A 3-year fully funded PhD (starting 29th September 2025) is available at ¿ì»îӰԺ’s School of Computer Science and Engineering. The project, AIMLAC: Supporting Medical Education and Training with Mixed Reality and Artificial Intelligence, is part of the AIMLAC CDT () in collaboration with Aberystwyth University and NHS partners.
The successful candidate will join Bangor’s Human-Centred Computing research group, working on AI, big data, XR technologies, visualization, and medical applications. Funding covers full tuition fees plus a stipend of ~£20,780 per year, with additional research expenses.
Eligibility: UK applicants only. Applicants should hold at least a 2:1 degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related discipline, with strong programming skills and an interest in AI/ML.
Supervisor: Dr Peter Butcher
Project Title: AIMLAC: Supporting Medical Education and Training with Mixed Reality and Artificial Intelligence
How to Apply:
Apply online via ¿ì»îӰԺ’s application portal. For most postgraduate research programmes, including this one, applications should be made directly to us using the online application form. Please include Supervisor (Dr Butcher) and title as above (AIMLAC: Supporting Medical Education), and the following:
An up-to-date CV
A cover letter (motivation, research interests, coding experience)
A research statement, in the author's own words, demonstrating potential extensions to the project (
Details of two academic referees
Deadline: 17th September 2025 (interviews mid-September).
: Proposal
Contact: Dr Peter Butcher – p.butcher@bangor.ac.uk,