Level	PhD
Project	Evolution of Carbohydrate Digestion Enzymes in Human Populations and their relationship to the Glycaemic Index
Overview	The aim of this project is to investigate the evolution of carbohydrate digestion enzymes using genetic data and information on ancestral diets, and to examine the extent to which interindividual differences in glycemic response can be explained by variation in the expression of carbohydrate digestion enzymes. The PhD will involve secondments to Unilever's Colworth House genomics facilities.
Supervisor	Prof Mark Thomas Dr F Bligh
Deadline	Applications must be received by 30th April 2011 Please email an up-to-date C.V. (naming at least two referees) and a cover letter explaining your interest in this project.
Funding	This BBSRC-CASE studentship, funded by the BBSRC and Unilever, is only available to UK citizens/those who have been resident in the UK for 3 years or more.
Requirements	Applicants should have an undergraduate degree (1st or 2.1 honours) and / or a master's degree in one of the following subjects: Genetics, biology, anthropology, maths or computational science. Applicants should also possess some bioinformatics skills or an aptitude of statistical analysis and computer programming.
Contact	In the first instance please contact the Laboratory Head, Professor Mark Thomas by email: m.thomas@ucl.ac.uk
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