Connectionists: PhD studentship in Mathematical and Computational Neuroscience, University of Hertfordshire, UK

[Shabnam Kadir]

*PhD in Mathematical and Computational Neuroscience *with* Dr. Shabnam
Kadir *in the* Biocomputation Research Group *in the* Centre for Computer
Science and Informatics Research, University of Hertfordshire, U.K. *

We invite applications for PhD studentships to join an interdisciplinary
research programme at the intersection of mathematics, neuroscience, and
data science. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to
contribute to one of several cutting-edge projects that apply topological
data analysis (TDA) to understand the structure and function of the brain.

*Requirements:*
We are looking for candidates with the following profile:
• Strong first degree and master’s degree in a quantitative field such as
mathematics, physics, computer science, engineering, or computational
neuroscience.
• Strong programming skills (e.g. Python, MATLAB, C++, Julia).
• Interest in neuroscience and biology would be helpful.

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.

*Deadline: *14th November 2025

Interested candidates are encouraged to make informal inquiries with *Dr
Shabnam Kadir* (s.kadir2 at herts.ac.uk) before making a formal application.

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.

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.

Full details available here:
https://www.herts.ac.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/447478/Mathematical-neuroscience-Kadir.pdf

To apply, follow the instructions here:

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

Submit an application form (downloadable from
https://www.herts.ac.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/31105/uh-application-form_2022.pdf)
together with a cover letter, CV, and scanned copies of university
transcripts and degree certificates (BSc and MSc), two referees, via email
to doctoralcollegeadmissions at herts.ac.uk, cc-ing Dr Shabnam Kadir on
s.kadir2 at herts.ac.uk.


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Dr. Shabnam Kadir

Senior Lecturer


School of Physics, Engineering, and Computer Science,

University of Hertfordshire,

Hatfield,

Hertfordshire AL10 9AB,

United Kingdom.
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