biomedical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering at UCL are inviting applications for studentships in the area of advanced x-ray imaging. Studentships DescriptionThese studentships are offered as part of the Advanced X-Ray Imaging Group (AXIm, ) activities, and in particular in association with...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom UCL Full time

    Vacancy InformationThe Departments of Medical Physics & Biomedical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering at UCL are inviting applications for studentships in the area of advanced x-ray imaging.Studentships DescriptionThese studentships are offered as part of the Advanced X-Ray Imaging Group (AXIm, ) activities, and in particular in association with...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom King's College London Full time

    Entry: October 2024This fully-funded studentship will investigate the challenges of collaborating in today's health and social care sector. A collaboration between KCL and South East London Integrated Care System (SEL ICS), it will offer a student the opportunity to explore some of the most pressing challenges facing contemporary public sectors. It will be...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Brunel University London Full time

    The team of Dr Hunt, Dr Nolan, Prof Norris, and Dr Bailey at Brunel University London is offering a fully funded PhD studentship to co-design a physical activity intervention for working-age adults living with multiple long-term conditions (MLTC). Based in and funded by the College of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, this studentship offers a full-time...

  • Full-time Studentship

    Found in: beBee jobs GB - 2 weeks ago


    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Office of Health Economics Full time

    The Office of Health Economics (OHE) and London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) Department for Health Policy seek candidates for a full-time MPhil/Ph.D. studentship starting in September 2024. OHE, established in 1962 and a registered charity since 2016, conducts reputable research in pharmaceutical economics, health technology appraisal,...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Imperial College London Full time

    The Centre for Sectoral Economic Performance (CSEP) has been established to build a national resource to help ensure that the UK's high-value science and technology-based industries are globally competitive in the 21st century. The Centre is a collaboration between Imperial College's Business School and the Faculty of Engineering, made possible by generous...

  • PhD Student, AI

    Found in: beBee jobs GB - 2 weeks ago


    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Facebook Full time

    Meta is seeking a PhD Student to join its Fundamental AI Research (FAIR) team in London. We are committed to advancing the field of artificial intelligence by making fundamental advances in scientific methods and technologies to help interact with and understand our world. In London we are specifically working on natural language processing, 3D computer...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom King's College London Full time

    We are looking for a motivated individual to interested in performing advanced research into nerve regeneration, neuroplasticity, and muscle function, while using cutting edge physiological, imaging, fMRI, tracing, and electrophysiological methods to determine the pathways and mechanisms through which breathing is restored long after spinal cord...

  • PhD Studentship in Family-Staff Communication in the ICU

    Found in: beBee jobs GB - 2 weeks ago


    London, Greater London, United Kingdom UCL Full time

    Project overview:This is a unique opportunity to pursue a doctoral study on the communication between families of critically ill patients and staff in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). You will be studying under the supervision of Jeff Bezemer (professor of communication), Jonathan Smith (professor of psychology) and Tim Bonnici (consultant intensive care...