Assoc Prof Graham Eyres
No more applications being accepted
Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
About the Project
The aim of this research is to understand how sound influences fermentation, so we can manage it to produce better beer. Applying sound in liquid fermentations has been discovered to alter yeast growth and production of flavour compounds as a result of changes in metabolism. This PhD project will focus on investigating the effect of various sound treatments on beer fermentations and measure the impact on volatile compounds and beer flavour. The project will involve laboratory scale beer fermentation trials, analysis of volatile compounds using gas chromatography mass spectrometry, and sensory evaluation of beer samples.
This PhD project is part of a research programme funded by the New Zealand Government as a collaboration between the University of Auckland, the University of Otago and the brewery, Garage Project. The student will be supervised by Dr Graham Eyres and Pat Silcock at the University of Otago and Prof Andrew Jeffs from the University of Auckland.
Host Institution: University of Otago, Department of Food Science
Location: Dunedin, New Zealand
Duration: 36 months
Start date: 1st April 2018 or as soon as practicable
Eligibility:
Equivalent of a New Zealand 1st class Honours degree or a MSc degree (both with a significant research component) in either food science, food technology, or chemistry with a minimum GPA in the A range (US equivalent). A strong publication track record is also preferable.
Applicants must be eligible for admission to the PhD Programme at the University of Otago (http://www.otago.ac.nz/graduate-research/study/otago017999.html?tryReload=0).
Personal attributes and behaviours
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good communication skills in both the academic and industrial environments.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake self-directed research activities.
• Demonstrated ability to write scientific publications.
• An understanding of food science, beer production, fermentation and sensory science.
• Experience in analytical chemistry techniques; in particular gas chromatography and mass spectrometry is desirable.
Documentation to include in your application
• A detailed CV
• The names and contact details of two referees
• A certified copy of an academic transcript
• A PDF copy of your research dissertation or thesis (if available)
• A written statement (300-500 words) outlining why this project interests you and how you meet the selection criteria
• Evidence of English language ability, according to the University of Otago policy (http://www.otago.ac.nz/future-students/international/otago661288.html#subnavpg)
• Further documentation may be required upon request.
Contact Information:
Interested candidates who meet the eligibility criteria should contact [Email Address Removed].
Funding Notes
This is a funded PhD project
Scholarship: NZD$25,000 + tuition fees per annum for 3 years
Note: International PhD students pay tuition fees at the New Zealand domestic rate, provided that the students reside in New Zealand and study under a New Zealand student visa http://www.otago.ac.nz/graduate-research/study/otago017181.html.