Three EPSRC Funded Ph.D. Studentships in Mathematical Biology.

The University of Sheffield component of the EPSRC funded project 
AMORPH ("Amorphous Computing, Random Graphs and Complex Biological 
Systems") has available two Ph.D. studentships to start in October 
2006, or as soon
as possible thereafter. Additionally we have one other EPSRC 
studentship which will be awarded in the general area of mathematical 
biology.

Within the AMORPH project one student will focus on mathematical 
aspects of the structure and dynamics of networks, the other will focus 
on the mathematical/computational study of biological networks. We are 
seeking individuals with strong mathematics and/or computing 
backgrounds with an interest in developing both the theory and 
applications of networks in a biological context. Prior knowledge of 
the modelling of genetic or metabolic networks would be an advantage 
but is not essential.

The focus of the third studentship is flexible. We will consider strong 
students wishing to work on either the theoretical or applied aspects 
of (1) networks in biology, (2) systems biology or (3) random graph 
theory and can tailor the project to the specific skills of the 
student.

The studentships will be under the supervision of Prof Chris Cannings 
(Division of Genomic Medicine) and Dr Nick Monk (Department of Computer 
Science), and the students will collaborate with the two Postdoctoral 
Research Associates on the project, and others working on related 
areas. This will ensure a rich research environment at the interface of 
mathematics, biology, and computer sceince. Details of the AMORPH 
project can be found at http://www.amorph.group.shef.ac.uk/, and 
further information can be obtained by contacting either Prof Chris 
Cannings ([log in to unmask]) or Dr Nick Monk 
([log in to unmask]).

The studentships cover full fees for UK/EU students, but not the 
difference between home and overseas fees for non-EU students (the 
difference is currently £7,715 p.a.) and a maintenance stipend of 
approximately £12,000 p.a..

Applications including a Curriculum Vitae, research statement and manes 
and contact details of two academic referees should be sent to Mrs. Liz 
Jennings ([log in to unmask]) by 12 June 2006.

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