PhD Opportunity in Brain Biomechanics

About the Project

Mechanical loading plays a key role in a range of neurological conditions. For instance, brain exposure to mechanical loading in sports and road traffic collisions can damage brain tissue, axons and vasculature, leading to traumatic brain injury (TBI). Understanding the relationship between loading and brain injury is key to predicting brain injuries and preventing and managing their consequences.

The HEAD lab at Design Engineering, Imperial College London is offering an exciting PhD opportunity in the field of biomechanics of brain injury, combining computational modelling, neurological studies, and translational applications. Our overarching vision is to improve brain health through developing technologies that help predict, prevent and manage brain injuries.

Candidates will have the opportunity to:

1. Work within an internationally recognised team,
2. Collaborate with experts in brain sciences, computational modelling and artificial intelligence,
3. Access unique large-scale exposure data, objective measurements of brain injury and clinical assessments in human,
4. Embed human centred approaches in the design and delivery of their studies,
5. Incorporate translational thinking from the outset,
6. Access immediate pathways for delivering impact, such as our highly successful cycle rating system, hiper: http://www.hiperhelmets.org.
7. Access a large network of stakeholders, from industry, policymakers, standards, governing bodies and end-users

Candidate Profile

• A high 2:1 (Merit) degree or equivalent at Master’s level in engineering, physical sciences, or a related discipline.
• Strong quantitative, programming, or modelling skills.
• Highly motivated to be part of an interdisciplinary team and work with engineers and clinicians.
• Strong interest in translational applications of biomechanics in medicine, healthcare, sports and road safety.
• Good communication skills

How to Apply

To express interest, please send the following to m.ghajari@imperial.ac.uk:

• CV
• Academic transcripts
• A motivation letter (max 1 page)