Overview
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 1 year in the first instance. An MPHIL Studentship: Computational Modelling for Wearable Diagnostics is available for Lent Term, January 2026 in Dr Gita Khalili Moghaddams group. The project will be simulation-based, with strong emphasis on using COMSOL Multiphysics or similar tools and will be closely aligned with experimental teams to ensure outputs are directly applicable to future device fabrication. The student will join the Digital Health Technologies Group within the Department of Clinical Neurosciences, benefiting from close collaboration with experts in precision diagnostics.
Responsibilities
* Conduct simulation-based work with a strong emphasis on COMSOL Multiphysics or similar finite element modelling tools.
* Collaborate with experimental teams to ensure outputs are directly applicable to future device fabrication.
* Contribute to projects within the Digital Health Technologies Group and related precision diagnostics activities.
Qualifications
* Applicants should have (or expect to obtain by the start date) at least a good 2.1 degree in Computational Modelling, (Bio) Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related discipline.
* Experience with COMSOL or similar finite element modelling tools is desirable.
Funding and Eligibility
* This studentship will cover University fees for applicants with Home Fee status £14,574 and provide a maintenance allowance of £19,000 per year.
* The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
* The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Application Process
* All applications should be made online via the Universitys Applicant Portal for an MPhil in Clinical Neurosciences, indicating Dr Gita Khalili Moghaddam as the supervisor.
* Deadline to apply is 2 October 2025.
* Applications should include academic transcripts, CV, statement of purpose and 2 references.
* An application is only complete when all supporting documents, including the 2 academic references, are submitted. It is the applicants responsibility to ensure referees submit their references before the closing date.
* Please quote reference ZE47371 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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