[UK] PhD Studentship in Biophotonic Engineering at University of Sheffield
PhD Studentship in Biophotonic Engineering: Optical coherence tomography of tissue-engineered cartilage
Department of Engineering Materials, University of Sheffield
A 3-year EPSRC-funded PhD studentship in biophotonic imaging is available from February 2008 in the 5*-rated Dept of Engineering Materials, University of Sheffield, working in the group of Dr Steve Matcher. The project involves the development of polarization-sensitive optical coherence tomography as a tool for monitoring the 3 D organisation of collagen within native and tissue-engineered articular cartilage.
Working alongside a post-doctoral research assistant, the student will take responsibility for the development, optimisation and validation of data inversion algorithms. A keen interest in computer modelling, data analysis and optics is needed, as is a general interest in biomechanics and tissue engineering. Training in complimentary techniques such as diffusion-tensor Magnetic Resonance Imaging will also be available. The work will benefit from collaboration with colleagues in the cartilage-engineering group, Centre for Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering.
Applicants should hold or expect to obtain a first degree (UK upper second class or equivalent minimum) or a Masters degree in physics, materials, electronic engineering or a related discipline. Candidates from the UK and EU will be eligible for full funding which includes tuition fees and stipend. As some travel may be necessary, a driving licence valid in the UK would be advantageous.
Funding information
- Funding applies to: EU applicants (including UK)
- Application deadline: 31 December 2007
Contacts and how to apply
Academic contact:
Dr. Steve Matcher,
Dept of Engineering Materials,
Univ of Sheffield,
Mappin Street,
Sheffield S1 3JD
(S.J.Matcher@sheffield.ac.uk)
for more information. Administrative contact and how to apply:
Full applications (including CV, written references and academic transcripts) are to be submitted online. Details can be found at
http://www.shef.ac.uk/postgraduate/research/apply
