One CSC-funded PhD position is open in Photonic and Ultrasound Lab in King’s College London.
School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences | London | United Kingdom
Supervisor: Dr Wenfeng Xia
Project description:
Our research is centred on the development and clinical translation of novel medical devices to improve patient outcomes during surgical and interventional procedures. Perspective candidate will work on a project in one of two potential areas according to their specific interest:
- One area of research focus is photoacoustic imaging, an emerging modality that provides rich optical contrast with highly scalable spatial resolution and penetration depth, proven to have great potential for many pre-clinical and clinical applications. The project will be focused on the development of imaging system and pre-clinical validation.
- The second area of focus is ultrasonic tracking to identify the tip of medical device during many ultrasound image-guided minimally invasive procedures.
Both directions contribute for the improvement in surgical and interventional diagnosis and treatments in clinical applications such as tumour assessments and surgery guidance.
Requirements:
- A 1st class or upper second degree, or equivalent degree in relevant engineering subjects such as biomedical engineering, physics, electronic and electrical engineering. Candidates with knowledge in optics and ultrasound are preferred.
- IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each skill or TOEFL 92 overall with a minimum of 23 in writing and 20 in each of the other skills.
Funding information
King's College London and the China Scholarship Council (CSC) hold an agreement to jointly fund Chinese students to pursue doctoral degrees at King's College London.
Up to 100 K-CSC scholarship awards are available for the 2022-23 competition.
Successful students have their full international tuition fees covered by the university and receive, from the CSC, an annual living allowance (currently set at a rate of £1200-1350 per month) plus overseas student health cover, a return airfare to London and visa application fees. The duration of project is 4 years, expected to start in October 2022. If the candidate is willing to apply for a scholarship, please contact ztr01007@gmail.com.
Additionally, visiting PhD students, master and undergraduate students are always welcome if you are willing to join Photonics and Ultrasound Lab in KCL. |