PhD Scholarship - Identifying mechanisms causal in excess fat consumption
Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition Research
Closing date: 31 December 2013 or earlier if position is filled
Obesity is a significant public health problem, yet some individuals are less susceptible to the development of obesity. High fat eating patterns are associated with overweight/obesity. Research conducted by the chief investigators has shown a reduced sensitivity to dietary fat (adaptation) which causes people to overconsume fat resulting in development of overweight and obesity.
The Scholarship is available with Deakin University’s Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition Research (C-PAN).
C-PAN is a multi-disciplinary research centre recognised internationally for its expertise in physical activity and nutrition. This Scholarship is based at Deakin University’s Melbourne Burwood Campus. The scholarship is linked with the “Identifying why some people consume excess dietary fat - A twin study” project funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC).
The project is supervised by Associate Professor Russell Keast and Professor Caryl Nowson from Deakin University Melbourne and Dr Conor Delahunty (CSIRO Adelaide).
Eligibility
- Applicants must meet Deakin's PhD entry requirements and must hold a Bachelor’s degree with Honours H1 or a Master’s degree with a substantial research component, or equivalent, in a related field.
- Applicants must be Australian or New Zealand citizens, or Australian permanent residents.
- Applicants must be highly motivated, and be able to work in a multidisciplinary team.
- Previous experience in nutrition research is desirable.
Funding
The scholarship stipend rate is $24,653 per annum for 3 years.
How to apply
Please read the terms and conditions (354 KB) of the award for more details.
To apply, please submit an online application.
For further information
Associate Professor Russell Keast (Email: russell.keast@deakin.edu.au or phone: 03 92446944).
