PhD: Liquid Crystal Biosensors—Modeling, ML & Diagnostics

The University of Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Manchester invites applications for a four-year PhD studentship funded by UKRI. The successful candidate will study liquid crystals and their use in bio-sensing, employing mathematical modelling, ex-vivo experiments, and in-silico studies.

The project aims to quantify LC-cell interactions and develop signals for sensing. Stipend is £21,805 per year plus £1,000 per annum enhancement, with a research training grant up to £20,000 for the full four-year programme; international

Responsibilities

• Develop mathematical models for LC–surface interactions.
• Perform benchmark experiments on LC interactions with epithelial tissue.
• Validate models with experimental data and develop ML tools for LC sensing outputs.

Skills

Mathematical modelling

Machine learning

Ex vivo experiments

Bio-sensors

Tools

Neural networks

Job description

The University of Manchester invites applications for a four-year PhD studentship funded by UKRI. The successful candidate will study liquid crystals and their use in bio-sensing, employing mathematical modelling, ex-vivo experiments, and in-silico studies.

The project aims to quantify LC-cell interactions and develop signals for sensing. Stipend is £21,805 per year plus £1,000 per annum enhancement, with a research training grant up to £20,000 for the full four-year programme; international