<div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><b>PhD in Mathematical and Computational Neuroscience<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></b>with<b><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>Dr. Shabnam Kadir<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></b>in the<b><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>Biocomputation Research Group<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></b>in the<b><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>Centre for Computer Science and Informatics Research, University of Hertfordshire, U.K. </b><div><b style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Helvetica;font-size:14px"><br style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small"></b><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial">We invite applications for PhD studentships to join an interdisciplinary research programme at the </span><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0)">intersection of mathematics, neuroscience, and data science. The successful candidate will have the </span><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0)">opportunity to contribute to one of several cutting-edge projects that apply topological data analysis </span><span style="font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0)">(TDA) to understand the structure and function of the brain.</span><div style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Helvetica;font-size:14px"><div><br></div><b style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small">Requirements:</b><br style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small"><div>We are looking for candidates with the following profile:</div><div>• Strong first degree and master’s degree in a quantitative field such as mathematics, physics, computer science, engineering, or computational neuroscience.</div><div>• Strong programming skills (e.g. Python, MATLAB, C++, Julia).</div><div>• Interest in neuroscience and biology would be helpful.</div></span><div><br style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small">A limited number of 3-year full-time PhD studentships are available. Studentships include a stipend of £20,700 per annum in addition to covering tuition fees. Applicants from inside and outside the UK are eligible. </span></div><div><br></div><div><div><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><b>Deadline:<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></b>14th November 2025</span></font></div><br style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small">Interested candidates are encouraged to make informal inquiries with </span><b style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small">Dr Shabnam Kadir</b><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small"> (</span><a href="mailto:s.kadir2@herts.ac.uk" target="_blank" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small">s.kadir2@herts.ac.uk</a><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small">) before making a formal application.</span></div><div><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><br></span></font></div><div><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Research in Computer Science at the University of Hertfordshire has been recognised as excellent in REF 2021, with 90% of the research submitted and all of the research impact rated as internationally excellent or world-leading.</span></font></div><div><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><br></span></font></div><div><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">The University of Hertfordshire provides a very stimulating environment, offering a large number of specialised and interdisciplinary seminars as well as general training and researcher development opportunities. The University is situated in Hatfield, in the green belt just north of London.</font></span><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small"> </span></div><div><div><br></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small">Full details available here: </div><div><div class="gmail-" style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small"><a href="https://www.herts.ac.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/447478/Mathematical-neuroscience-Kadir.pdf">https://www.herts.ac.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/447478/Mathematical-neuroscience-Kadir.pdf</a><br></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small"><br></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small">To apply, follow the instructions here:</div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small"> </div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small"><a href="https://www.herts.ac.uk/study/schools-of-study/physics-engineering-and-computer-science/engineering-and-computer-science/research-in-engineering-and-computer-science/the-phd-programme-in-computer-science">https://www.herts.ac.uk/study/schools-of-study/physics-engineering-and-computer-science/engineering-and-computer-science/research-in-engineering-and-computer-science/the-phd-programme-in-computer-science</a></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small"><br></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small">Submit an application form (downloadable from <a href="https://www.herts.ac.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/31105/uh-application-form_2022.pdf">https://www.herts.ac.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/31105/uh-application-form_2022.pdf</a>) together with a cover letter, CV, and scanned copies of university transcripts and degree certificates (BSc and MSc), two referees, via email to <a href="mailto:doctoralcollegeadmissions@herts.ac.uk" target="_blank">doctoralcollegeadmissions@herts.ac.uk</a>, cc-ing Dr Shabnam Kadir on <font color="#1155cc"><a href="mailto:s.kadir2@herts.ac.uk">s.kadir2@herts.ac.uk</a></font>.</div></div></div></div></div><br class="gmail-Apple-interchange-newline"></div><div><br></div><span class="gmail_signature_prefix">-- </span><br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div>----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br>Dr. Shabnam Kadir</div><div>







<p><span>Senior Lecturer</span></p>
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<p><span>School of Physics, Engineering, and Computer Science, </span></p>
<p><span>University of Hertfordshire, </span></p>
<p><span>Hatfield, </span></p>
<p><span>Hertfordshire AL10 9AB,</span></p>
<p><span>United Kingdom.</span></p><div>----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</div></div></div></div></div></div>
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