Bioresorbable GI Sensor Capsule for Long-Term Monitoring

University of Birmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition fees paid

UK stipend

Travel funds for conferences

Job summary

University of Birmingham seeks applicants for an EPSRC-funded PhD studentship to develop a bioresorbable, retentive structure for ingestible medical devices. The project spans mechanics, materials, and electronics within an internationally diverse team in healthcare technology.

The funded studentship covers UK tuition at the UK rate and a tax-free stipend (£21,805 per year) for 3.5 years, plus a research training support grant for consumables and conference travel.

Qualifications

• Experience or training in microfabrication and thin-film processing.
• Familiarity with finite element analysis and embedded systems.
• Strong analytical and experimental skills with materials and electronics.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience in cleanroom microfabrication and thin‑film patterning.
• Work across mechanics, materials and electronics in device development.
• Contribute to sensor calibration and ex vivo tissue methods.

Skills

Microfabrication

Thin-film patterning

Sensor design

Finite element modelling

Polymer processing

Embedded electronics

Ex vivo tissue methods

Education

First-class MEng degree in mechanical, electrical, biomedical or materials engineering

Job description

University of Birmingham seeks applicants for an EPSRC-funded PhD studentship to develop a bioresorbable, retentive structure for ingestible medical devices. The project spans mechanics, materials, and electronics within an internationally diverse team in healthcare technology.

The funded studentship covers UK tuition at the UK rate and a tax-free stipend (£21,805 per year) for 3.5 years, plus a research training support grant for consumables and conference travel.