The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and Medical Research Council (MRC) Centre for Doctoral Training in Optical Medical Imaging

13 PhD Studentships available

We are looking to recruit high-calibre postgraduate students from a range of physical-science, engineering, life-science and medical backgrounds to join a globally unique, dynamic, multi-disciplinary, world-class team to receive training in Optical Medical Imaging.

Future leaders and innovators

OPTIMA has been established to ensure that the UK has a strong and sustained pipeline of future scientific leaders and innovators in optical medical imaging encompassing the molecular, cellular, preclinical and clinical applications of physical and biomedical science in this priority area.

Science and business hand-in-hand

OPTIMA is a 4 year programme combining excellent research and PhD supervision in world-leading scientific environments, in addition to a bespoke programme of business training in healthcare innovation and entrepreneurship.

Our focus is to train the next generation of scientific entrepreneurs in healthcare technologies and so we place great emphasis on interdisciplinary projects, commercially-relevant training and strong ties to the clinical environment.

A unique training opportunity

PhD students will benefit from summer and winter schools, industrial placements, clinical mentors and an integrated business-skills course delivered in partnership with the University of Edinburgh Business School, the Hunter Centre (University of Strathclyde) and our industrial partners.

OPTIMA students can choose from a range of exciting and innovative projects that breakdown the barriers between physics, chemistry, medicine and engineering.

World-class team

Our pool of OPTIMA supervisors are the best in their fields and have been involved in the spinning-out of a number of companies. They know what it takes to achieve scientific excellence and technological innovation.

Application Process

To apply please submit a cover letter and a full up-to-date C.V. with names and addresses of two academic referees.

The cover letter should clearly state your eligibility and why you are interested in applying for a studentship with OPTIMA.

Send these to imaging.cdt@ed.ac.uk by 15th January 2015.

Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Jean O’Donoghue j.odonoghue@ed.ac.uk

Eligibility: Applicants should meet EPSRC eligibility criteria www.epsrc.ac.uk/skills/students/help/eligibility/

A limited number of studentships are available for EU nationals.

The studentships cover UK/EU tuition fees and provide a stipend of £13,963 per annum.