Air pollution and bone health
Epidemiologie - 12-03-2023
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Deze vacature is aangeleverd door de University of Tasmania.
About the research project
Childhood and adolescence are a critical period for the development of strong and healthy bones. Your bones are strongest around your twenties, after that bones come weaker and eventually may even become fragile (i.e., osteoporotic). It is evident that achieving a higher peak bone mass is of critical importance for the prevention of osteoporosis and its related fractures.The goal of this PhD project is to investigate the relationship between air pollution and bone health in children. The project aims to examine the association between:
- Ambient and indoor air pollution and bone health in children
- You will assess different air pollutants and different measures of bone health (e.g., DEXA scan and heel ultrasound).
As this is a cross-disciplinary research project, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with experts in the field of bone health, life course epidemiology, and muscular fitness in children. You will be supervised by epidemiologist Dr. Lieke Scheepers, environmental health scientist and air pollution specialist Prof. Fay Johnston, and general practitioner and bone health specialist Prof. Tania Winzenberg.
What we are looking for:
We are looking for a talented PhD candidate with a keen interest epidemiology and physiology with experience in conducting quantitative data analysis.Requirements:
- Master’s degree or equivalent in epidemiology, biomedical sciences, public health or biostatistics.
- Epidemiological background and previous experience with quantitative data analyses is of great advantage.
- Motivation and interest to do high-quality research.
- Excellent verbal and written English skills.
Curious? So are we:
Motivated students are very welcome to approach Drto discuss exciting project possibilities.
Primary Supervisor
Funding
Applicants will be considered for a Research Training Program (RTP) scholarship or Tasmania Graduate Research Scholarship (TGRS) which, if successful, provides:- a living allowance stipend of $31,500 per annum (2023 rate, indexed annually) for 3.5 years
- a relocation allowance of up to $2,000
- a tuition fees offset covering the cost of tuition fees for up to four years (domestic applicants only)
As part of the application process you may indicate if you do not wish to be considered for scholarship funding.
Eligibility
Applicants should review the Higher Degree by Research.
Selection Criteria
The project is competitively assessed and awarded. Selection is based on academic merit and suitability to the project as determined by the College.Additional desirable selection criteria specific to this project:
- Understanding of statistics and experience in using statistical software package R
Additional essential selection criteria specific to this project:
- Masters or honours degree or equivalent in epidemiology, biomedical sciences, public health or biostatistics
- Sound understanding of physiology and capability in quantitative data analysis
Application process
There is a three-step application process:
- Select your project, and check you meet the eligibility and selection criteria;
- Contact the Primary Supervisor,
by the closing date listed above.
- Copy and paste the title of the project from this advertisement into your application. If you don’t correctly do this your application may be rejected.
- As part of your application, you will be required to submit a covering letter, a CV including 2 x referees and your project research proposal.
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