4-year studentships available in the
Imperial
College EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Neurotechnology for Life
and
Health
Ten fully-funded studentships are now
available for start in October 2015.
Neurotechnology is the use of insights
and
tools from engineering, mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology to
investigate neural function and treat dysfunction. Brain-related
illnesses affect more than two billion people worldwide, and the numbers
are
growing. Reducing this burden is a major challenge for society. The
Centre for
Doctoral Training in Neurotechnology for Life and Health will train a
new
generation of multidisciplinary researchers at the interface of
neuroscience
and engineering, to address this challenge.
The Centre spans the Faculties of
Engineering, Natural Sciences and Medicine at Imperial, with
investigators from
the Departments of Bioengineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical
and
Electronic Engineering, Computing, Chemistry, Physics, Life Sciences,
and the
Division of Brain Sciences. Directed by Dr Simon Schultz, Prof Bill
Wisden and
Prof Paul Matthews, it intends to admit approximately 14 students per
year. All research projects will involve a team of supervisors, each of
whom will bring complementary expertise to the project. In addition to
researchers from across Imperial College, the Centre involves twenty
industry
and charity partners, as well as satellite research groups at the Crick
Institute and the University of Oxford.
Studentships begin with a one-year
MRes in
Neurotechnology, which forms an integral part of the four year training
programme. During this year, students will take 3 months of taught
courses
specially developed for the CDT, followed by laboratory rotations as
part of a
single research training project. After the first year, students enter
the PhD
phase having developed the interdisciplinary and technical skills to
thrive in
a cutting edge research environment, and make the most impact with their
PhD.
Who should apply
Applicants should be seeking to undertake a multidisciplinary
4-year research training programme at the interface between
neuroscience and engineering. Candidates should have, or expect to
obtain, a
first or upper second class degree, or non-UK equivalent, in an
engineering or
physical sciences discipline. Students with a biological or medical
sciences
background will be considered in exceptional circumstances, provided
they can
demonstrate substantial quantitative skills.
All studentships are open to UK or EU
applicants who meet EPSRC eligibility criteria (see www.epsrc.ac.uk/skills/students/help/eligibility). A limited number of places is also available to UK or EU
applicants,
with no residency criteria.
International (ie non UK/EU) candidates may be
considered for
the CDT programme if they can provide their
own
full funding for
the 4
years.
Funding
Studentships cover tuition fees and a tax free stipend of approximately
£16,000
per year. A generous annual allowance is provided for research
consumables and
for conference attendance.
How
to
Apply
Visit
www.imperial.ac.uk/neurotechnology/cdt for more information on the CDT as well as details of
projects
available and how to apply. Application deadline: 30th
January 2015.