Matthew Hobb

PhD opportunities are available at the University of Canterbury in Christchurch, New Zealand, within the UC Health research team led by Associate Professor Matthew Hobb . The projects sit at the intersection of spatial epidemiology , environmental health , and lifecourse population health , with a strong focus on using data and evidence to address real-world health challenges across populations and place. Potential research areas include: - Air pollution and health across the lifecourse , from early-life exposure through adult mental health, cognitive outcomes, and later-life health - Spatial epidemiology and health inequalities , using geospatial methods to understand how place shapes health risk and resilience - Environmental exposures and population health , including heat, air quality, and wider environmental determinants of health - Child and adolescent mental health and environmental risk factors, integrating environmental exposures, social determinants, and developmental trajectories These PhD projects are described as high-impact and policy-relevant, with opportunities to work with large datasets, advanced spatial methods, and interdisciplinary approaches aimed at improving population health and reducing inequalities. Funding: Scholarship opportunities are available. The post states a stipend of approximately $32,650 per year plus full tuition fee coverage for up to 3 years . Eligibility: The call is for motivated and high-achieving doctoral candidates. The post does not list formal entry requirements beyond the research fit and doctoral level, but it suggests candidates interested in quantitative, spatial, environmental, and population health research would be well suited. Application window: The October 2026 round is for students starting in 2027. Applications open in August 2026 and close in October 2026 . For more information, candidates are invited to contact [email protected] or use the scholarship link provided in the post.