Dr. Alistair Senior

Associate Professor

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Biography

Alistair Senior is an Associate Professor and ARC Future Fellow at the University of Sydney, focusing on nutritional ecology and its implications for health and evolutionary fitness. He completed his undergraduate and master's degrees in Biological Sciences and subsequently moved to the University of Otago, New Zealand, to earn his PhD in Zoology. Senior's post-doctoral research at the University of Sydney involved nutritional ecology under the supervision of Prof. Stephen Simpson. His research aims to understand the complex interactions between organisms and their nutritional environments, exploring how diets influence longevity and health. He employs a variety of research methods, including theoretical mathematical models, experimental animal studies, and observational epidemiological data, with a special interest in meta-analysis and methods development. His work aligns with the Faculty of Science's Research Strengths and provides insight into how dietary strategies evolve over time, influencing physiological adaptations and health outcomes. Senior offers student projects in experimental nutritional biology, meta-analysis, and computational simulations, focusing on questions at the intersection of nutritional ecology and evolutionary biology.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2014-01-01 — Present

University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia

Researching in the field of nutritional ecology and evolutionary biology, focusing on the interaction between diet and health.

Awards

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Coffey Fellowship

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ARC DECRA Fellowship

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ARC Future Fellowship

Requirements for University of Sydney

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:85
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:61
Prerequisites
A master's degree with a research component or a bachelor's degree with first or second-class honours. Demonstrated research experience and capability.
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research proposal (1000+ words)
  • Two academic referee reports
  • Evidence of residency status
  • Written statement of support from potential supervisor
Specialization Notes

This entry applies to Faculty of Science PhD programs including Departments such as Life and Environmental Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and Statistics.