Raheleh Kafieh
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PhD in AI and Retinal Imaging (Adaptive Optics, Simulation, and Biomedical Engineering) Durham University in United Kingdom
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
The position is fully funded for 4 years through an MRC studentship, covering tuition fees, a stipend of £20,780 for 2024/25, and project costs.
Deadline
Oct 1, 2026
Country
United Kingdom
University
University of Durham
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About this position
A fully funded PhD opportunity is available at Newcastle University, co-supervised by Dr Laura Young and Assistant Professor Raheleh Kafieh (Durham University), as part of the MRC Discovery Medicine North (DiMeN) Doctoral Training Partnership. The project, titled 'Enabling sensitive retinal biomarkers using adaptive optics imaging, simulation and AI,' aims to develop advanced simulation and AI models for detecting and analyzing photoreceptor cells in the human retina. This interdisciplinary research combines adaptive optics, high-resolution retinal imaging, machine learning, synthetic data generation, biomedical engineering, mathematical modelling, and explainable AI. The goal is to enable earlier diagnosis and improved monitoring of sight-threatening diseases.
The successful candidate will join a vibrant research community, access world-class facilities, and receive bespoke training. The studentship is fully funded for four years, covering tuition, a stipend of £20,780 for 2024/25, and project costs. UK students are eligible, and a few exceptional international candidates may be considered. The start date is 1st October 2026.
Interested applicants should apply via the MRC DiMeN website and consult the FindAPhD listing for full project details. This is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about AI, medical imaging, or vision science to contribute to impactful research in early disease detection.
Funding details
The position is fully funded for 4 years through an MRC studentship, covering tuition fees, a stipend of £20,780 for 2024/25, and project costs.
What's required
Applicants should have a strong background in a relevant discipline such as computer science, biomedical engineering, medical imaging, or a related field. UK students are eligible, and a few exceptional international candidates may be considered. Interest or experience in AI, machine learning, vision science, or simulation is desirable. No specific GPA or language test requirements are mentioned.
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Research Interests
Artificial Intelligence
Deep Learning
Health Science
Machine Learning
Vision Science
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