Professor Matthew Turner

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Professor Matthew Turner

Department of Physics, University of Warwick

Scientific Background

Research Interests

Theorist working on cell biophysics, collective behaviour and behavioural epidemiology.

Scientific Inspiration

Wolfgang Pauli for his comment on a theoretical manuscript, "Its not even wrong".

Supervision Style

In three words or phrases: Collaborative, hands-on, fun

Provision of Training

On a need-to-know basis - you can't learn everything immediately. Its good to learn by working on research problems (with guidance) if possible.

Progression Monitoring and Management

Relaxed style but I am very much focussed on having the PhD student get good science from their project; a PhD thesis can then follow with surprisingly little stress.

Communication

Weekly meetings are typical; sometimes we have an afternoon on the whiteboard. I rarely make demands over email.

Meetings

PhD Students can expect scheduled meetings with me at least once per week. These meetings will be face-to-face. I am usually contactable for an instant response on every working day.

Work Patterns

Work in my lab requires being present on site (be it in a laboratory or at a field site) during core hours (or a subset if working part time). I'm actually pretty relaxed but I do think its good for a student to be on campus and working in a communal office during the core of the day most days.

Notice Period for Feedback

I need at least 1 week’s notice (sometimes longer if I am busy) to provide feedback on written work of up to 5,000 words.

MIBTP Project Details

Primary supervisor for:

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See the PhD Opportunities section to see if this project is currently open for applications via MIBTP.

Please Note: The main page lists projects via BBSRC Research Theme(s) quoted and then relevant Topic(s).

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BBSRC Research Themes:

Sustainable Agriculture and Food (Animal Health and Welfare, Microbial Food Safety, Plant and Crop Science)
Renewable Resources and Clean Growth (Bio-energy, Industrial Biotechnology)
Understanding the Rules of Life (Immunology, Microbiology, Neuroscience and Behaviour, Plant Science, Soil Science, Stem Cells, Structural Biology, Systems Biology)
Integrated Understanding of Health (Ageing, Diet and Health, Pharmaceuticals, Regenerative Biology)

Project Outline

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