"MPhil Studentship (Fixed Term)"

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 1 year in the first instance.

An MPhil Studentship; Computational Modelling for Wearable Diagnostics

A 1 Year MPhil studentship is now available for Lent Term, January 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 only and a maintenance allowance of £19,000 per year.

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 2nd October 2025.

Please apply via the application portal here: 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 referees submit their references before the closing date.

Please quote reference ZE47371 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.

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