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PhD Student in Biological Mathematics - Healthy guts: More than what you eat
Hamilton, New Zealand
The Organisation
AgResearch is a leading Crown Research Institute charged with delivering science and innovation to benefit New Zealand agriculture and its wider economy. Our internationally recognised scientists are dedicated to this mission and we collaborate with world leading science organisations and universities to achieve exceptional science delivery. We are proud to be unique organisation that is driving prosperity by transforming agriculture to better equip our future generations to come.
The Role
We are seeking a PhD candidate who is an enthusiastic learner and has demonstrated academic excellence across disciplines to undertake research modelling the effects of the commensal microbiota and nutrition on the development of the human gut. The metabolic activities of the microbiome shape this ecosystem and influence the human host systemically, and hence are essential functions related to human digestion and health. Modelling provides an opportunity to bridge knowledge from multiple disciplines to explore hypothesis and determine mechanisms of action. Model development and validation will require a combination of computational approaches including ordinary and partial differential equations.
The three year studentship will be undertaken within the Food Nutrition & Health team at AgResearch Ruakura in Hamilton, New Zealand. The project is funded by the Riddet Centre of Research Excellence. Appointment will be subject to successful enrolment with Massey University (Palmerston North) as a PhD student.
Duties
The Ideal Candidate Must Have
Benefits
How to Apply
The application must include:
All applications (including relevant documents mentioned above) must be submitted online via this link.
If you would like to know more about this opportunity, please contact Associate Professor Nicole Roy by email nicole.roy@agresearch.co.nz
The intended start date for the project is 01 February 2017, or as soon as possible after this date. The closing date for applications is 15 November 2016.