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Mahesh Joshi

7 months ago

PhD Studentship: Home Monitoring of Vision in People with Multiple Sclerosis University of Plymouth in United Kingdom

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PhD

Field of study

Ophthalmology

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Available

Deadline

Expired

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United Kingdom

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University of Plymouth

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Keywords

Ophthalmology
Optometry
Biology
Virtual Reality
Neuropsychology
Medical Science
Multiple Sclerosis
Disease Progression
Home Monitoring
Chronic Illnes
Neurological Disorder

About this position

[Full Home and International tuition fees plus a stipend at the 2026/27 UKRI rate (expected £20,780 per annum) for 3 years. The last 12 months of the four-year registration period is a self-funded ‘writing-up’ period. No additional funding for NHS Immigration Health Surcharge, visa costs, or flights.]

This PhD studentship at the University of Plymouth offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the advancement of home-based vision monitoring for people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Visual disturbances are a common and challenging aspect of MS, often difficult to assess accurately in clinical settings due to their intermittent nature. The project aims to leverage Virtual Reality (VR) platforms to enable patients to monitor their vision at home, providing more precise and comprehensive data that could transform clinical practice and disease management.

Supervised by Dr Mahesh Joshi, Professor Jenny Freeman, and Professor Paul Artes, the research will focus on the feasibility and acceptability of home vision monitoring in MS. The work will help build the evidence base for using home-based tests to track vision changes in chronic neurological conditions and contribute to the development of new vision-related metrics for diagnosis and prediction of disease progression. The project offers direct clinical impact, opportunities to develop expertise in VR-based vision assessment, and skills in clinical balance and mobility assessment, as well as a deeper understanding of MS care within the NHS.

Applicants should hold a first or upper second-class honours degree in Optometry, Orthoptics, Ophthalmology, or a relevant Masters qualification. Essential skills include prior research or clinical experience with VR devices or vision assessment in neurological conditions, strong organisational and time management abilities, and clinical communication and problem-solving skills. For non-native English speakers, an IELTS Academic score of 6.5 (with no less than 5.5 in each component) or equivalent is required.

The studentship is fully funded for three years, covering Home and International tuition fees and a stipend at the UKRI rate (expected £20,780 per annum for 2026/27). The final year of the four-year registration period is a self-funded writing-up period. Please note that additional costs such as NHS Immigration Health Surcharge, visa fees, and flights are not covered. Applicants must not work full time while receiving the PhD stipend.

To apply, submit your CV, personal statement, degree certificates and transcripts, and contact information for two academic referees via the application link. The deadline for applications is 20 March 2026, and shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview soon after. For informal enquiries, contact Dr Mahesh Joshi at [email protected].

Funding details

Available

What's required

Applicants must have a first or upper second-class honours degree in Optometry, Orthoptics, Ophthalmology, or a relevant Masters qualification. Essential skills include previous research or clinical experience with virtual reality devices or vision assessment in neurological conditions, strong organisation and time management skills, and clinical communication and problem-solving skills. If English is not your first language, you must meet the minimum English requirements for the programme: IELTS Academic score of 6.5 (with no less than 5.5 in each component test area) or equivalent. Only applicants with relevant qualifications will be fully funded. You cannot work full time while receiving a PhD stipend.

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Professor at University of Plymouth

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Research Interests

Neuropsychology

Neurology

Multiple Sclerosis

Rehabilitation Neuroscience

Telepractice

Professor at University of Plymouth

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United Kingdom

Research Interests

Neuropsychology

Cognitive Neuroscience

Ophthalmology

Retinal Disease

Visual Acuity