Dr A Hampshire, Dr Peter Hellyer, Dr Rob Leech
No more applications being accepted
Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
About the Project
(4 year MRes + PhD studentship)
This project is on offer in the Imperial College EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Neurotechnology for Life and Health. See https://www.findaphd.com/search/PhDDetails.aspx?CAID=2386&LID=112 for all projects available.
Supervisors: Adam Hampshire (Medicine), Pete Hellyer (Bioengineering), Rob Leech (Medicine)
Human cognition is supported by sets of brain regions that coordinate as functional networks to support different types of information process. Patients with cognitive impairments commonly show abnormal neural activity and connectivity within these networks but the exact nature of the brain and behavioural abnormalities differ. Assessment tools that can sub-classify patients based on different types of network dysfunction have great potential value in clinical research and assessment. The aim of this PhD will be to develop such tools using a combination of machine learning, real-time brain imaging, and internet-based cognitive testing.
The CDT programme is not a standard PhD programme. Throughout the 4 years, there is considerable emphasis upon multidisciplinary and transferable skills, through centre activities beyond the individual research project. The programme cannot be taken without the first (MRes Neurotechnology) year, as it is an integral part of the overall programme.
Applicants should have (or be expecting) a first or upper second class degree (or non-UK equivalent) in an engineering or physical science subject. Students with a biological and medical sciences background may be considered, but candidates must have sufficient quantitative skills to thrive in the programme. You should be looking for a challenging, multi-disciplinary PhD at the interface of neuroscience and engineering.
To apply online, visit www.imperial.ac.uk/neurotechnology/cdt/apply/
If you have questions or would like further information about the project, we encourage you to contact the supervisors directly before making your formal application.
Funding Notes
Studentships pay UK/EU tuition fees, stipend and a generous consumables and travel fund for the duration of the programme (one year of MRes and 3 years of PhD).
Places are open to UK and EU applicants only.