MPhil Studentship: Computational Modelling for Wearable Diagnostics (Fixed Term)

A 1 year MPhil studentship is now available for Easter Term, April 2026 in Dr Gita Khalili Moghaddam's group.

The project will be simulation-based, with a strong emphasis on using COMSOL Multiphysics or similar tools and will be closely aligned with experimental teams to ensure outputs are directly applicable to future device fabrication.

The student will join the Digital Health Technologies Group within the Department of Clinical Neurosciences, benefiting from close collaboration with experts in precision diagnostics.

Applicants should have (or expect to obtain by the start date) at least a good 2.1 degree in Computational Modelling, (Bio)Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related discipline. Experience with COMSOL or similar finite element modelling tools is desirable.

This studentship will cover University fees for applicants with 'Home' Fee status £14,574.00 and a maintenance allowance of £19,000 per year.

Any questions regarding application processes please contact the Education team on pgneurosci@medschl.cam.ac.uk

All applications should be made online via the University's Applicant Portal for an MPhil in Clinical Neurosciences, indicating Dr Gita Khalili Moghaddam as the supervisor.

Deadline to apply is 14th January 2026

Please apply via the application portal on https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/directory/cvcnmpmds/apply

Applications should include academic transcripts, CV, statement of purpose and 2 references. An application is only complete when all supporting documents, including the 2 academic references, are submitted. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure their referees submit their references before the closing date.

Interviews mid February 2026, date to be confirmed

For information about how your personal data is used as an applicant, please see the section on Applicant Data (https://www.hr.admin.cam.ac.uk/hr-staff/hr-data/applicant-data) on our HR web pages.

Please quote reference ZE47705 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Key information

Department/location

Department of Clinical Neurosciences

Salary

Reference

ZE47705

Category

Studentships

Date published

23 October 2025

Closing date

14 January 2026

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