PhD Studentship:
Personalised predictive modelling and control
of blood glucose dynamics
School of Engineering, University of Warwick
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Application deadline: Open, subject to the position being filled
Start date: 3 October 2016*, *flexible
Duration: 3 years
Are you keen on a project that combines both theoretical and experimental research elements? Interested in
biomedical engineering, systems biology or system medicine? This might be the project for you.
The project: This is a joint venture between the School of Engineering at the University of Warwick and the
Human Metabolic Research Unit at the University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire. It will provide a unique
opportunity to apply research through the full-lifecycle of mathematical modelling; experimental design, datadriven systems modelling using Machine Learning approaches; system validation via experimentation in a stateof-the-art metabolic research unit; ultimately leading to simulation and prediction applied in the health care
setting to long-term health management of Diabetes Mellitus.
Eligibility: UK or EU candidates with a 1st or 2.1 UK Honours degree in either of the subjects: Engineering,
Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Systems Biology will find this studentship especially relevant.
Applications from candidates with medical science background who are interested in time series analysis and
predictive modelling are welcome too. Excellent data analysis and computing skills are essential (e.g. programming Java/C/C#, MATLAB, Berkley Madonna) as well as an ability to work in a clinical environment, liaising with a
range of healthcare professionals and patients is a must as a significant amount of time will be spent in the
research facility at the UHCW. We are looking for confident, self-motivated candidates with good interpersonal
skills, and abilities to perform excellent research leading to high quality research outcomes and publications.
Funding: The studentship covers 100% fees (UK/EU students only) and standard stipend (£14,656*, *estimated
over 3 yrs). International candidates are welcome to apply, but we will have to seek alternative funding sources.
How to apply: Applicants should send a cover letter outlining motivation and suitability for this project, and a full
CV to n.khovanova@warwick.ac.uk or John.hattersley@warwick.ac.uk
If you are successful at the interview you will be required to fulfil the entry requirements set by the University of
Warwick. As soon as you have a University ID number you will be invited to upload your degree certificate,
transcripts, and a personal statement that explains your specific research interests and why you should be
considered for this award. To make a formal application you must complete the online application form and
quote scholarship NK21.
Application Form Course Details:
Department: School of Engineering
Course Type: Research
Course:
Engineering (PhD)
Application form: http://www.go.warwick.ac.uk/pgapply