MPhil Studentship (Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge; Hartford; On-site; GBP 19,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Cambridge is offering an MPhil Studentship in Computational Modelling for Wearable Diagnostics. The position is fixed-term for one year, with a salary of £19,000 per year. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in engineering, mathematics, or related fields, and experience with COMSOL Multiphysics. Applications are due by 2nd October 2025.

Benefits

Maintenance allowance of £19,000 per year

Coverage of university fees for Home Fee status applicants

Qualifications

• Applicants should have at least a good 2.1 degree in a relevant field.
• Experience with simulation-based models is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Join the Digital Health Technologies Group.
• Collaborate with experimental teams.

Skills

Experience with COMSOL or similar finite element modelling tools

Education

Good 2.1 degree in Computational Modelling, (Bio) Engineering, Applied Mathematics

Tools

COMSOL Multiphysics

Job description

Overview

MPhil Studentship (Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge

Details

• Location: Cambridge
• Salary: £19,000 per year
• Contract: Fixed-term
• Type: Full-time
• Posted: 6 hours ago

Project

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 1 year in the first instance. An MPhil Studentship; Computational Modelling for Wearable Diagnostics. A 1 Year MPhil studentship is now available for Lent Term, January 2026 in Dr Gita Khalili Moghaddam's group. The project will be simulation-based, with a strong emphasis on using COMSOL Multiphysics or similar tools and will be closely aligned with experimental teams to ensure outputs are directly applicable to future device fabrication.

Responsibilities

The student will join the Digital Health Technologies Group within the Department of Clinical Neurosciences, benefiting from close collaboration with experts in precision diagnostics.

Qualifications

Applicants should have (or expect to obtain by the start date) at least a good 2.1 degree in Computational Modelling, (Bio) Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related discipline. Experience with COMSOL or similar finite element modelling tools is desirable.

Fees and Funding

This studentship will cover University fees for applicants with Home Fee status (£14,574 only) and a maintenance allowance of £19,000 per year.

How to Apply

All applications should be made online via the University's Applicant Portal for an MPhil in Clinical Neurosciences, indicating Dr Gita Khalili Moghaddam as the supervisor. Deadline to apply is 2nd October 2025.

Applications should include academic transcripts, CV, statement of purpose, and 2 references. An application is only complete when all supporting documents, including the 2 academic references, are submitted. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure referees submit their references before the closing date. Please quote reference ZE47371 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

The University actively supports equality, diversity, and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.