PhD Studentship: The Effects of Novel Dietary Supplement Combinations on Health and Wellbeing in Middle Aged Women

Project details:

Various dietary supplements have been shown to possess bioactive effects that could enhance health and wellbeing. However, few studies have examined longer-term intake of different supplements combinations on relevant markers.

Our project aims to examine effects of dietary supplements with anti-inflammatory and other bioactive effects on muscle and joint pain, alongside other aspects of health and wellbeing in middle aged women.

The successful candidate will join a thriving research department examining how nutrition can improve health, wellbeing, and exercise performance.
As this project is in collaboration with a commercial funder, there will be an expectation that the candidate engages with the company for updates and scientific discussions. They should therefore also have a passion for the commercial side of human nutrition.

Dr Tom Clifford is a Reader in Health and Exercise Nutrition. Tom’s main research expertise lies in the effects of dietary supplements on health, exercise performance, and exercise recovery. The project will also be co-supervised by Dr Lewis James and Dr Stephen Bailey.

Supervisors:

Primary supervisor: Tom Clifford

Secondary supervisors: Stephen Bailey and Lewis James

Entry requirements:

A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent international qualification, or a master’s degree in relevant subject (e.g., human nutrition, sports and exercise science/nutrition, human biology).

English language requirements:
Applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements. Further details are available on the International website (http://www.lboro.ac.uk/international/applicants/english/).

Funding information:

The studentship is for 3 years and provides a tax-free stipend of £20,780 per annum for the duration of the studentship plus tuition fees at the UK rate. Due to funding restrictions, this is only available to those eligible for UK fees.

How to apply:

All applications should be made online. Under programme name, select School of Sport Exercise and Health Sciences. Please quote the advertised reference number: SSEHS/TC25 in your application.

To avoid delays in processing your application, please ensure that you submit the minimum supporting documents.

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