Prof Matthew Simpson
Applications accepted all year round
About the Project
My research group (http://mj-simpson.com/phd.html) is recruiting a PhD student to work on a project at the interface between applied mathematics and cell biology.
Together with collaborators at Brisbane’s Centre for Children’s Health Research (http://www.childrens.health.qld.gov.au/research/centre-childrens-health-research), the PhD student will develop and analyse mathematical models to describe the propagation of thermal energy through complex living tissues. A key aim of the project is to understand, and predict, how the propagation of thermal energy is related to spatial and temporal patterns of tissue damage.
This project will involve formulating appropriate mathematical models, calibrating these models to experimental data/observations, and interpreting the predictions of the calibrated mathematical models in terms of the biological/medical problem. The success of the project will require working in an interdisciplinary research team with applied mathematicians, cell biologists and medical researchers. As such, the outcomes will contribute to both the applied mathematics literature and the biological/medical literature.
The successful applicants will be based in the School of Mathematical Sciences (https://www.qut.edu.au/science-engineering/our-schools/school-of-mathematical-sciences) at Queensland University of Technology, and join my research group (http://mj-simpson.com/phd.html) who are working on projects in mathematical biology.
Applications: Applicants should hold a first class Honours degree or equivalent (such as a Master’s degree) in applied mathematics, engineering or related discipline. Strong academic performance, excellent written communication skills and expertise in computational techniques (FORTRAN, C++, MATLAB) are essential.
Contact: For further information please contact Professor Matthew Simpson, [Email Address Removed]
Funding Notes
The applicant must be eligible to enrol in a PhD at Queensland University of Technology (https://www.qut.edu.au/study/courses/doctor-of-philosophy/doctor-of-philosophy-science-engineering). Scholarships, indexed annually (AU$26,288 in 2016), are available. The scholarship is tax exempt for full-time students, and is to support living costs for up to 3 years for doctoral students. International students will receive an accompanying QUT Higher Degree Research Tuition Fee Sponsorship.
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