Computational Modeling of Biological Systems
Scholarship Description
Project: Engineering Computational Biology. The role of the PhD candidate will be development of computational/mathematical models of biological systems. Models will be developed to integrate a wide range of biological processes including: tissue deformation, fluid-tissue interactions, cell population dynamics models, inter and intra-cellular communication (systems biology). Projects will cover aspects of cancer biology (specifically colorectal and prostate cancer biology), regenerative medicine (specifically tendon and cartilage damage and repair), developmental biology (specifically drosophlia development and bone growth), oxygen balance in the kidney, and implant design for the treatment of glaucoma. Typically models will involve a combination of partial differential equations, ordinary differential equations and discrete methods on a range of scales (e.g. molecular dynamics, cellular automata).
| Reference Number: | 4885 |
| Study Subject: | Multiscale modeling |
| Web Address: | http://www.scholarships.uwa.edu.au/home/postgrad/engineering?f=277841 |
| Provided By: | The University of Western Australia |
| To be undertaken at: | The University of Western Australia. |
| Level: | Post Graduate |
Availability
This scholarship is offered once only to an unspecified number of people. Open for applications until August 15, 2010.
Payment Information
The value of this scholarship is AUD26000 (per annum). This award is to be used for living expenses. This scholarship is paid fortnightly for the period of 3 years.
Research Information
This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: Chemical engineering, Civil engineering, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES, Mechanical and industrial engineering or PHYSICAL SCIENCES. It is required that your study starts no earlier than August 16, 2010 and no later than September 30, 2010.
Eligibility
This scholarship is for study in Australia for those who have achieved Masters or equivalent.
Application Details
To apply for this scholarship you must apply direct to faculty. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.
| Main Contact Dr David Smith (Winthrop Research Professor) Engineering, Computing & Mathematical Sci Phone: 6488 5531 Email: david.smith@uwa.edu.au Address: University of Western Australia |