2 Funded PhD Positions in Bioengineering in New Zealand

2 Funded PhD Positions in Bioengineering in New Zealand

Description : Two fully-funded PhD student positions are currently available at the Auckland Bioengineering Institute, New Zealand to investigate Modelling and Mapping Gastrointestinal System in Health and Disease. The scholarships will fund a tax free stipend of NZ$25,000, travel fund of NZ$3000 and compulsory fees each year. A completion a bonus is available if the PhD completed within 4 years. The students will join an established and multidisciplinary team of bioengineers, applied mathematicians, surgeons, gastroenterologists and physiologists in the Gastrointestinal Research Group. The research will be involved with the multi-scale modelling and experimental validation of the electro-mechanical activity in the normal and diseased GI tract. We also have an interesting program investigating the design of new medical and surgical devices. You will have the opportunity to attend and present at international conferences annually, and to visit our collaborators at the Mayo Clinic, Vanderbilt University and other leading centres. We welcome applications from motivated and competent students with a bioengineering/applied mathematics/clinical or equivalent background. Some experience in computer programming (e.g., matlab, C, C++, Fortan, scripting languages) is preferred. Previous research experience is preferred. Please refer to our website for more details or contact Professor Andrew Pullan for more information with the subject “S-P PhD in GI Research” with cover letter, CV & potential references. Positions open until filled.

Homepage : http://www.bioeng.auckland.ac.nz/projects/digestive-system/

Category : PhD Scholarships

Contact address : Auckland Bioengineering Institute, The University of Aucklan