PhD Studentship in Chemistry at the University of Edinburgh

Applications are welcomed from students for PhD Studentship in Chemistry at the University of Edinburgh. The award is available for the academic session 2021-2022.

Summary

Project Description

The CMOS Sensors and Systems Group, of the Institute for Integrated Micro and Nano Systems within the University Of Edinburgh School Of Engineering, invites applications for a PhD position focused on deep-tissue optical imaging, supported by an EPSRC 2050 proposal.
 
The proposal envisages a world in 2050, where walking through a revolving door or archway allows non-visible light to generate detailed 3D images of any patient with high resolution. This will enable targeting very early detection of disease using non-ionising radiation and novel detectors, in association with fast computational methods and algorithms. This will be transformative, is a practical reality, and besides, potentially offers unique treatment options for the healthcare needs of 2050.
 
Work on the different elements needed to create this technology platform will be undertaken by investigators at Edinburgh and Nottingham, and Southampton Universities and the researchers will spend time in each other’s labs. They will involve Chemists, Engineers, Computational Scientists, Optical Physicists, Clinician’s, and Biomedical Scientists to develop and test/evaluate the technology.  

The successful applicant will pursue research to push the attainable depths and resolution of optical sensing within the tissue, using new detector technology, optical-systems, light-sources, and algorithms. Such advances will contribute to the routine, low-cost, rapid monitoring of health throughout the population. This research will produce techniques combining state of the art optical sensors in the near-infrared band, with novel data-processing and reconstruction algorithms.
 
•    Essential
o    A first degree or Masters in numerate discipline.
o    Experience with image and/or signal processing.
o    Understanding of optical systems and detectors.
o    Familiarity with electronic PCB hardware, debug and usage.
o    Control of instrumentation in LabVIEW, MATLAB, Python or C.
o    Self-motivated, able to work independently and collaboratively and meet deliverables.
 
•    Desirable
o    Experience with time-resolved optical measurements.
o    Experience of imaging systems.
o Experience with machine learning, inverse problems and/or optimisation.
o    IC design.
o    PCB design.
o    FPGA usage and hardware description languages.
o    Visualisation of volumetric data.
o    Use of CAD software.
o    Experience with motion control.
o    Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team.

Application Deadline

The deadline for applications is July 27 2021

Eligibility

Minimum entry qualification – an Honours degree at 2:1 or above (or International equivalent) in a relevant science or engineering discipline, possibly supported by an MSc Degree. Further information on English language requirements for EU/Overseas applicants.

Funding Amount

Applications are welcomed from self-funded students or students who are applying for scholarships from the University of Edinburgh or elsewhere
Tuition fees + stipend are available for Home/EU students (International students not eligible)

Application Process

Further Information: https://gow.epsrc.ukri.org/NGBOViewGrant.aspx?GrantRef=EP/T020997/1

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