Faculty of Environment EPSRC Project Proposals 24-25: AI-Optimised Fermentation for Sustainable Protein Production from Food Side Streams

2 months ago


Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom University of Leeds Full time

Eligibility: UK applicants only

Funding

One full scholarship is available in the School of Food Science and Nutrition in 2024. This scholarship is open to UK candidates only and covers UK tuition fees plus UKRI maintenance per year (currently £19,237 in 2024/25) plus £1,700 top up per year.

Lead Supervisor's full name & email address

Professor Nicholas Watson

Co-supervisor name(s) & email address(s) (optional)

Dr Alexander Bowler

Project summary

This fully funded PhD place provides an exciting opportunity to pursue postgraduate research in a range of fields relating to Food Science, Bioprocessing, Alternative Proteins and Data Analytics and is aligned to a currently funded BBSRC AI for Bioscience partnership with CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, Australian Government - CSIRO) in Australia.

For further information on the project and how to apply, please see the project page on the University website.

Entry requirements

Applicants to this scholarship in the School of Food Science and Nutrition should normally have at least a first class or an upper second class British Bachelors Honours degree (or equivalent) as well as a master's degree in an appropriate discipline. Applicants are advised to check with the relevant School prior to making an application. Applicants who are uncertain about the requirements for a particular research degree are advised to contact the School or Graduate School prior to making an application.

Subject area: Food Science and Nutrition

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