Manchester Metropolitan University Doctoral Scholarship (Stipend Available)

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About Manchester Metropolitan University Doctoral Scholarship

Manchester Metropolitan University is looking for a highly motivated doctoral student to join their research team based in central Manchester (UK) to contribute to exciting new studies investigating the musculoskeletal outcomes of a behavioural change intervention for weight loss in obese adults.

What you’ll do:

• This is one of two related PhD projects on behavioural change and weight loss. The successful doctoral candidate will lead a randomised controlled trial, including participant recruitment and coordination of laboratory assessments.
• This project will focus on the musculoskeletal and energy metabolism research outcomes, using these to produce original research outputs for publication in medical journals.
• We’ll help you master cutting-edge laboratory assessments of health and imaging using 3 Tesla MRI scanning to investigate skeletal muscle and energy metabolism biomarkers.
• You’ll collaborate with clinical experts and patient groups, attend conferences and meet leading research experts as you develop your specialist knowledge and skills.

If you’re up for the challenge and want to join their team, apply now!

This project investigates the musculoskeletal outcomes of a behavioural change intervention for weight loss. The aim of the randomised controlled trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of an audio/visual online coaching programme that leverages digital health technologies as part of a novel intervention that can be easily accessed by a wide audience. This will be compared with access to community dietetic assessment and dietary support. 

The primary outcome is weight change, and secondary outcomes are eating self-efficacy, exercise confidence, quality of life and indicators of health status. Sub-studies will additionally determine how the intervention affects brain blood flow and metabolism in regions associated with appetite control, reward processing and self-regulation (the focus of the related project), as well as changes to skeletal muscle size, strength, fat infiltration and energy metabolism (the focus of this project).

• School: Manchester Metropolitan University

Benefits of Manchester Metropolitan University Doctoral Scholarship

The student will receive a stipend payment; the Research Council minimum rate (set by UKRI) is £20,780 for 2025/26.

Only Home students can apply. Home fees are covered.

Manchester Metropolitan University Doctoral Scholarship Requirements

We are seeking highly motivated and dedicated candidates with a strong background in allied health (physiotherapy, dietetics etc), exercise sciences, biomedical sciences, neuroscience or a similar discipline. The ideal candidate will have:

• A bachelor or master’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• Experience with physiological assessments from activities in a research or clinical environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Core skills include:

• Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation.
• Familiarity with research methodologies and clinical guidelines.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet project deadlines.

Application Date and Process

To apply you will need to complete the online application form for a full-time PhD in Science and Engineering, Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences (or download the PGR application form). 

You should provide a brief standard/narrative CV addressing the project’s aims and objectives, demonstrating how the skills you have maps to the area of research and why you see this area as being of importance and interest. 

You will need to upload your statement in the supporting documents section of the University’s Admissions Portal, or email the application form and statement to [email protected].

Note that this is one of two closely related projects. If you are interested in applying for both projects, then you must make separate applications for each because applications cannot be transferred from one project to the other.

Application Deadline

03 July, 2025

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