PhD Studentship: Multiple BRC-funded PhDs in Data Analysis for Factors in Perioperative Care and Trustworthy Health Systems

PhD Supervisor: Prof Adriane Chapman

Supervisory Team: Professors Grocott, Chapman, Mcbeth, Levett, and others

Project description:

As advances are made in Artificial Intelligence (AI), the technology is being applied to health-related problems. The University of Southampton with funding from the NIHR Southampton Biomedical Research Centre have a range of PhD opportunities involving the investigation of how technology can be applied to and change our approach to health care.

Projects range from:

• Data-driven analysis of real perioperative care data to identify factors that significantly change patient surgical outcomes.
• Understanding the effect of trust and trustworthiness of technology in health systems as perceived by underserved populations.

We have the opportunity for multiple fully-funded PhD encompassing qualitative and quantitative approaches, working at the interface of data-driven algorithms for medical care and sociotechnical research.

Working within the Southampton Biomedical Research Centre, these projects sit within a world-leading digital ecosystem centred around translating cutting-edge tools and technologies to improve patient outcomes. The University of Southampton boasts a nationally leading compute cluster. The University Hospital Southampton is recognised as a global digital exemplar.

Entry Requirements

A very good undergraduate degree (at least a UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent) in one of the following related subject areas:

• Computer Science
• Data and Information Science
• Digital Health
• Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning
• Bioengineering (or Biomedical Engineering)
• Medicine or Health Sciences
• Economics or Social Sciences

Closing date: applications should be received no later than 15 April 2024 for standard admissions, but later applications may be considered depending on the funds remaining in place. Please apply once you are ready and do not leave your application to the last minute because the funding allocation takes place every couple of months.

Funding: For UK students, Tuition Fees and a stipend of £15,285 tax-free per annum for up to 4 years.

How To Apply

Apply online: Search for a Postgraduate Programme of Study (soton.ac.uk). Select programme type (Research), 2024/25, Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences, next page select “PhD Computer Science (Full time)”. In Section 2 of the application form you should insert the name of the supervisor Adriane Chapman

Applications should include:

• Research Proposal
• Curriculum Vitae
• Two reference letters
• Degree Transcripts/Certificates to date

For further information please contact: feps-pgr-apply@soton.ac.uk

The University of Southampton is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusivity as demonstrated by our Athena SWAN award. We welcome all applicants regardless of their gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or age, and will give full consideration to applicants seeking to study part time. The University of Southampton takes personal circumstances into account, has onsite childcare facilities, is committed to sustainability and has been awarded the Platinum EcoAward.

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