Virtual Human Twin for predicting bone adaptation due to pharmacological and biomechanical treatments PhD Studentship at University of Sheffield 2025

Virtual Human Twin for Predicting Bone Adaptation due to Pharmacological and Biomechanical Treatments

Eligibility

• This PhD studentship is open to UK students with a minimum of a first-class honours degree.
• Candidates with experience in image processing and/or finite element models for skeletal applications are particularly encouraged to apply.

Benefits/Value

• The studentship covers Home tuition fees and provides a stipend at the UKRI rate (£19,237 for 2023/24) for 3.5 years.
• Funding for attending conferences and courses is also available.
• The project offers the opportunity to work on advanced computational models to improve the management of osteoporosis and other skeletal diseases, with a focus on personalized pharmacological and biomechanical treatments.

Application Process

• To apply, visit the University of Sheffield’s application portal here, select ‘School of Medicine and Population Health’, and clearly state Dr. Enrico Dall'Ara as your proposed supervisor.