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UCL Department / Division
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Location of position
London
Duration of Studentship
4 Years
Stipend
£17,009 per annum
Vacancy Information
This studentship provides an opportunity for a UK/EU national or international candidate to join a 4-year study program in UCL's Department of Mechanical Engineering. The aim of this project will be to develop a numerical simulation platform for the design and analysis of the flow patterns of whole blood and biological reagents during the operation of microfluidic devices used for isolation of circulating cancer cells (CTCs) from patient blood samples.
Studentship Description
A 4-year PhD studentship is available at UCL Department of Mechanical Engineering for Computational and experimental analysis of novel microfluidic devices for isolating circulating tumour cells.
Person Specification
Applicants are preferred to have a first class undergraduate and master’s degrees (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or a related discipline.Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills, along with a stated interest in interdisciplinary research, are essential. Experience in computer programing and strong knowledge in solid mechanics and/ or fluid mechanics and/or microfluidics would be essential. Fluency and clarity in spoken English as well as good written English in accordance with UCL English requirements (TOEFL>92 or IELTS>6.5).
Eligibility
This funding is available for UK/EU passport holders and international candidates.The position is only open to UK or EU citizens with at least 3 years residency in UK. Please DO NOT enquire about this studentship if you are ineligible. Please refer to the following website for eligibility criteria: ucl.ac.uk/prospective-studen..
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