- Vacancy Reference Number
- CDTNeurotech2017
- Closing Date
- 31 Jan 2017
- Salary
- n/a
- Address
- Imperial College London
South Kensington Campus
London SW7 2AZ
- Duration
- 4 years
Thirteen fully-funded projects are available for October 2017 start in the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Neurotechnology for Life and Health at Imperial College London.
Neurotechnology is the use of insights and tools from engineering, mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology to investigate neural function and treat dysfunction. Brain-related illnesses affect more than two billion people worldwide, and the numbers are growing. Reducing this burden is a major challenge for society. The Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) will train a new generation of multidisciplinary researchers at the interface of neuroscience and engineering, to address this challenge.
The Centre spans the Faculties of Engineering, Natural Sciences and Medicine at Imperial, with investigators from departments including Bioengineering, Brain Sciences, Computing, Chemistry, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Materials, Mechanical Engineering, Life Sciences and Physics. All research projects involve a team of supervisors, each of whom bring complementary expertise to the project. In addition to researchers from across Imperial College, the Centre involves twenty industry and charity partners, as well as satellite research groups at the Crick Institute and the University of Oxford.
Studentships begin with a one-year MRes in Neurotechnology, which forms an integral part of the 4 year training programme. During this year, students take 3 months of taught courses specially developed for the CDT, followed by laboratory rotations as part of a single research training project. After the first year, students enter the PhD phase having developed the interdisciplinary and technical skills to thrive in a cutting edge research environment, and make the most impact with their PhD.
Who should apply?
Applicants should be seeking to undertake a multidisciplinary 4 year research training programme at the interface between neuroscience and engineering. Candidates should have, or be expecting, a 1st or 2:1 degree (or equivalent non-UK degree), in an engineering or physical sciences discipline. Students with a biological or medical sciences background will be considered in exceptional circumstances, provided they can demonstrate substantial quantitative skills.
Further Information
All studentships are open to UK or EU applicants who have been resident in the UK for 3 years prior to the start of the course (see www.epsrc.ac.uk/skills/students/help/eligibility). A limited number of places is also available to UK or EU applicants, with no residency criteria.
Studentships cover tuition fees and a tax free stipend of approximately £16,300 per year. A generous annual allowance is provided for research consumables and for conference attendance.
Contact Details
Visit www.imperial.ac.uk/neurotechnology/cdt for more information on the CDT as well as full details of the projects available and how to apply online. Application deadline: 31st January 2017.
