PhD Research Studentships

PhD studentship in biomedical optical sensing and imaging (Home/EU only)

Supervisor: Lei SU
Apply by:29 May 2016

Description

Project Details: This project aims to develop new optical devices for optical sensing, imaging and monitoring in healthcare applications. The successful candidate will work in an interdisciplinary team to design, implement and test a new optical system for clinical use. The final stage of the project may involve testing the device with end users in clinical settings. Candidates with good first degrees in Engineering or Physics are encouraged to apply. A master degree and practical experiences with optics/fibre optics/imaging will be an advantage. Travel may be required occasionally for collaborations with researchers from other UK universities.

Supervisor:  Dr Lei Su

School of Engineering and Materials Science, Queen Mary University of London (QMUL)

QMUL Research Studentship Details

  • Available to Home/EU Applicants only.
  • Full Time programme only
  • Applicant required to start in October 2016.
  • The studentship arrangement will cover tuition fees and provide an annual stipend (£15,863 in 2014/15) for up to three years.
  • The minimum requirement for this studentship opportunity is a good Honours degree (minimum 2(i) honours or equivalent) or MSc/MRes in a relevant discipline.
  • If English is not your first language then you will require a valid English certificate equivalent to IELTS 6.5+ overall with a minimum score of 5.5 in all sections (Reading, Listening, Writing, Speaking).
  • Please Note that this studentship is only available to Home/EU Applicants. (See: http://www.welfare.qmul.ac.uk/money/feestatus/ for details) 

Contact Details:

For informal enquiries about this position, please contact Dr Lei Su

Tel: 020 7882 5184

E-mail: l.su@qmul.ac.uk

Application Method:

To apply for this studentship and for entry on to the Medical Engineering programme (Full Time, Semester 1 start) please follow the apply online link at: http://www.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/research/subjects/engineering/index.html

Further Guidance available via: 

http://www.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/applyresearchdegrees/index.html

Please be sure to include a reference to ‘2016 SEMS LS’ to associate your application with this studentship opportunity.

Eligibility

  • The minimum requirement for this studentship opportunity is a good honours degree (minimum 2(i) honours or equivalent) or MSc/MRes in a relevant discipline.
  • If English is not your first language, you will require a valid English certificate equivalent to IELTS 6.5+ overall with a minimum score of 6.0 in Writing and 5.5 in all sections (Reading, Listening, Speaking).
  • Candidates are expected to start in (Semester ).
  • SEMS and Principal-funded studentships: this studentship arrangement covers home tuition fees and provides an annual stipend for up to three years (currently set at the 2023/24 stipend rate of £20,622 pa)
  • Note that Queen Mary Research Studentships cover home-rated tuition fees only (See: www.welfare.qmul.ac.uk/money/feestatus/ for details)
  • Overseas applicants would be required to meet the difference between home and international tuition fees

Contact

For informal enquiries about this opportunity, please contact Lei SU.