Aston University
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Fully Funded PhD in Human Cortical Growth Principles for Neuromorphic Computing Aston University in United Kingdom
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Fully funded PhD studentship supported by Aston University. Includes a bursary to cover tuition fees plus an annual maintenance allowance.
Country
United Kingdom
University
Aston University
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Applications are invited for a fully funded PhD studentship at Aston University in Birmingham, UK, within the UK Multidisciplinary Centre for Neuromorphic Computing and the School of Engineering and Innovation.
This project, Uncovering Human Cortical Growth Principles for Neuromorphic Computing, sits at the intersection of neuromorphic computing, computational neuroscience, biology, statistics, and physics. The research focuses on developing a new computational framework to study how human brain networks grow and self-organise. Using high-resolution multielectrode array (MEA) recordings from developing human cortical networks, the project aims to build a dynamic Bayesian inference model grounded in statistical physics to infer how synaptic connections grow, strengthen, and prune over time.
The successful candidate will work on advanced theory and challenging biological data analysis, and will interact closely with experimental neurobiologists. The broader goal is to uncover the rules of human neuronal plasticity and translate these insights into novel neuromorphic computing architectures.
Funding: The studentship includes a bursary covering tuition fees plus an annual maintenance allowance.
Eligibility: Applicants should have, or expect to achieve, a Master’s degree with a weighted average of 60% or above, and/or a First or Upper Second Class Honours degree (or equivalent) in mathematics, physics, statistics, or a related subject with a strong mathematical background. Overseas applicants are welcome to apply.
Application materials: transcripts and certificates, a research statement, a personal statement, a CV, two academic referees, evidence of English language proficiency, and a passport copy. Incomplete applications will be automatically rejected.
Location: Birmingham, UK. The successful candidate is expected to be within reasonable distance of campus and visit in person regularly.
Contact: Dr Ho Fai Po ([email protected]). General application queries: [email protected].
Funding details
Fully funded PhD studentship supported by Aston University. Includes a bursary to cover tuition fees plus an annual maintenance allowance.
What's required
Applicants should have, or expect to achieve, a Master’s degree in a relevant subject with a weighted average of 60% or above, and/or a First or Upper Second Class Honours degree (or equivalent) in mathematics, physics, statistics, or a related subject with a strong mathematical background. Overseas qualifications equivalent to Aston University’s standard are eligible. Applications must include transcripts and certificates, a research statement, a personal statement, a CV, two academic referees, evidence of English language proficiency, and a passport copy; incomplete applications will be rejected.
How to apply
Apply through the Aston University application page and submit all required documents. Include a research statement using the project title, a personal statement, CV, transcripts/certificates, two academic referees, English language evidence, and passport copy. Contact the Postgraduate Admissions team if you need help with the application process.
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