[visionlist] [Jobs] MRC DTP PhD position on AI for Neuroscience at University of Glasgow (UK)

[Michele Svanera]

Hello there!

We are seeking candidates for a PhD position in the Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging, School of Psychology & Neuroscience, University of Glasgow, UK. The position is for interdisciplinary research at the interface of deep learning, medical imaging, and precision medicine.


In short:

  *   Research title: From Image to Intervention: AI-Powered MRI Biomarkers for Personalized Brain Tumour Care
  *   Deadline for student applications: 12th January 2026
  *   PhD starting date: September 2026
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Duration: 3.5/4 years of funding at UKRI stipend rates [at least £20,780 per annum] + Research Training Support Grant [£5,000] + annual Travel Grant [£300].
  *   Home/International fees are covered
  *   Led by Prof. Monika Harvey: link<https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/psychologyneuroscience/staff/monikaharvey/>
  *   More information about the DTP: link<https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/doctoraltraining/mrc-precision-medicine/> (including "how to apply")
  *   More information about the project: link<https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/doctoraltraining/mrc-precision-medicine/supervisorsandprojects/projects2026/projects26/monikaharvey/>
  *   Eligibility: link<https://www.ukri.org/what-we-do/developing-people-and-skills/mrc/mrc-studentships/eligibility-for-mrc-studentships/>

We will have an information session held by the supervisors on the 3rd of December at 9.30 AM UK time. DM for the link!

Project Summary

Every year in Scotland about 1,000 people are diagnosed with a brain tumour. For one-third of these, radiotherapy is an essential part of the treatment. While radiotherapy helps to control tumour growth, it carries long-term risks for brain health in terms of accelerated cognitive decline (including memory problems) as well as an increased risk of stroke. At present, clinicians lack reliable tools to predict who is most vulnerable and how to best tailor treatments to minimise these effects.
This PhD project will bring together Cognitive Neuropsychology, neuroscience, artificial intelligence (AI) and cancer/stroke medicine to tackle this challenge. Using thousands of MRI brain images, the student will apply advanced AI foundation models to derive automated biomarkers of brain health. These measures will then be linked to long-term cognitive outcomes and future stroke risk, enabling more precise patient stratification and personalized treatment strategies that minimize harm while maximising tumour control.
The studentship will equip the candidate with skills in computational neuroscience, cognitive assessment and applied AI, with a strong focus on applying these approaches to real-world healthcare challenges. Based at the University of Glasgow’s School of Psychology and Neuroscience, the student will join a vibrant research community, benefiting from expert supervision, interdisciplinary collaboration, and regular seminars and journal clubs. Applicants with prior experience in Machine Learning or related areas are especially encouraged to apply.

For informal enquiries, don't hesitate to get in touch with Monika at Monika.Harvey at glasgow.ac.uk.

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