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PhD and Research Assistant Opportunities

 

I am looking for motivated PhD applicants interested in developing AI-enabled robotic systems that integrate vision, touch, force, motion, and other sensory modalities for dexterous manipulation in complex real-world environments.

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The project is aligned with my research in dexterous manipulation, multimodality, sensor fusion, embodied intelligence, AI, and biomedical robotics. Strong applicants are encouraged to explore competitive scholarship routes, including the AI4Health CDT Studentship, President’s PhD Scholarships, Lee Family Scholarships, Imperial-CSC, and EPSRC/UKRI studentships, subject to eligibility and availability.

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Interested applicants are encouraged to send:

  • CV

  • Brief statement of research interests

  • Relevant publications or research outputs, if available

 

For enquiries, please contact:

    Dr. Dandan Zhang

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Email subject:
2026/2027 - PhD Application - YourName.

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Fully Funded Project: AI-Driven 3D Ultrasound Imaging

 

We are recruiting highly motivated candidates for PhD and Research Assistant positions at Imperial College London in AI-driven 3D ultrasound imaging.

 

The project will develop next-generation intelligent systems that integrate ultrasound imaging, artificial intelligence to enable automated, high-quality real-time 3D ultrasound data acquisition.

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Research topics include:

  • Deep learning-based 3D ultrasound reconstruction and registration

  • Real-time perception and control algorithms for AI-guided imaging

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We welcome applicants with a strong background in ultrasound imaging, machine learning, computer vision, robotics, medical imaging, bioengineering, biomedical engineering, or related areas.

For PhD applicants, candidates should meet Imperial College London Bioengineering doctoral entry requirements. Relevant academic backgrounds may include engineering, physical sciences, mathematics, biological sciences, physiology, medicine, or related disciplines.

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Applicants should ideally have:

  • Strong academic record and research potential

  • Relevant master’s degree or equivalent research experience

  • Strong programming skills in Python and/or C++

  • Experience with modern deep learning frameworks

  • Prior research experience in ultrasound imaging, AI, computer vision, robotics, or medical imaging

  • Good written and spoken English

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For the Research Assistant position, the salary range is £43,863-£45,509 per year.
For the PhD position, the expected duration is 3-4 years, subject to programme registration and funding arrangements.

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Interested applicants are encouraged to send:

  • CV

  • Brief statement of research interests

  • Relevant publications or research outputs, if available

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For enquiries, please contact:

    Dr. Dandan Zhang
    d.zhang17@imperial.ac.uk

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Email subject:
    2026-Imperial-PhD-Applications-YourName

Externally Funded Postdoctoral Fellowships

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I welcome enquiries from outstanding postdoctoral researchers who are interested in developing externally funded fellowship applications to join my group at Imperial College London.

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My research interests include multimodal robotic perception, dexterous manipulation, embodied AI, robot learning, sensor fusion, medical and bio-inspired robotics, and intelligent systems for healthcare and biomedical applications. I am particularly interested in supporting candidates whose proposed research aligns with one or more of these themes.

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Potential fellowship routes include:

  • Royal Society Dorothy Hodgkin Fellowship: for outstanding early-career researchers who require flexible working arrangements due to personal circumstances, including caring responsibilities or health-related reasons.

  • Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowships: for researchers with a PhD who wish to undertake research abroad, acquire new skills, and develop their careers.

  • EPSRC postdoctoral / pathway fellowship schemes: relevant for researchers in engineering and physical sciences; applicants should check current EPSRC availability, as some EPSRC fellowship routes have changed or closed to new applications.

  • Royal Society University Research Fellowship: for outstanding early-career scientists with the potential to become leaders in their field, offering long-term support to build an independent research career.

  • Royal Society Wolfson Fellowship / Wolfson Visiting Fellowship: for attracting outstanding international researchers to UK universities or supporting international research leaders undertaking a flexible visiting period in the UK.

  • Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851 Research Fellowship:  typically a three-year fellowship for early-career researchers in physical or biological sciences, mathematics, applied science, or engineering.

  • Royal Academy of Engineering Research Fellowship: a five-year fellowship for outstanding early-career engineering researchers at UK universities.

  • Newton International Fellowship: for outstanding early-career researchers based outside the UK who wish to develop an independent research career through research experience in the UK.

 

Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact me well in advance of the relevant funder deadline to discuss project fit, host support, and proposal development.

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Please send:

  • CV

  • Brief research proposal or one-page statement of research interests

  • Publication list

  • Target fellowship scheme and expected deadline

  • A short explanation of how your proposed work aligns with my group’s research​

 

For enquiries, please contact:

    Dr. Dandan Zhang
    d.zhang17@imperial.ac.uk

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Email subject:

    Externally Funded Postdoctoral Fellowship – YourName

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