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PhD in Healthcare Analytics, AI, Medical Imaging, and Health Economics

Develop AI-driven predictive models to enhance patient care, optimize clinical processes, and support sustainable healthcare systems.

Best for:Best for interdisciplinary candidates with a background in healthcare, computer science, data science, or related fields, seeking to contribute to AI-driven healthcare solutions.

Technological University Dublin · Dublin, Ireland · R1 · First-stage researcher
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Deadline
Dec 31, 2026
77 days
Funding
Unfunded
Self-funded (fees and materials to be paid by the student)
Start date
flexible (subject to negotiation)
Temporary
Location
Dublin
Ireland

Overview

This PhD project at Technological University Dublin focuses on advancing healthcare analytics through the integration of clinical data, medical imaging, artificial intelligence, and health economics. The successful candidate will work on predictive and decision-support models to improve patient outcomes, optimize clinical workflows, and ensure cost-effective healthcare delivery. Emphasis is placed on explainable AI methods that are clinically relevant and interpretable for clinicians, policymakers, and healthcare managers. The research leverages diverse datasets, including MRI scans, radiomics, wearable technology, and economic information, to address complex healthcare challenges. Applicants from diverse backgrounds, including medicine, computer science, data science, and public health, are encouraged to apply.

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What you'll do

  • Develop predictive and decision-support models using machine learning and statistical techniques to enhance patient care and optimize clinical processes.
  • Integrate and analyze diverse datasets, including clinical records, MRI scans, radiomics features, wearable technology data, and economic information.
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals, researchers, and policymakers to ensure models are clinically relevant and interpretable.
  • Publish research findings in international journals and present at leading conferences.
  • Work with real-world datasets to address complex healthcare challenges and support evidence-based decision-making.
  • Tailor research focus to align with your background and interests, covering areas like digital health, health economics, or medical imaging.

Requirements

Degree required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in medicine, healthcare professions, medical physics, radiography, biomedical sciences, public health, computer science, data science, engineering, mathematics, statistics, or related disciplines

Degree offered: PhD

Language: English; excellent proficiency required

Instruction: English

Required skills
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills for data modeling and statistical analysis
  • Proficiency in machine learning and AI techniques
  • Experience with clinical data, medical imaging, or health economics datasets
  • Excellent English proficiency for academic writing and collaboration
  • Ability to work with interdisciplinary teams in healthcare and research
Nice to have
Background in healthcare or medical imagingExperience with radiomics or MRI data analysisFamiliarity with health economics or policy analysisProgramming skills in Python, R, or similar data science tools
Eligibility
  • No specific nationality or residency restrictions mentioned
  • No age or prior experience caps specified

Funding & terms

Type
Unfunded
Amount
Self-funded (fees and materials to be paid by the student)
Duration
—
Programme
Student self-funded
Student self-funded

How to apply

Deadline: 2026-12-31 (Europe/Dublin)

Applicants must submit their application through an external online form. Ensure your CV, academic transcripts, and a research proposal are included. Contact the PhD office for further guidance on the application process.

Documents required
  • CV
  • Academic transcripts (Bachelor's degree and any Master's degree if applicable)
  • Research proposal or statement of interest
  • Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)
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Contact

PhD Office· Admissions Contact

phd@tudublin.ie

http://www.tudublin.ie/phd

Lab
Directorate of Research, Enterprise & Innovation Services
Technological University Dublin
Ireland
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