Project proposal
Clinical Translation of new MR image analysis software requires a number of steps not usually encountered in research studies, including the reality of variable quality data acquired clinically and the governance of deploying on hospital systems. However, the rewards are significant for evaluation in clinical use.
This project will adapt, implement, and validate three examples of BRC image analysis software/pipelines in a Trusted Research Environment to be hosted by the East Midlands Imaging Network (EMRAD) in Nottingham University Hospitals. Initial scoping and feasibility will define the actual software, but could include software to identify and quantify lesions (brain metastases; MS lesions; RECIST), pipelines to categorise and analyse large MRI datasets, and multimodal image analysis such as available from www.quantiphyse.org
The successful candidate will be a scientist with an interest and experience in practical applications of scientific software.
Before you apply
Check your eligibility. You need to meet two key criteria in order to be eligible to apply:
- Residency
- Qualifications
Residency
UK and international students can apply for this programme – access more information. Our funding is sufficient to provide fees and stipend at the standard UKRI rate for Home students. We are able to offer places to international students, but you will be charged at an international fee rate.
Qualifications
You need a 2:1 undergraduate degree in a relevant area of science or technology, or equivalent qualifications gained outside the UK, to be eligible to apply.
If you have a 2:2 or lower, you may still be eligible to apply if:
- you have a masters degree in a relevant subject
- you have three or more years of full-time work experience that is relevant to your undergraduate degree, or to the PhD projects you are applying for
You may still be eligible to apply if you were not able to complete your degree or achieved unexpectedly low degree results due to extenuating circumstances.
If English isn't your first language
If English isn't your first language, you will also need to meet the relevant English language requirements. An IELTS score of 6.5 (no less than 6.0 in any element) is required, though we also accept alternative qualifications.
If you require additional support to develop your language skills, you may be able to attend a presessional course at the Centre for English Language Education.
Applying
Share your motivation and how your skills and experience are relevant to the programme. You should also demonstrate how you would benefit from participating in the doctoral training programme and how you will contribute to your academic community as a result.
Please ensure you have submitted your application by midnight on Wednesday 14 June 2023 as we cannot accept late applications.
Once you have completed your application form, you can submit it online along with your academic transcripts. We do not accept CVs with applications. Your name, age, gender and previous institutions of study will be removed from your application prior to sifting and you must not make reference to this information on your application form.
We want to make the application process as easy as possible for you, so you do not need to contact potential supervisors at this stage. If you are shortlisted, we will arrange for you to discuss your project areas with the supervisors of your preferred projects.
We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to our research community at the Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre.
References
You need to supply the details of two referees. We will request references if you are shortlisted for interview.
Interviews will be held on 26th and 29th June 2023.