Biological Sciences (computational) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 221 Biological Sciences (computational) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Mathematical and Computational Modelling of Haemodynamics for Cerebral Aneurysm Progression

Sheffield Hallam University Materials and Engineering Research Institute

The Industry and Innovation Research Institute (I2Ri) draws on talents, expertise and facilities across Sheffield Hallam University. Read more

Supervisors: Dr JS Spendlove, Prof AS Shenfield, Dr XX Xu, Prof I Halliday

10 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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PhD in Quantum Simulations for Electronic Structure Calculations in Molecules and Materials

University College London Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences

Do you have a passion for computational chemistry and are eager to employ quantum computing methods to study complex chemical systems?. Read more

Supervisors: Prof P Coveney, Prof A Hoekstra

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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5 fully funded Ph.D. positions in “Cognitive, Computational and Social Neurosciences” at the IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca

IMT Institute for Advanced Studies Lucca

The IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca is now recruiting 5 talented doctoral candidates in its Cognitive, Computational and Social Neurosciences (CCSN) Ph.D. Read more

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Biologically plausible computational models of reasoning [SELF-FUNDED STUDENTS ONLY]

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Computer Science & Informatics

This project aims to develop a biologically plausible computational model of how the brain processes reasoning, including deductive and ampliative reasoning. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H Kido, Dr MWA Caminada

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Biologically plausible computational models of reasoning

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Computer Science & Informatics

This project aims to develop a biologically plausible computational model of how the brain processes reasoning, including deductive and ampliative reasoning. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H Kido, Dr MWA Caminada

6 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Experimental and computational Cancer PhD: Overcoming osteosarcoma chemoresistance by characterizing and targeting cellular quiescence

University College London UCL Cancer Institute

Cancer is the leading cause of death in children and the second in young adults in England and Wales. Sarcomas, tumours that originate from connective tissues (bone, muscle, fat), account for around 15% of childhood cancers. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Secrier, Dr L Cottone

15 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Computational simulation of nanomedicine for coronary microvascular disease

Coventry University Centre for Intelligent Healthcare

This is a four year collaborative studentship which requires the candidate to spend two full years based at Coventry University (UK) and two years based at A*STAR Research Institute (Singapore). Read more

Supervisor: Dr H Liu

25 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Discovery of novel antibiotics through synthesis of lab-based (biochem/microbio) and computational microbiology (molecular dynamics/deep generative learning/AI)

University of Portsmouth School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences

As stated by the World Health Organisation (WHO), antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the greatest public health threats facing humanity. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Draheim

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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A multilevel computational framework for brain diseases

University of Birmingham School of Computer Science

A large part of computational brain science is concerned with generating models of the brain that can help us understand its function. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J L Liu

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Computational modelling of the emergence of somatosensory cortical maps

University of Sheffield Department of Psychology

The aim of this project is to to build a computational model of the development of cortical somatotopy in humans, focusing specifically on the representation of the hand. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H Saal, Dr SP Wilson

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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15 Fully Funded PhD Scholarships in Engineering, Informatics and Cognitive Science

University of Sussex

Outstanding applicants are invited to apply to our range of 15 fully funded scholarships. For September 2024 entry, these scholarships are in the fields of Engineering, Informatics, and Cognitive Science. Read more

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(MRC DTP CASE) Prediction of substrate binding geometry and strength in promiscuous enzymes: computational chemistry applicable to the design of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

We are often taught about the power of enzymes to select particular substrates from the biological milieu and of their ability to perform highly selective reactions on those substrates. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Leach, Dr S De Visser, Dr C Trujillo

13 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Exploring Sensorimotor Function and Developing Rehabilitation Strategies using Experimental and Computational Approaches

University of Leeds Faculty of Biological Sciences

In collaboration with a multidisciplinary team consisting of biologists, clinicians, engineers, mathematicians, and computational biologists and startups around the globe, we aim to decipher the organizational principles of sensorimotor function in mammals. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Chakrabarty

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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MScR - Computational modelling to investigate the role of membrane microdomains in cell signalling

University of Bristol School of Physiology, Pharmacology & Neuroscience

The dynamic organization of the plasma membrane into specialized cholesterol-rich microdomains plays a crucial role in cellular signalling and the regulation of various biological processes. Read more

Supervisor: Dr RC Corey

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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