3 fully funded PhD opportunities to join the iMBE in Summer 2021
Three PhD opportunities are currently available in the iMBE. The studentships are fully funded through the EPSRC and include maintenance and fees. Closing date for applications is 28th March 2021.
The projects are:
- Enabling stratification of intervertebral disc repair
- Optimisation of osteochondral grafts for the treatment of cartilage lesions
- Ligament repair in the ankle for restoration of function: exploring the application of decellularised grafts
Whether you’re looking to begin an academic career or want to develop your skills and expertise for a career in industry, studying for a PhD will be a journey that will stimulate your passion for your subject and push you to reach your potential.
The University of Leeds has a friendly, supportive and diverse community of postgraduate researchers who come from all over the world.
You will join the multi-disciplinary, dynamic Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering (iMBE) embedded within the School of Mechanical Engineering and the Faculty of Biological Sciences at the University of Leeds. The iMBE is a world-renowned medical engineering research centre which specialises in research and translation of medical technologies that promote ’50 active years after 50’. In this PhD project, you will be able to access unique experimental and computational facilities developed through a large programme of research.
As a PhD student within iMBE, there will be opportunities to contribute to wider activities related to medical technologies including public and patient engagement, group training and social events. Groups of researchers working on aligned projects or using similar methods meet regularly to share ideas and best practice, and we encourage collegiate working. We will support your long term career ambitions through bespoke training and encourage external secondments, laboratory visits or participation at international conferences.