PhDs in Cyber-Physical Systems for Medicine Development and Manufacturing funded by EPSRC CDT grant
Join CMAC and our partners for an exciting PhD journey, pioneering the future of medicines development and manufacturing.
CMAC is delighted to announce that we have secured a Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) grant funded by UKRI to launch the new CEDAR programme. This ground-breaking CDT is set to revolutionise the pharmaceutical and technology sectors by addressing critical skills needs within the industry.
Developed in collaboration with industry partners, CEDAR will train 90 future leaders with the multidisciplinary skills essential for advancing next-generation, sustainable medicines manufacturing. This opportunity is your gateway to achieving your professional aspirations developing cutting-edge skills whist working on exciting research projects that will drive innovation in cyber-physical systems in pharma.
CMAC is offering up to 18 fully funded, highly prestigious, collaborative PhD studentships, primarily based at the University of Strathclyde, with some also available at the Universities of Leeds, Sheffield, and Imperial College. This cohort based experience presents a great opportunity to pursue a PhD that involves world-class multi-disciplinary training, high-quality medicines manufacturing research with real impact, whilst building a lifelong network of peers and industry experts.
CEDAR studentships will embark on transformative research projects and develop the ways in which cyber-physical systems can contribute to making pharmaceutical manufacturing more sustainable, resilient, and human-centric. With access to state-of-the-art processing and digital technologies including artificial intelligence, robotics, and augmented reality, this PhD programme will cultivate a talent pipeline of future leaders who can help to bring new medicines to patients, faster, more sustainably and cost effectively. We are delighted to be able to offer PhD projects aligned with the following topics:
Topic 1: Cyber-physical systems (CPS) for Molecule to Material Design & Manufacture
Topic 2: CPS for Material to Product Design & Manufacture
Topic 3: CPS for Product Design to Patient
At CMAC, PhD researchers have a unique opportunity to collaborate with industry leaders to build a comprehensive toolkit for digital and advanced medicine manufacturing processes. Students will work with an excellent team of academic supervisors and benefit from mentoring by leading industrialists throughout their studentship. This will ensure all researchers benefit from expert input on the industrial relevance and context of their work, receive feedback and advice on projects, as well as benefit from the opportunity for an industrial placement as part the PhD.
Contact us now to express your interest in a CEDAR PhD starting in October 2024. You can apply with CV to skills@cmac.ac.uk. Apply now to step into a role that is pivotal in creating a more sustainable and resilient pharmaceutical industry by harnessing cyber-physical systems for next-generation medicine development and manufacturing.
About CMAC
CMAC is an internationally leading manufacturing research centre with a unique configuration of academic research, applied, and pre-competitive programmes. Working in partnership with Tier 1, Tier 2, academic, and innovation partners, CMAC's goal is to transform Medicines Development, Manufacture & Supply, and further grow its world-class portfolio of multi-disciplinary collaborative research. This includes the Digital Medicines Manufacturing Research Centre (DM²), Digital Design and Manufacture of Amorphous Pharmaceuticals (DDMAP), Net Zero Pilot, CMAC Data Lab, and the CMAC Future Manufacturing Research Hub, along with training and translation projects within a world-class, award winning facilities housing an array of cutting edge technologies.
For more information see: www.cmac.ac.uk
The PhD Training Opportunity
Multidisciplinary doctoral-level learning combining digital, pharmaceutical, and engineering skills will be achieved through cohort-enabled educational elements. The multi-institutional, cohort-based collaborative culture will equip students with the skills to lead in addressing the challenges in bringing life-saving drugs sustainably to patients. The increasing complexity of medicines requires team players combining a multidisciplinary mindset with well-developed technical, communication and leadership skills.
The training is primarily delivered within Year 1 and includes an exciting CPS Living Lab Team project. You will develop a systems thinking in medicines development and manufacturing that considers economic, social, and environmental aspects, whilst building a strong, cross-cutting knowledge of the dynamic medicine manufacturing landscape and advanced in digital transformation of manufacturing as well as comprehensive array of transferable skills. CEDAR will equip our graduates with the array of skills to succeed.
All expenses relating to training activities, industrial placements and travel to partner institutions associated with the training programme will be covered for all students.
Entry Requirements and Application Process
We are looking for motivated candidates with a background in chemistry, physics, pharmaceutical science, material science, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and/or computer science, or similar, to undertake these projects. You will need to have a passion for learning and research as well as collaboration across disciplines and with industry.
The offered studentships cover home tuition fees, research/training costs, and provide a monthly stipend for 4 years. Eligible candidates for home fees include UK nationals, Irish nationals, applicants with settled or pre-settled status in the UK under the EU Settlement Scheme, and those with indefinite leave to remain in the UK. We also welcome applications from international candidates.
For more details on how to apply or to find out more about the PhD programme and opportunities, please visit the CMAC website. Please note that Full Time and Part Time opportunities are available.
To apply please send a copy of your CV and Cover Letter to skills@cmac.ac.uk. In your application, please specify your preference for CEDAR topic(s) (i.e., Topics 1-3) and host institution (i.e., University of Strathclyde, Leeds, or Imperial College). Note: we will endeavour to offer candidates their first preference and will contact you with further details on availability in due course.
Eligibility
Minimum entry qualification - an Honours degree at 2:1 or above (or international equivalent) in a relevant science or engineering discipline, possibly supported by an MSc Degree. Further information on English language requirements for EU/Overseas applicants.
Further Information
CMAC and CEDAR and our supporting institutions are committed to equality of opportunity for all its staff and students, and promotes a culture of inclusivity. Please see details here: Equality & Diversity | University of Strathclyde.
