Matthew Sperrin

A funded PhD opportunity is available at the University of Manchester as part of the CRUK Cancer Data-Driven Detection Programme. The project aims to develop, validate, and evaluate fairness-aware methods for cancer risk stratification, with a focus on ensuring equitable outcomes for diverse patient populations. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary supervisory team including Matthew Sperrin (Manchester), Sian Bladon (Manchester), Angela Wood (Cambridge), and Gary Abel (Exeter), as well as others across the CD3 network. The student will be based in a vibrant research group in Manchester with interests in causality and prediction. Applicants should have a strong background in mathematics, statistics, computer science, or machine learning. The position is funded for UK students, but specific details on stipend or tuition are not provided. The application deadline is 3 December 2025, with a start date in September/October 2026. For more information and to apply, visit the provided link.