PhD Studentship: Vision-based Marker-less Navigation for Total Hip Replacement

University of Warwick offers a PhD studentship focused on developing a vision-based marker-less navigation system for Total Hip Replacement (THR). The project aims to improve surgical precision by using deep learning for segmentation and registration, reducing surgery time and infection risks.

Funding Source: EPSRC DLA Interdisciplinary Scholarships

Stipend: UKRI rate for 3.5 years full-time, full payment of academic fees (home only), a Researcher Training Support Grant of up to £5,000, and access to Disabled Student Allowance, paid sick leave, and paid parental leave.

Supervisor: Dr Arnab Palit and Prof Andy Metcalfe at University of Warwick

Eligibility: Open to UK students who satisfy UKRI criteria; restricted to home fees candidates.

Start Date: 30th January 2026

The project involves generating training data, developing workflows, integrating with THR pre-planning, and validating through cadaver experiments. It collaborates across Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG), Warwick Medical School (WMS), and University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, focusing on biomechanics, image processing, machine learning, and AI.