[alife] PhD studentship in optimal root proliferation strategies

James Marshall James.Marshall at sheffield.ac.uk
Fri Apr 27 07:02:55 PDT 2012


Dear colleagues,
  please bring this fully-funded PhD opportunity for UK/EU students to the attention of potentially interested parties.
  Best wishes,
	James Marshall

Optimal Foraging Theory for Root Proliferation in Heterogeneous Soils

This project will break new ground in developing and applying optimal foraging theory, developed to describe the behavior of animals, to the experimental study of plant root growth. The
candidate will develop and test optimal foraging theories using a combination of mathematical models and laboratory experiments (using isotope labeling studies in pots and microcosms).
The candidate will conduct non-destructive imaging experiments using X-ray or neutron imaging of roots; however no prior experience necessary of these is necessary. The ideal candidate
will have a first degree in a mathematical discipline (mathematics, physics, computer science) with an interest in developing experimental skills, or an experimental life sciences background
with an interest in acquiring mathematical modelling skills.

For more details, including how to apply, please visit: http://shine.sheffield.ac.uk/doctoral-training/project2/


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James A. R. Marshall
Behavioural and Evolutionary Theory Lab
Department of Computer Science and Kroto Research Institute
University of Sheffield
http://staffwww.dcs.shef.ac.uk/people/J.Marshall/




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