PhD positions in Surgical Robotics and Allied Technologies / Diagnostics and Sensing, Imperial College London

Programme 1

• Develop the next generation of minimally and ultra-minimally invasive surgical robots.
• Use computer vision, image guidance, proprioceptive and exteroceptive sensing and haptics, for soft tissue tracking and safe navigation.
• Link 3D deformation recovery with pre- and intra-operative data and implement multi-modality methods (light, biophotonics, ultrasound) for registration and surgical imaging.
• Translate these techniques into surgical use with seamless user interaction, manipulation and visualisation.

Programme 2

• Development of pre- and intraoperative methodologies and devices for improved screening and enhanced intraoperative diagnostics towards precision interventions.
• Integrated technology development for diagnosis and screening through enhanced tissue characterisation and machine learning methodologies.
• Post-operative sensing – development of wearable sensors for rapid detection of tissue infections and sensors fabricated within drainage/catheter tubes for detection of sepsis.

How to apply

In the first instance, please:

- Email: e.lord@imperial.ac.uk (and cc s.mcateer@imperial.ac.uk)

- Your application should contain the following items:

• Your CV
• A personal statement no more than 1000 words outlining: 1) your interest, 2) your background, and 3) which research area(s) you would like to base your project on.
• Scans of your educational certificates and transcripts from your Masters degree and your Bachelors degrees.
• Names and contact details of 2 referees who can speak to your educational background. Reference letters from these referees are ideal, but not required at this stage.

Following interview, successful candidates will be required to formally apply through the Imperial College London Postgraduate Research Programme route.